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Israel PM backs pardon for soldier 4 January 2017 From the section Middle East Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for pardon of soldier convicted of manslaughter for the killing of wounded Palestinian This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article

Facebook Live attack: Four held in Chicago 5 January 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Police officers have been praised for their speedy response to the incident Four people have been arrested in the US city of Chicago over a video live-streamed on Facebook, in which a bound and gagged man was assaulted. The man being assaulted has special needs, police say. His assailants can be he…

Children 'fending for themselves online' By Hannah Richardson BBC News education and social affairs reporter 5 January 2017 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Young people are spending more and more time online Youngsters are being left to fend for themselves on the internet against dangers such as bullying and grooming, a report has said. The Children'…

Sir Tim Barrow named as UK's new ambassador to EU 4 January 2017 From the section UK Politics Image caption Sir Tim Barrow (right) has advised successive foreign secretaries Senior diplomat Sir Tim Barrow will be appointed the UK's new ambassador to EU to replace Sir Ivan Rogers. Foreign Office sources confirmed the appointment of the former ambassador to Moscow, who will now play a key role in the UK's Brexit negotiations. Sir Ivan's exit, which came earlier than planned, s…

Four charged over Oldham 'hit and run' deaths 4 January 2017 From the section Manchester Image copyright Family handout Image caption Helina Kotlarova (left) and her 11-year-old cousin Zaneta Krokova were killed in the crash Four men have been charged over an apparent hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve in which two cousins died. Zaneta Krokova, 11, and Helina Kotlarova, 12, were holding hands as they crossed a road in Oldham, G…

Four charged over Oldham 'hit and run' deaths 4 January 2017 From the section Manchester Four men have been charged over an apparent hit-and-run crash on New Year's Eve in which two cousins died. Zaneta Krokova, 11, and Helina Kotlarova, 12, were holding hands before they were struck by a car as they crossed Ashton Road, in Oldham, Greater Manchester. View the full article

Queen misses New Year's Day Sandringham service 1 January 2017 From the section UK Image caption The Queen's Christmas message was pre-recorded The Queen has not attended a New Year's Day church service at Sandringham because of a "lingering heavy cold". She also missed the Christmas Day service at her Norfolk estate and has not been seen in public for 12 days. A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the Queen was "still recuperating". She and the Duke of Edinburgh left for th…

Brazil: Search for fugitives after deadly jail riot in Amazonas 3 January 2017 From the section Latin America & Caribbean Image copyright AP Image caption Relatives of prisoners gathered outside the prison waiting for information Police in northern Brazil are searching for dozens of inmates who escaped from an overcrowded prison complex during a riot that left 56 dead, officials say. The area in Manaus, in Amazonas state, has …

Syrian conflict: Rebels threaten to boycott Astana talks 2 January 2017 From the section Middle East Related Topics Syrian civil war Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption The ceasefire is meant to apply across Syria - and has mostly been holding Syrian rebel groups say they are suspending participation in the preparations for peace talks planned by Russia and Turkey for la…

Nightclub attack: Manhunt after dozens killed in Istanbul 1 January 2017 From the section Europe Media captionBullets are seen being fired by the gunman - and flying off passing carsPolice in Istanbul are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a night club, killing at least 39 people. The attack happened at Reina nightclub early on Sunday, as hundreds of revellers marked the new year. Officials say at least 15 foreigners were killed, including an Israeli woman. Citizens from Morocco, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Libya were hurt. The motive for the attack is not clear. Presiden…

Second girl dies after 'hit-and-run' 2 January 2017 From the section England A second girl has died after an apparent hit-and-run in Oldham on New Year's Eve This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full…

Queen misses New Year's Day Sandringham service 1 January 2017 From the section UK Image caption The Queen's Christmas message was pre-recorded The Queen has not attended a New Year's Day church service at Sandringham because of a "lingering heavy cold". She also missed the Christmas Day service at her Norfolk estate and has not been seen in public for 12 days. A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the Queen was "still recuperating". She and the Duke of Edinburgh left for th…

Queen misses New Year's Day Sandringham service 1 January 2017 From the section UK Image caption The Queen's Christmas message was pre-recorded The Queen has not attended a New Year's Day church service at Sandringham because of a "lingering heavy cold". She also missed the Christmas Day service at her Norfolk estate and has not been seen in public for 12 days. A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said the Queen was "still recuperating". She and the Duke of Edinburgh left for th…

New Year ambulance service hit by fault 1 January 2017 From the section UK London Ambulance Service logged calls manually overnight on New Year's Eve due to control room "technical" issues. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the la…

New Year ambulance service hit by fault 1 January 2017 From the section UK London Ambulance Service logged calls manually overnight on New Year's Eve due to control room "technical" issues This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the lat…