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NHS faces huge clinical negligence legal fees bill
Doctors' groups say the current system is not fit for purpose and requires "fundamental" reform.

Harry and Meghan: Prince arrives in Canada ahead of new chapter
He lands in Vancouver to be reunited with his wife as they prepare for a life away from royal duties.

Trump impeachment: What you need to know about the Senate trial
What we can expect in the trial starting on Tuesday, from the key players to unusual rules in place.

Woman gang raped in Plymouth in 1978 wants attackers to face justice
Jane was 17 when she was attacked by "drunk and brutal" men who said they were part of a rugby team.

Windrush scandal: 'A billion pounds can't buy back my happiness'
Chiplyn Burton was denied entry back into the UK after a trip to Jamaica in the 1970s.

New UK housing 'dominated by roads'
Roads are dominating new housing developments, a report says, despite more people wanting to drive less.

New China virus: Warning against cover-up as number of cases jump
Beijing's top leaders urge transparency as it is confirmed the coronavirus can pass between people.

Terrorism laws to get tougher within weeks, government vows
Offenders will face more time in jail as "hard truths" are faced after attacks, the Home Office says.

Rise in full-time female workers boosts employment
The number of women in work has grown by 0.5% in the three months to November, the highest rise for a year.

Emiliano Sala felt 'forced out' by Nantes before plane crash
The footballer sent a message days before he died saying he did not feel valued by FC Nantes.

Van Gogh self-portrait is genuine, experts decide
A portrait that has puzzled art experts for decades is finally declared a real Van Gogh.

Pyjamas in public: Chinese city apologises for 'shaming' residents
The local authority said it was trying to promote "civilised" behaviour - but later apologised.

Kylian Mbappe: PSG & France star on teenage success, and Liverpool being a 'machine'
Paris St-Germain striker and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe talks to Natalie Pirks about becoming a football superstar, Liverpool's title charge and his future.

Prince Harry and Meghan: Black British women on Meghan
As Meghan and Harry start their new lives in Canada, do people think race is an issue in the way she is treated?

Newspaper headlines: Harry 'flies to Canada' and Lord Hall steps down
Tuesday's front pages carry a mix of stories, including on the royals and the BBC's director general.

Paternity leave: Why Japan is talking about Shinjiro Koizumi
This politician is going on leave to take care of his newborn son, and it's pretty controversial.

Men make 'Earth sandwich', nearly 12,500 miles apart
To make an Earth sandwich, you need two people at precise points on opposite sides of the globe.

Portishead's Hedgehog Lady on the hunt for volunteers
Beryl Casey has been rescuing hedgehogs for 25 years and wants someone to carry on as she gets older.

Being born with no smell: 'I don't know what food tastes like'
Only around 5% of the population suffer from a smell disorder, but it doesn't just affect your nose.

Trump impeachment trial: Five possible twists ahead
Many believe President Trump will be acquitted in the end. But could it yet diverge from the script?