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  1. Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods

    Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.
  2. US interest rates raised for first time in three years

    Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
  3. 'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book

    Diana's brother claimed the then-Prince of Wales said she would be forgotten "soon enough" days after her death.
  4. New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England

    Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
  5. Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices

    Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
  6. Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC

    Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
  7. At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows

    Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
  8. 'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home

    Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.
  9. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

    Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
  10. Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash

    Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.
  11. Chelsea chairman and director sell stakes in club to majority owner Clearlake

    Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
  12. Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

    A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
  13. 'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls

    Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.
  14. Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger

    A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.
  15. Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore's dirty money auction

    The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
  16. Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice

    Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
  17. The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah

    Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.
  18. Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

    The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy.
  19. No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds

    A firefighter tells the BBC that rescuers had said many doors near the unit were locked, obstructing their route to the babies.
  20. Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum

    Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
  21. British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD

    Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".
  22. US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

    Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
  23. Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA

    A 29-year-old pedestrian who was the third victim of the unexplained crash has been identified.
  24. Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

    Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
  25. Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough

    Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
  26. British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77

    Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
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  28. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch

    Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.
  29. Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

    Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.
  30. Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

    Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.
  31. League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in EFL Cup - full fourth-round draw

    League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
  32. Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump

    A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.
  33. Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

    Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.