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  1. Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early

    Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
  2. Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night

    The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.
  3. Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

    The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
  4. Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

    While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
  5. Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

    Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
  6. Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave

    Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.
  7. Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

    Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
  8. Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

    Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.
  9. Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

    They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
  10. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

    The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
  11. How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man

    A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
  12. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years

    Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.
  13. Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

    Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
  14. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?

    A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
  15. UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'

    The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.
  16. Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

    Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.
  18. Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'

    Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.
  19. Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?

    President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.
  20. Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say

    Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
  21. Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

    Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
  22. TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26

    Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.
  23. Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

    A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
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  25. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?

    Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’
  26. Which PM punched John Simpson?

    Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?
  27. Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad

    With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
  28. Old habits haunt Rangers in early McInnes tenure

    Derek McInnes says Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves" as his side conceded cheap goals in the Europa League first-leg defeat to Jagiellonia Bialystok.
  29. Guimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle

    Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.
  30. Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

    Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
  31. Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal

    Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.
  32. Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure

    Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.