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Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

UK government rejects calls for compensation from women hit by state pension age changes after review bbc.in/49XsinS

Live: Agents involved in shooting of Minnesota man Alex Pretti put on leave Pretti, a US citizen, was shot and killed on Saturday in an incident which has sparked ongoing protests.

Federal agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis placed on leave bbc.in/4bYBZVD

Trump rules out taking Greenland by force but seeks 'immediate negotiations' to acquire island In a long and wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos, Trump says: "I don't have to use force, I don't want to use force, I won't use force."

US President Donald Trump says "framework of a future deal" with Nato on Greenland agreed and drops tariffs threat bbc.in/4q9Rz4t

UK and France would send troops to Ukraine in event of peace deal, Starmer says after Paris talks Officials from the "Coalition of the Willing" have been meeting in Paris this afternoon, as they try to make further progress on a peace deal for Ukraine.

UK and France agree to send armed forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal, UK PM Keir Starmer says after talks - follow live bbc.in/3Z1kwnK

Actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91, French media reports News of the actress's death was confirmed by the foundation named after her.

French actress Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91, French media reports bbc.in/4qtfKeA

Live updates: More photos from Epstein estate released by US Democratic lawmakers The images released today are related to the late convicted sex offender and are separate from the "Epstein files" held by the justice department.

More images from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate released by US House Democrats, including some showing high-profile figures - follow live bbc.in/4sm1iHd

Live updates: Nick Reiner to be charged with first degree murder in parents' deaths - police The Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, to be charged with first degree murder of parents, police say bbc.in/3L1FCiy

Officials to give update on deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife after son Nick's arrest The legendary filmmaker and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their home in an upmarket Los Angeles neighbourhood on Sunday.

Watch live as officials give update on deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele bbc.in/4pHWXwc

Girl, 9, dies and teenage boy arrested for murder A girl was found dead at a house on Monday evening.

Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murder after death of girl, 9, in Weston-super-Mare, UK bbc.in/3KO9e2Y

Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison Judge Andrew Menary KC says Doyle "intended to hurt anyone who got in your way - even children".

Man who deliberately ploughed car into more than 130 people at Liverpool parade sentenced to 21 years and six months bbc.in/4rYvoAd

Epstein’s UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board, BBC finds Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

UK flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein carried British alleged abuse victims, BBC finds bbc.in/3KNoBso

Updates: Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested over deaths of Hollywood director and wife Michele The couple were found dead in their home in an upmarket Los Angeles neighbourhood on Sunday.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick, 32, arrested over deaths of Hollywood director and his wife Michele bbc.in/44rTJUV

Suspect arrested over pipe bombs placed ahead of 6 January Capitol riot - follow live The bombs were placed outside the Republican and Democratic offices in Washington DC on the eve of the 2021 Capitol riot.

Suspect arrested over pipe bombs placed at US political offices night before Jan 6 Capitol riot bbc.in/49QCjF0

Suspect who shot National Guard soldiers in DC worked with CIA in Afghanistan Officials also reveal the Afghan suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, drove across the country from Washington state before the attack.

Suspect in Washington DC shooting worked with US in Afghanistan, officials say bbc.in/3XltQ5i

Budget 2025 live: Starmer says it will lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty The Office for Budget Responsibility says ending the two-child benefit cap means there will be 450,000 fewer children in "relative low income" by 2030.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denies Budget is aimed at pleasing his own MPs, telling BBC it will lift children out of poverty bbc.in/4rtoAKM

UK net migration drops sharply to 204,000 in year to June - live updates Net migration fell by around two-thirds - from 649,000 in the year to June 2024 to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.

UK net migration drops sharply to 204,000 in year to June, latest figures show - follow live bbc.in/48g1IW8

Minimum wage to increase by 4.1% from April, with bigger increases for younger workers The rate will rise to £12.71 an hour for over-21s, while 18 to 20-year-olds will get an 8.5% rise to £10.85.

Minimum wage to rise again next year for millions across the UK, with over-21s to get an extra 50p an hour bbc.in/48z2crH

Dharmendra: Bollywood's 'He-Man' dies at 89 Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, dies aged 89 bbc.in/4p1plce

Live: 'We agree on a lot more than I would have thought,' Trump says after 'great meeting' with Mamdani The US president congratulates the NYC mayor-elect on his recent win, while the pair say they hope to work together on affordability in the city.

US President Donald Trump says "we agree on a lot more than I would have thought" after meeting New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani - follow live: bbc.in/4oRnjv5

BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

BBC board member resigns, criticising "governance issues" at top of corporation bbc.in/49ub56Z

Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late' in early Covid response, leading to thousands more deaths The inquiry says 23,000 lives could have been saved in England by an earlier lockdown - but also that a lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.

UK did "too little, too late" in early response to Covid, leading to thousands more deaths, inquiry says - follow live: bbc.in/3X7XQBA

Some migrants to face 20-year wait for settled status Shabana Mahmood says becoming part of the UK is "not a right but a privilege – and one that must be earned".

Legal migrants who claim benefits in UK face up to 20-year wait for settled status under government proposals bbc.in/48pr3y4

David Carrick, ex-Met officer, is guilty of more sexual offences David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence.

Ex-UK police officer and serial rapist David Carrick guilty of more sex offences, including against 12-year-old girl bbc.in/49tGGpg

UK inflation rate dips to 3.6% in year to October - live updates Inflation is the rate of price increases over time, measured by tracking the costs of a selection of goods compared to the year before.

UK inflation rate dips to 3.6% in year to October - the lowest in four months

Follow live bbc.in/44kw4pd

Live: US House and Senate approve release of Epstein files The bipartisan bill will now head to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.

US Senate approves bill to release Epstein files, sending it to President Trump to sign - follow live: bbc.in/44iLlqx

Scotland vs Denmark LIVE: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers - watch, listen, team news, updates, report, reaction, stats & head-to-head Watch Sportscene, listen to Sportsound and follow live text commentary, score updates and match report from Scotland vs Denmark in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Scotland qualify for men's football World Cup for first time since 1998 after winning 4-2 thriller against Denmark bbc.in/4nZ7bXn

Epstein files latest: US House votes to make justice department release Epstein files The bipartisan bill will now have to pass a Senate vote before President Donald Trump signs it into law.

US House votes overwhelmingly to make justice department release Epstein files - follow live: bbc.in/47Oledu

Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

Eight firms including ticket resellers StubHub and Viagogo investigated by the UK's competition regulator over online pricing practices bbc.in/3LIP22t

UN Security Council backs Trump plan for Gaza UN Security Council backs Trump plan for Gaza

UN Security Council backs Trump's plan for Gaza which includes deployment of international troops bbc.in/4raGv8U

Home secretary speaking in the Commons after saying asylum reforms will 'unite a divided country' Shabana Mahmood also threatens three African countries with visa bans ahead of her address to Parliament this afternoon.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood sets out plans to overhaul asylum system - follow live: bbc.in/43yWp2B