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  1. Ukrainian evacuees reunite with family after years trapped in Russia-occupied city

    Oleshky residents had been without food, water and electricity, with many resorting to cooking garden weeds to survive.
  2. Emotional reunions with loved ones for Oleshky evacuees

    The BBC's Dan Johnson travelled to the northern Ukrainian border with Belarus after evacuated Oleshky residents arrived in buses and ambulances following a temporary ceasefire.
  3. Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers

    The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.
  4. 'It's been killing me!' Celebrity Traitors winners relieved the secret is out

    The second series of the hit show reached its finale on Friday, attracting a whopping 11.2 million live viewers.
  5. Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack

    Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.
  6. Europe can no longer rely on US to 'bankroll' its defence, Starmer says

    Sir Keir warns that "things will not go back to the way they were" as he says the US makes it clear it will no longer "bankroll" its allies.
  7. 'The necktie is dead': How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes

    From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.
  8. He questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years

    Thailand has prosecuted 294 people since 2020 under its lèse majesté law, with sentences going up to 50 years.
  9. Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis

    Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.
  10. The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffs

    A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
  11. Why MPs keep talking about an early election despite Burnham's denials

    The prime minister has categorically ruled out an early general election, but it has not stopped speculation at Westminster.
  12. Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations

    The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.
  13. UK police cannot 'intervene' over woman killed by father in US, despite 'unlawful' ruling

    Jane Coates wrote to Cheshire police urging them to gather evidence into Lucy Harrison's killing.
  14. More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

    Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
  15. US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

    The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
  16. Mahmood expected to announce changes to rules around indefinite leave to remain

    The home secretary has faced opposition from within the government over plans to impose new rules on migrant workers already in the UK.
  17. Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election

    The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
  18. After 28 years and 36,000 miles, Karl Bushby is almost home

    Global walker Karl Bushby is almost within sight of his journey's end after 28 years away.
  19. 'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses

    Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
  20. Author's camping trip inspired Hollywood film Wicker

    Author Ursula Wills says the story was inspired by a camping trip in Cornwall 20 years ago.
  21. 'They don't bother me at all': The man who chooses to sleep with bedbugs for science

    Dr Richard Naylor has about 50,000 bedbugs at his laboratory in the Forest of Dean.
  22. Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'

    A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.
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  24. Martinez's 'inexplicable' 83 seconds cost Man Utd and Carrick

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez condemned for costly red card in 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
  25. 'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win

    Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.
  26. Usyk eyes 'final chapter' at cruiserweight against Benavidez

    Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to cruiserweight to fight David Benavidez before retiring from boxing, says his adviser.