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  1. BBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for news

    More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.
  2. Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC

    Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
  3. New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue

    The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.
  4. At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France

    One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
  5. World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

    Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
  6. Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

    The artist died earlier in August after a life "devoted entirely to artistic creation", her company said.
  7. Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety

    Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
  8. Burnham calls summit of Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish first ministers

    The announcement comes as Burnham holds his first official visit to Wales since becoming prime minster.
  9. Susan Sarandon leads tributes to Rocky Horror Picture Show co-star Tim Curry

    Stars of stage and screen grieve the cult British actor, who has died aged 80.
  10. Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

    It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany's busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials.
  11. Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds

    The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
  12. What we know so far

    Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
  13. Nepalese authorities say 33 UK nationals missing following floods

    Flooding and mud slides hit the Rasuaw region in the morning on Wednesday, killing at least 95 people, Nepali police said.
  14. Video shows scale of flash floods hitting Nepal-Tibet border

    This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
  15. Aerial footage shows flooding on Nepal-Tibet border

    Verified videos from Nepal show waters flooding towns as hundreds of travellers are missing, including foreign tourists.
  16. Facebook seller mis-sold me a horse that kicked my daughter in the head

    Five women tell the BBC they were mis-sold unsafe and injured horses by a seller on Facebook.
  17. How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

    While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
  18. 'They're just glad it's not too hot': Scottish Highlands benefits from 'coolcation' trend

    Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.
  19. Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills

    Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
  20. The Papers: 'Britons lost in Nepal flood' and 'Regal had landed'

    The devastating flash flood and mudslides along the Nepal and Tibet border dominates Thursday's papers.
  21. Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home

    Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
  22. Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know

    The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
  23. Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

    His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.
  24. Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand

    Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.
  25. Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80

    Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
  26. Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes were accidental, say investigators

    Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
  27. Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move

    Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
  28. Canal killer who dismembered victims dies in jail

    John Sweeney was serving a whole-life sentence after being convicted in 2011 of the two murders.
  29. Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say

    The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
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  31. Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK

    What will Prince Harry and Meghan’s new life in the Cotswolds look like?
  32. Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary

    Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world
  33. Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field

    Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
  34. 'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle

    Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.
  35. Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

    After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.
  36. Is Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?

    Bukayo Saka has struggled to produce his best on a consistent basis in recent months, but could be getting back to top form this season.
  37. Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw

    Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.
  38. Watson to face fellow Briton Dart for US Open spot

    Heather Watson will face compatriot Harriet Dart for a place in the US Open main draw as six British players reach the final qualifying round.