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  1. Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens

    The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.
  2. Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay

    The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
  3. Soham killer Huntley still in hospital after attack using makeshift weapon

    Huntley, who is serving a life sentence for murdering two schoolgirls, has significant head trauma, the BBC understands.
  4. Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes

    A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.
  5. 'We were bullied for years before our son was killed'

    The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years.
  6. Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama

    Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band?
  7. Anxious days inside Iran as speculation grows of US strikes

    To many, Iran now seems to be hovering in a tense limbo where everything could change suddenly.
  8. Palestine Action arrest as Churchill statue defaced

    The Westminster statue of the former prime minister is vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint.
  9. Tram derails in Milan, leaving one dead and dozens injured

    The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
  10. Ghosts TV sitcom to be brought back to life as a feature film

    Ghosts: The Possession of Button House will see the return of the show's writers, creators and stars.
  11. Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police

    It comes after election observers raised concerns about "extremely high" levels of family voting.
  12. From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP?

    Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.
  13. Sir John Curtice: The future of British politics is more uncertain than ever

    Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.
  14. Watch: How Green Party victory unfolded

    Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
  15. Six planets to be visible at same time in celestial 'parade' - here's how to see them

    Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
  16. The crimes that made Soham killer Ian Huntley a target in prison

    Huntley, who killed two 10-year-old girls in Soham in 2002, is in hospital after an attack in prison.
  17. How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal

    Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.
  18. Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?

    The two sides have different versions of how and why the deadly dispute began.
  19. Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

    Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
  20. I hugged my daughter's killer as we cried together in prison

    Chloe's mum visited her drug-driver killer Keilan Roberts in jail and says he will live with the guilt forever.
  21. Weekly quiz: Which baby monkey broke the internet's heart?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  22. UK withdraws Tehran embassy staff as concern grows over threat of US strikes

    The US embassy in Israel has also told some non-emergency staff they can leave the country if they wish.
  23. Why has the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed?

    The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.
  24. OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Canada school shooting

    The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.
  25. US Olympian says 'I would never say that' after White House AI video shows him insulting Canada

    USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".
  26. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week

    Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
  27. Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile

    The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
  28. Only Welsh speakers should live on new housing estate, local council says

    A council in Gywnedd, north Wales, wants a housing estate to be reserved for Welsh speakers only.
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  30. By-Electioncast: Greens Win Gorton and Denton

    Hannah Spencer is the new Green MP for Gorton and Denton.
  31. Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

    Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?
  32. Award-winning short thriller set on a farm

    Jamie, Ruth's son, threatens to kill his parents if they don't give him part of the farm.
  33. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves star in this action thriller

    An undercover cop pursuing a gang of bank robbers is seduced by the LA surf scene.
  34. Jacks & Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win

    England take real momentum into the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed secure a gripping four-wicket victory over New Zealand.
  35. Chelsea v PSG, Man City v Real & Newcastle v Barca in Champions League last 16

    Chelsea will play holders Paris St-Germain in the Champions League last 16 while Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the knockout stages for a fifth straight season.
  36. Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season

    Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the Prem will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through.
  37. Ahmed and Jacks rally to lead England to thrilling win over New Zealand

    Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks lead England to an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
  38. Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects

    Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim.
  39. 'Borthwick relaxed but defiant amid England Six Nations slide'

    Instead of asking what has gone wrong for England in the Six Nations, the question is more why has it gone wrong?
  40. Gordon needs to stay 'fully focused' after Arsenal talk - Howe

    Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay "fully focused" after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal.