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  1. Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years

    A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.
  2. AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

    Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.
  3. Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father

    Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
  4. Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'

    Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
  5. Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech

    The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
  6. Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

    Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
  7. Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change school

    The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed.
  8. Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine

    The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
  9. Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find

    DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
  10. Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000

    Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
  11. Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary

    The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
  12. Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?

    The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.
  13. Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing

    Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
  14. Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?

    The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
  15. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

    It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
  16. I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have

    Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.
  17. Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

    What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
  18. Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

    North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.
  19. Oasis confirm second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers

    The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
  20. Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad

    British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
  21. Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say

    The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
  22. London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out

    Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
  23. Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance

    After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.
  24. Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported

    Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.
  25. Jury discharged in Boris Johnson wedding plot trial

    A jury fails to reach a verdict for Tim Speers who was accused of planning a protest at the event.
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  27. Newscast

    President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”
  28. Americast

    And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist?
  29. Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle

    How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.
  30. 'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt leads response to Sweeney advert

    British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
  31. No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials

    The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.
  32. Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on

    Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.
  33. Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad

    Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
  34. Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism

    Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.