Former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defence secretary, has been questioned by a Senate committee. He's been challenged over previous comments made about women in the military; elsewhere he vows to restore a "warrior ethos" to the Pentagon. Pete Hegseth also dismissed questions over reports of his heavy drinking, calling them a "smear campaign." The hearing was disrupted several times as Hegseth attempted to deliver his opening statement, with police removing protestors from the committee room. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US#BBCNews

South Korean investigators are trying once more to arrest impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol following a failed attempt earlier this month. They had tried to arrest Yoon on 3 January but had to turn back after being locked in an hours-long stand-off with members of the Presidential Security Service (PSS). The arrest is expected to be carried out with the help of veteran police detectives, local media reported. Lawyers for Yoon have criticised the planned use of police officers, saying it was a betrayal of the public. Yoon's impeachment trial, which will decide if he is removed from office, started yesterday but ended within four minutes because of his absence. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #SouthKorea #YoonSukYeol #BBCNews

Some of the 25 people who survived a dive-boat capsizing in the Red Sea have described what happened and why the incident has raised safety questions. Two britons are believed to be among the 11 people who died or have been missing since the incident. As well as describing the terror of being trapped in a rapidly sinking boat, the survivors accuse the company which ran it, Dive Pro Liveaboard, of several safety failings. They also say the Egyptian authorities were slow to react, something which may have cost lives. The BBC sent all the safety concerns to the Egyptian government and the company, Dive Pro Liveaboard, multiple times but are yet to receive a response from either. After the disaster, the Egyptian authorities immediately opened an investigation into the sinking which is yet to report it’s findings. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #RedSea #Egypt #BBCNews

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The Princess of Wales has revealed she is in remission from cancer after making an emotional return to the hospital where she received treatment. In a message posted on social media, Catherine spoke of her "relief" and said she remained "focused on recovery". "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead," the princess wrote in the post, which she signed off as "C". Earlier, on a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in west London, Catherine thanked staff and empathised with cancer patients about the "tough" treatment but reassured them there was "light at the end of that tunnel". Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Kate #RoyalFamily #BBCNews

Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are facing a crucial day, as forecasters warn that particularly dangerous winds in north-west LA could spread blazes. A red flag weather warning for wind gusts of up to 70mph has begun, while elsewhere LA residents have been told to stay indoors to avoid dust and ash. At least two large blazes and two smaller ones continue to burn - the biggest, the Palisades Fire, has destroyed more than 23,000 acres and is 14% contained At least 24 people have died in the fires and 23 others are missing, while more than 90,000 are under evacuation orders Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #LosAngeles #BBCNews

The wife of a Ukrainian prisoner of war explains how Russia attempted to recruit her for sabotage. The 42-year-old had been waiting for news of her husband Dima, an army medic captured by Russia, for more than two years when she suddenly received a phone call. The voice at the end of the phone told her that if she committed treason against Ukraine, Dima could be eligible for better treatment in prison, or even early release. Later, the Security Service of Ukraine told Svitlana that the man she'd been talking to was indeed in Russia, and she should break off contact. In a statement to the BBC, the Security Service of Ukraine said co-operating with Russian agents "will in no way ease the plight of the prisoner; on the contrary, it may significantly complicate their chances of being exchanged." Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Ukraine #BBCNews

South Korea's Constitutional Court has held its first hearing to decide if suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol should be removed from office after his shock martial law attempt last month. The hearing ended within four minutes because of Yoon's absence - his lawyers had earlier said he would not attend for his own safety, as there is a warrant out for his arrest on separate charges of insurrection. In December, Yoon was suspended after members of his own party voted with the opposition to impeach him. However he will only be formally removed from office if at least six of the eight-member Constitutional Court bench votes to uphold the impeachment. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #SouthKorea #BBCNews

Negotiations are resuming in Qatar to finalise a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and for the release of hostages, with signs that Israel and Hamas are on the brink of an agreement. A Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC that, for the first time in the war, delegations from Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect talks in the same building. Hamas is also said to have dropped its condition for Israeli troops to leave the Strip. US President Joe Biden said a deal was "on the brink" of coming to fruition. An Israeli official also told news agency Reuters that a deal was possible in "hours, days or more". Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Gaza #Israel #BBCNews

President Joe Biden has said a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages is "on the brink" of coming to fruition and his administration is working urgently to achieve it. Palestinian officials have confirmed that the terms of a deal are being finalised, while the Israelis said talks are at an advanced stage with a deal possible in hours or days. It’s understood that Israel has agreed to release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners including around 190 who have been serving sentences of 15 years or more. In exchange, Hamas will release 34 hostages. Hamas would release three hostages on the first day of the agreement after which Israel would begin withdrawing troops from populated areas of Gaza. Seven days later Hamas would release four additional hostages and Israel would allow displaced people in southern Gaza to return to the north on foot via the coastal road. The agreement includes provisions for Israeli forces to remain in what’s known as the Philadelphi Corridor and maintain an 800-meter buffer zone along Gaza’s eastern and northern borders during the first phase of the deal lasting 42 days. Fiona Bruce presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem and Sarah Smith in Washington. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

The terms of a deal between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are being finalised, a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations has told the BBC. It comes as US President Joe Biden said a deal was "on the brink" of coming to fruition, and that his administration was working urgently on the matter. An Israeli official also told news agency Reuters that negotiations were in "advanced stages", with a deal possible in "hours, days or more". Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, and with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar, who is mediating the negotiations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews #Gaza #Ceasefire

Today, we look at the announcement of a new AI Action Plan and the UK government’s hope that it will make the UK a world leader in AI. In a speech, the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer laid out the government's plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. Adam and Chris are joined by the BBC’s AI Correspondent, Marc Cieslak. Plus, we look at what today’s announcements mean for the NHS. Adam speaks to Dr Maxine Mackintosh, AI and health expert and Sana Khareghani, former head of the UK government office for AI about how AI could transform the NHS. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #BBCNews

Three wildfires are still burning in the LA area - the largest, the Palisades Fire, is just 14% contained. LA City mayor Karen Bass said "urgent preparations" are being made, with close to hurricane-force winds forecast which could spark new fires across the region. US President Joe Biden said he is "deeply saddened by the devastation" caused by the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #Wildfire #BBCNews

Three wildfires are still burning in the Los Angeles area and the largest, the Palisades Fire, is just 14% contained. LA City mayor Karen Bass said "urgent preparations" are being made after the National Weather Service forecasted close to hurricane force winds this week. Some 24 people have been killed by the fires, with at least 23 still unaccounted for and authorities said the death toll is expected to increase. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #LosAngeles #BBCNews

In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has shown renewed interest in taking control of Greenland, a largely autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic and the world's largest island. When asked if he would rule out using military or economic force in order to take over the island, as well as the Panama Canal, he responded: "No, I can't assure you on either of those two. "But I can say this, we need them for economic security," he told reporters during a wide-ranging news conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last week. So, how do people living in Greenland feel about Trump’s plans? Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Greenland #DonaldTrump #BBCNews

One of the world's largest religious festivals kicks off today in India, the Maha Kumbh Mela – which happens every 12 years. Over the next 45 days, officials are expecting 400 million Hindus to make their way to where the three rivers, the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet. By bathing in the waters, devotees believe their sins will be washed away. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #KumbhMela #India #BBCNews

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a "vast potential" for rejuvenating UK public services, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said. In a speech setting out the government's plans to use AI across the UK to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently, the prime minister said the government had a responsibility to make AI "work for working people". But the announcement has prompted questions from critics over how much time and money will be needed to make the government's vision a reality, after concerns over current borrowing costs and the pound falling to a recent low. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #AI #KeirStarmer #BBCNews