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  1. Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France

    It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
  2. Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain

    Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
  3. Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC

    Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.
  4. Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits

    The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
  5. Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

    Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
  6. Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  7. Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon

    A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
  8. US Church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

    Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
  9. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing

    The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
  10. Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world

    As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
  11. The singles choosing in-person dating events over apps

    The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
  12. I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about

    Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
  13. Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

    The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
  14. Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

    In the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.
  15. 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'

    Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
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  17. Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders

    Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.
  18. Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation

    The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
  19. Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row

    The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.
  20. Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters

    The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.
  21. US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues

    DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
  22. Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction

    The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.
  23. Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say

    Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.
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  25. Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making

    On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.
  26. Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA

    Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.
  27. England coach should be English, suggests Fleming

    New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.
  28. Maddison shines on return - Tottenham v Coventry ratings

    How Spurs and Coventry City's players rated following their Premier League match.
  29. Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits

    England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?
  30. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

    After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
  31. Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season

    Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City.