Around the world
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
In the UK
Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.
Politics
Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules
It follows warnings some jails were facing a staffing crisis after salary requirements were raised.
Watchdog hits out at potential local election delays
The Electoral Commission says postponing council elections further risks "damaging public confidence".
Education
Boys to be sent on courses to tackle misogyny in schools
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls in England.
Teacher discussed cocaine with pupils and called Islam 'satanic'
Patrick Lawler previously featured in a BBC undercover investigation into far-right views.
Health
Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
Business
London's West End bucks Christmas shopping trends
While UK high streets saw a drop in footfall on Black Friday, the West End saw a rise in shoppers.
Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
Science
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.
Sir David Attenborough's London - why he wouldn't live anywhere else
In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.
Technology
Will the US TikTok deal make it safer but less relevant?
The key to the app's success - its algorithm - is to be retrained on US data. Will that make US TikTok blander?
TikTok owner signs deal to avoid US ban
The deals would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
Entertainment
Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.
Thomas Skinner claims BBC rigged Strictly vote removing him
The former contestant alleges he received an "anonymous" email from a BBC executive with stats showing he received "far more" votes.