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  1. Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls refinery strikes a 'disgrace'

    EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".
  2. Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key role

    Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
  3. Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff

    William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
  4. Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack

    The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
  5. Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot

    Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
  6. Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
  7. Pope pictured for first time since surgery as he says Mass at makeshift altar in hospital

    The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
  8. British father fined for causing his two-year-old son's death in Cyprus hotel fall

    Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
  9. Woman says she was left 'bewildered and confused' by alleged Russell Brand assault

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, all of which he denies.
  10. Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements

    Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
  11. Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth

    The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
  12. The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day

    Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.
  13. 'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech

    Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
  14. Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do

    This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
  15. The hero dinner lady who died saving five children in the Aberfan disaster

    As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
  16. I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online

    After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
  17. They fled Russia, but the West sent them back

    Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
  18. Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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  20. Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'

    On his first substantive trip to Scotland since becoming PM, he says politicians should focus on solutions "right now" and move beyond the issue of Scottish independence.
  21. Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections

    Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
  22. We must save water as drought becomes new normal, says minister

    Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
  23. Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews dies ahead of new club's Champions Cup match

    Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
  24. Mother of Henry Nowak's killer could be released early

    Kiran Kaur, 53, was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
  25. Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years

    Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
  26. Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget

    Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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  28. Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands

    What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
  29. Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle

    Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
  30. Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?

    Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
  31. 'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout

    Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.
  32. Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?

    Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
  33. Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison

    Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.
  34. The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day

    Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.
  35. NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss

    France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.