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  1. Watch: Life and career of iconic actor Sir Patrick Stewart

    In a career that spanned seven decades, Sir Patrick won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
  2. Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'

    Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
  3. Young athlete and former minister among victims of Spain train crash

    As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
  4. 'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio

    Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.
  5. Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street

    Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
  6. Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw

    Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?
  7. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others at risk but says backlash was traumatic

    In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.
  8. Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' election

    The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.
  9. Many Cubans in Florida voted for Trump - but their support in the midterms is not guaranteed

    President Trump's Republican colleagues may feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
  10. King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'

    As the King left the Bahamas his spokesman said the islands had "a special place in the King's heart".
  11. What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?

    BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
  12. What the Budget means for your money

    Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
  13. Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate

    Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
  14. Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules

    Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
  15. 'The city is alive': A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next

    A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.
  16. Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

    The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.
  17. Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain

    The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
  18. 'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out

    He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.
  19. Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?

    The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
  20. We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences

    An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
  21. 'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses

    Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
  22. Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm

    It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
  23. Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence

    A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.
  24. Paris suburb shooting suspect targeted people of Muslim or African appearance, prosecutor says

    Kevin T has been charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a terrorist enterprise.
  25. Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father

    The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
  26. 'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

    Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
  27. Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?

    Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".
  28. MI5 false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case a serious failing, says intelligence watchdog

    Lord Leveson says MI5 lying to multiple courts was as "serious as anything" he has dealt with.
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  30. Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?

    Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".
  31. Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?

    Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.
  32. Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win in South Africa

    Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
  33. Zverev seals world number one spot after win

    Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the Vienna quarter-finals.
  34. Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win

    Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.
  35. PSG score late to hold struggling Man City

    Manchester City concede late to a draw 1-1 with Paris St-Germain, as their wait for a win in the Women's Champions League this season continues.