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- US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kongon 5th February 2025 at 04:08
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
- Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dieson 5th February 2025 at 03:45
The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundanton 5th February 2025 at 02:37
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
- Ros Atkins on...What is the US getting out of tariffs?on 5th February 2025 at 02:32
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.
- Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removedon 5th February 2025 at 01:59
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.
- School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggestson 5th February 2025 at 01:39
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.
- Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competitionon 5th February 2025 at 01:33
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
- 'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killeron 5th February 2025 at 01:23
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.
- Google drops pledge on AI use for weaponson 5th February 2025 at 00:43
The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.
- Character references in sex abuse cases 'need reformed'on 5th February 2025 at 00:07
One survivor says those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.