Strong winds from Storm Henk to batter parts of UK
Forecasters are warning of travel disruption, roof damage and power cuts in southern England and Wales.
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Watch: First footage of plane in flames after it lands at airport
The Japan Airlines plane was in flames as it landed on a runway at Haneda airport.
Japan Airlines plane in flames on the runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Pictures show the aircraft on fire while it is travelling along the runway at the busy airport.
Watch: BBC visits earthquake epicentre in Japan
Jean Mackenzie assesses the damage in Ishikawa prefecture battling against cut off roads.
China’s BYD closer to taking Tesla’s electric car top spot
Elon Musk’s Tesla is due to release quarterly production and delivery figures on Tuesday.
Ukraine warns of Russian missile strikes as it repels drones
1 hour ago About sharing A woman removes debris after a Russian drone strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa on Monday By Oliver Slow BBC News Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has come under fresh attack by Russian drones, with officials also warning of missile strikes from Moscow. Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said explosions could…
Primrose Hill: Met appeals for help after fatal stabbing
Harry Pitman, 16, was killed just before midnight on New Year’s Eve in Primrose Hill.
UK asylum backlog cleared, says PM, but critics disagree
3 hours ago About sharing Rishi Sunak has pledged to stop migrants coming to the UK on small boats, and to process asylum claims more quickly The Home Office says it has cleared its asylum backlog, but critics accuse the government of manipulating the figures. Tens of thousands of migrants have been staying in government…
Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms
2 hours ago About sharing By Jim Reed Health reporter The NHS in England could be facing one of its most difficult starts to the year since it was founded in 1948, one of its most senior executives has said. Medical director Sir Stephen Powis warned that a six-day strike planned by junior doctors from…
Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in Busan
Lee Jae-myung was stabbed on the left side of his neck during a news conference during a visit to Busan.