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  1. Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC

    PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.
  2. Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary

    Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.
  3. US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

    Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
  4. This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show

    Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.
  5. UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel

    Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
  6. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim

    For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.
  7. 'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack

    Leah Stewart, 34, was mauled by a great white shark in June during a morning swim at Coogee Beach.
  8. Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi

    Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
  9. Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

    A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
  10. Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl

    The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.
  11. Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems

    A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.
  12. How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

    The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
  13. Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

    Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
  14. Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?

    The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
  15. Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival

    Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.
  16. We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house

    Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.
  17. The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'

    Monday's papers are dominated by changes to the government's early release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales.
  18. They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

    A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?
  19. 'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope

    The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
  20. Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

    Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.
  21. Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire

    Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died.
  22. Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks

    Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume accession talks.
  23. Sons of officer who died in A66 crash lead out Man Utd as mascots

    The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out at Old Trafford for Sunday's Premier League game with Ipswich.
  24. Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set

    The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
  25. British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station

    A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.
  26. Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel

    Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say.
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  28. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?

    And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
  29. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power

    And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
  30. Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?

    BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
  31. A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

    For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.
  32. How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings

    How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
  33. GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten

    British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.
  34. '14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form

    England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
  35. 'His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings

    Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.
  36. World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title

    At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.
  37. Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

    Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve his new club's defensive problems on his own.