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  1. Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

    The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.
  2. Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says

    Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.
  3. 'I've never been to Afghanistan': Six million deportees forced to start over under the Taliban

    As of August, the number forced to return this year from Pakistan and Iran had reached another million.
  4. The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border

    More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.
  5. Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say

    Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.
  6. Laundry rooms to be turned into cells to tackle prison overcrowding

    The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells.
  7. Man in court charged with murder after deaths of woman and girl in Teesside fire

    A seven-year-old girl and her aunt died in the fire in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, on 26 August.
  8. Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review

    The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
  9. It's taken me a long time to process Olympics breaking experience, says Raygun

    Australian Olympic breakdancer Rachael Gunn - known as Raygun - tells BBC Sport about the aftermath of her extraordinary experience at the 2024 Olympics.
  10. Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid

    Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.
  11. Could Tupac verdict inspire new efforts to also find killer of his rap rival?

    The murder of Notorious B.I.G. came months after the killing of his rival Tupac Shakur, both drive-by shootings.
  12. Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

    BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.
  13. Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues

    Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.
  14. Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain

    After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?
  15. I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout

    Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
  16. Baby Tommy's our 'light', says grieving family of newborn whose mum died in childbirth

    Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.
  17. We survived the Aberfan disaster as schoolchildren, but were told to never talk about it again

    In one of Britain's worst disasters, 116 children were killed on the morning of 21 October 1966.
  18. UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget

    Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
  19. Canada's Liberals sweep three seats in boost for Carney after trade tensions with US

    One seat was taken from the Conservatives, indicating public support for the PM after a confrontation with Donald Trump.
  20. Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer

    Kyla's 2008 track Do You Mind gained worldwide recognition in 2016 when rapper Drake sampled it on One Dance.
  21. Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police

    Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history with police.
  22. Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living

    The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.
  23. Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'

    This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.
  24. New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office

    Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.
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  26. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?

    And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
  27. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power

    And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
  28. Film adaptation of the hit stage musical, starring Ben Platt

    High school misfit Evan lies to comfort a grieving mother - but will the truth come out?
  29. Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis

    Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.
  30. Barcelona complete signing of Arsenal striker Jesus

    Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal.
  31. McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.
  32. Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi

    Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.
  33. What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.