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  1. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

    It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
  2. Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

    A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
  3. PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin

    In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".
  4. Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?

    The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.
  5. One dead, 102 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea

    The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.
  6. Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch

    Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.
  7. Student loan terms to be made clearer in England

    Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.
  8. 'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris

    Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
  9. Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?

    Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
  10. Drag Race co-creator fears for queer representation after BBC drops show

    The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
  11. They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets

    Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
  12. Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters

    Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.
  13. Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record

    The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.
  14. Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion

    Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.
  15. The Papers: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'

    Almost every paper on Sunday leads on a record-breaking double donation of £72m to Reform UK.
  16. Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic

    Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
  17. Watch: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs at the Last Night of the Proms

    Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.
  18. Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again

    Tom Felton talks about taking on Broadway, Rupert Grint following his footsteps and a new Harry Potter generation.
  19. Five night sky events to look out for this autumn

    From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
  20. I was beating adults at chess when I was eight

    Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages.
  21. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

    What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
  22. 'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row

    The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.
  23. 'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse

    Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.
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  25. How Reform's £72m Mega Donations Change UK Politics

    How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.
  26. Americast

    Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.
  27. Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic

    Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton
  28. Garcia crushes overmatched Benn in two rounds

    Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.
  29. Fixed v fluid - the opposing approaches of Maresca and Carrick

    Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.
  30. Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

    Elena Rybakina demonstrates why she is the best women's player in the world by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.
  31. 'Today the game was unprotected' - Arteta fumes but Arsenal survive

    Arsenal produced a gritty 2-0 win against Sunderland, but Mikel Arteta fumed about the penalty that could have cost his side a result.
  32. South Africa cap series victory over New Zealand with win in Baltimore

    South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
  33. Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn

    Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  34. More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?

    Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?