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  1. Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise

    The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.
  2. Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship

    Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.
  3. The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse

    People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
  4. Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

    US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
  5. Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

    Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
  6. Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak

    Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK.
  7. Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for

    Campaign group Electrical Safety First has urged those "heading abroad this summer to think before they buy".
  8. Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns

    The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them.
  9. Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

    Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
  10. Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

    The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.
  11. Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

    The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.
  12. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise

    Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
  13. How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

    West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.
  14. The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

    Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
  15. Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?

    The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.
  16. The Papers: 'Workers face new tax' and 'Fury over Fifa plan'

    "New tax" could fund social care shake-up and Fifa chief's World Cup "sell-off" plan lead Wednesday's papers.
  17. Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?

    For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
  18. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback

    The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
  19. Local match goes viral over cheating claim

    A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
  20. Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

    The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.
  21. Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

    Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.
  22. Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

    It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
  23. Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says

    The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
  24. Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two

    Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.
  25. Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales

    Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.
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  27. Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?

    Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
  28. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?

    And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?
  29. Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world

    Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
  30. Uefa and PM criticise Infantino World Cup plan

    Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticise proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
  31. Soggy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow

    Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.
  32. Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers

    Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
  33. Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?

    Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.
  34. Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?

    Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
  35. Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans

    Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.
  36. Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest

    Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.