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  1. Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police

    The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.
  2. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

    The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
  3. Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

    The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
  4. Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond

    Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.
  5. Swinney insists 'stars are aligning' for Scottish independence

    The first minister will tell delegates at the SNP conference in Aberdeen that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's "journey to nationhood".
  6. Harry Styles debuts new track in memory of Liam Payne

    The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
  7. Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

    The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
  8. Vapes were meant to help people quit cigarettes. Now a million non-smokers are vaping

    More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
  9. Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

    Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
  10. Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on

    Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
  11. Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

    For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
  12. DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says

    The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects.
  13. Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

    The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
  14. Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush

    CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along.
  15. Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses

    At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
  16. Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks is deported

    Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property.
  17. Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

    The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.
  18. Obama receives honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast

    Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.
  19. The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year

    Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
  20. Isle of Wight fossil identified as new dinosaur species

    Invictibellatrix would have been up to four metres long with feathers and had 20cm claws.
  21. At the Brooklyn shop in 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

    Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
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  24. Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands

    What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
  25. England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener

    England 's men fall to defeat in their Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth.
  26. England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada

    England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.
  27. Dubois v Wardley 2 - heavyweight title fight predictions

    Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title rematch between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.