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Stephen Barclay named new Brexit Secretary
The health minister replaces Dominic Raab, who resigned on Thursday over Theresa May's Brexit deal.

White House ordered to restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta's access
The White House revoked Jim Acosta's press pass last week after a clash with the president.

Poverty causing 'misery' in UK, and ministers are in denial, says UN official
A UN expert from Australia says he encountered "misery" as he spent 12 days touring the UK.

Three myths about Florida elections recount
Myths like "forged ballots" and "found votes" have been doing the rounds in Florida's controversial mid-term elections.

Tom Hardy made a CBE by Prince Charles
The star of Venom and Mad Max: Fury Road is honoured for services to drama at Buckingham Palace.

Allied Healthcare to transfer care contracts
The home care provider was warned this month by the care regulator about its financial sustainability.

Journalist criticised for 'sexist' Ocasio-Cortez tweet
"That jacket and coat don't look like a girl who struggles," the journalist wrote on Twitter.

Ellie-May Minshull-Coyle death: 'Cage bed' couple jailed
Ellie-May Minshull-Coyle experienced "immense suffering" in the "monstrous" bed.

Russia 'sought access to UK visa issuing system'
An IT expert says he was asked to provide back door access to the system issuing visas for Russians.

Passenger sues BA for being 'squashed next to obese man'
Stephen Prosser is suing British Airways after the 13-hour flight from Thailand to the UK.

Lord Lester accuser Jasvinder Sanghera felt 're-victimised'
A peer accused of groping a woman has avoided suspension from the House of Lords for now.

Strictly Come Dancing: How (and why) it moves to Blackpool every year
The judges change in cupboards, the physio works in the disabled toilet and the props won't fit through the doors.

Panda enjoys the first snow of the season in Washington DC
Bei Bei the giant panda enjoyed a carefree day at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC.

Christmas adverts: Do people care about what they see?
Billion of pounds will be spent, but do people want to see commercial messages on their screens?

Elvis Presley to get US Presidential Medal of Freedom
A White House ceremony will award the star and six other recipients the Medal of Freedom.

No books loaned from Barrow Island library in a year
Eighteen books were technically "checked out" but they were by staff making sure the machine worked.

EastEnders goes Disney for Children in Need
Aladdin makes an appearance in Albert Square, and Doctor Who takes part in the fundraising night.

Greenpeace activist swam in front of 21,000 tonne oil ship
A Greenpeace activist says she has no regrets after a 12-month legal battle in New Zealand.

Quiz of the Week: Which superhero wasn't Lee's?
It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

'Bleeping' parrot sparks Daventry emergency call-out
Fire crews "amazed" by Jazz the parrot's alarm impression after an emergency alert.