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  1. US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats

    Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the deal, which Trump claims will give the US "permanent control over security and all other needs" in the Danish territory.
  2. 'I'm telling the truth': Earl Spencer defends Diana book claims about Charles in BBC interview

    Princess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales.
  3. Watch: Diana's brother says Charles 'went ballistic' in phone call after her death

    Earl Spencer spoke exclusively with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg about claims he has made in a new book.
  4. Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK

    Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
  5. 'How many more bodies?' Grief and fear in South Africa as nine women found dead in two months

    Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
  6. Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says

    The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
  7. When a beloved tree began withering away, locals suspected a killer in their midst

    A neighbourhood’s fight to save a cherished ginkgo pits them against an unlikely foe.
  8. Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals

    Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.
  9. Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love

    In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.
  10. A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents

    Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
  11. I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same

    Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
  12. From 'fusty' to fashionable - is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?

    The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.
  13. 'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg

    The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
  14. Smoke seen near Riyadh airport after air raid alerts in Saudi capital

    A number of apparent explosions have been heard and major disruption reported at the airport.
  15. Michael Marra announced as new Scottish Labour leader

    Anas Sarwar's replacement has been announced as the MSP for the North East region.
  16. Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

    The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
  17. Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named

    Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.
  18. Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week

    After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.
  19. AI not a threat to films, say Shaun the Sheep creators

    The Bristol-based institution have released the third feature film in the Shaun the Sheep franchise.
  20. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

    It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
  21. Nepo baby is a horrific term, says Zeta-Jones

    The Chicago star's children Dylan and Carys have both gone into showbiz, following in her footsteps.
  22. Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes

    The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico
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  24. Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen

    Jakob Ingebrigtsen is pipped to victory in the men's 5km in a thrilling finish at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.