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  1. We'll end children living in B&Bs, government says in child poverty pledge

    The strategy also includes making childcare more accessible for families on Universal Credit.
  2. Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

    There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.
  3. How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

    The proportion of UK families with one child has grown since the turn of the century - with knock-on effects for society
  4. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation

    The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
  5. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare

    Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.
  6. Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy

    Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.
  7. Anthony Zurcher: Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt

    Republicans and Democrats agreed he didn't order killing everyone on an alleged drug boat. That's where the consensus ended.
  8. 60 delivery riders face deportation after illegal work crackdown

    The Home Office says the group are among 171 riders arrested over seven days in November in a national "enforcement blitz".
  9. 'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC

    The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.
  10. Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?

    Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.
  11. Why I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years

    A woman shares her experience of driving anxiety and a driving coach gives tips to combat this fear.
  12. The Papers: Russian assets 'deal' plan and 'Joe the GOAT'

    A mixed range of stories feature on Friday's front page - but many picture England cricketer Joe Root after his heroics in the Ashes.
  13. Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  14. The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

    Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
  15. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss

    James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
  16. What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat

    Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.
  17. Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media ban

    Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.
  18. 'Deep indignation' after Ukraine diver switches to Russia

    The Ukrainian Diving Federation wants diver Sofiia Lyskun to be stripped of all awards after the European champion switched her international allegiance to Russia.
  19. Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws

    Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.
  20. Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed

    Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.
  21. Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses

    The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.
  22. US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms

    The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections.
  23. Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family

    Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.
  24. He’s King of romance, but what’s Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s marriage advice?

    Shah Rukh Khan and fellow actor Kajol were in London for the unveiling of a new statue of them.
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  26. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships

    Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.
  27. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

    And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
  28. Smith drop an early blow in tale of two Ashes keepers

    Why wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's drop on day two of second Ashes Test is potentially worrying for England.
  29. Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd

    Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue.
  30. 'A total miscue' - England finally get breakthrough as Head departs

    After being dropped on three, England remove Travis Head for 33 for their first Australian wicket of the second Test, with Gus Atkinson taking the catch off the bowling of Brydon Carse, with the home side 77-1 in their first innings in Brisbane.
  31. The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

    Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
  32. How AI could power Three Lions to World Cup glory

    BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.
  33. 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'

    Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
  34. 'I'm too driven... I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race

    Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.