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  1. Australian mushroom murderer loses appeal to overturn convictions

    Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.
  2. Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race says she put others at risk

    In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.
  3. Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery

    End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
  4. Democrats have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix

    Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.
  5. Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw

    Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?
  6. 'Continue your journey': Key moments of leaked Spain train crash audio

    Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.
  7. Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia

    Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.
  8. 'I run a spotless kitchen', says Michelin-star restaurant chef in wake of food hygiene debacle

    Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.
  9. Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office

    Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.
  10. Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say

    Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
  11. We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart

    Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.
  12. Sir Patrick Stewart: Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare

    The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.
  13. I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work

    Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.
  14. Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  15. The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay'

    Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.
  16. From workshops to the catwalk - why mended clothes are going mainstream

    A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.
  17. Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies

    President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.
  18. Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street

    Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
  19. Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm

    Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.
  20. Three dead after two helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport

    The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.
  21. New York police will investigate Cornell sex complaints, governor says

    The change was announced amid backlash over the school's handling of gang rape allegations involving a fraternity on campus.
  22. What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?

    BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
  23. Heart attack patient, 83, had to drive four hours for hospital appointment

    Charles Swift faced a 140-mile round trip to get to a hospital, but had to drive himself.
  24. Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm

    It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
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  26. Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?

    Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".
  27. How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry

    Manchester United's struggles are pored over more than ever before - not least by former players.
  28. Families v loyal fans - women's football's attendance dilemma

    Average Women's Super League attendances surged by 192% in the season after the Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph, but the boom has stalled.
  29. Sutton's predictions v Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
  30. Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win

    Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.