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  1. AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC

    It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.
  2. Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says

    The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
  3. 'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC

    High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.
  4. Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again

    The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars
  5. Europe must endure winter of hardship to keep pressure on Putin, says PM's security adviser

    In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".
  6. Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?

    Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
  7. Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?

    The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.
  8. Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch

    Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.
  9. 'Queer culture is vulnerable': Drag Race co-creator fears impact as BBC axes show

    The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.
  10. Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters

    Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.
  11. They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets

    Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.
  12. Student loan terms to be made clearer in England following repayment row

    Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.
  13. From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed

    Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.
  14. Man charged with concealing identity at protest

    Anti-migrant demonstrators marched in Portsmouth on Saturday, and a counter-protest was also held.
  15. Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions

    Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
  16. Major fire at derelict mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey

    The mill, where Peaky Blinders was filmed, is already derelict after large fire in 2022.
  17. Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley

    A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.
  18. Five night sky events to look out for this autumn

    From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
  19. My new job as a tour guide turned out to be fake

    Ella was given the role after going to a job fair, but the group's "head office" is an empty property and claims on its website are false.
  20. Menstrual fitness: Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

    Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
  21. 'Everywoman' statue unveiled in Trafalgar Square

    Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue will sit atop the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for the next two years.
  22. I should be dead or in prison - now I'm reunited with the teacher who changed my life

    Sam Gardner was in foster care when he met a teacher who made him believe in himself.
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  24. Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?

    The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?
  25. Americast

    Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.
  26. Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic

    Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton