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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings in place as temperatures plummetTemperatures could fall to -10C in north-east Scotland after snow swept across parts of the UK on Friday. BBC News – UK

George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote“To hell with this place,” the disgraced congressman says as he leaves the Capitol. BBC News – US & Canada

Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant cityAksum’s authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended. BBC News – Africa

The World's Five Newest Countries The United Nations (UN) currently comprises of 193 countries as well as the observer state of the Vatican. However, the number of […]

Train strikes: RMT vote ends industrial action until at least springRail workers have voted to accept a pay deal, ending their involvement in a long-running series of strikes. BBC News – Business

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended as more hostages freedThe temporary ceasefire will last another day after it was extended just before it was due to expire. BBC News – Middle East

Cobre Panamá: Panama orders controversial copper mine's closureEnvironmentalists warned the mine threatened water supplies and damaged Panama’s coastal area. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Russian court bans 'LGBT movement'Russia’s Supreme Court declares the “international LGBT public movement” an extremist organisation. BBC News – Europe

Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65The Irish singer-songwriter, whose hits include Fairytale of New York, was unwell for some time. BBC News – UK

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100For decades he played a pivotal, and sometimes polarising, role in US foreign policy. BBC News – US & Canada

Deyda Hydara murder: Gambian sentenced in Germany for crimes against humanityBai Lowe drove for a unit that killed opponents of the ex-regime, including journalist Deyda Hydara. BBC News – Africa

Renting: Rising cost and lack of choice forcing families to smaller homesOlder tenants are also struggling with essential bills as rents rise and the choice for tenants narrows. BBC News – Business

'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages releasedBritish-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza. BBC News – Middle East

Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazesImages from mountainous San Buenaventura show locals doing their best to help vulnerable wildlife. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

How the Elgin Marbles scream injustice for most GreeksAfter talks between UK and Greek leaders are cancelled, our Europe correspondent gauges the response in Athens. BBC News – Europe

Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials successThe rock legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results. BBC News – UK

Rosalynn Carter: Jimmy Carter attends tribute service for wife of 77 yearsThe ex-President emerged from home hospice care to attend a memorial service for his wife of 77 years. BBC News – US & Canada

Child marriage: 'I was sold into marriage for £7 at the age of 12'Tamara was married at 12 and a mother at 13 – one of millions worldwide who marry before 18. BBC News – Africa

Bank boss concerned over UK growth outlookAndrew Bailey raises concerns over growth and rules out any early cut in interest rates. BBC News – Business

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended for two days, Qatar saysIt comes after a four-day pause where hostages in Gaza and prisoners in Israel have been released. BBC News – Middle East