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  1. Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget

    Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
  2. We asked teens what schools should teach them about work. This is what they said

    Teenagers say they want more work experience at school and opportunities to improve their communication skills.
  3. Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France

    The country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities following a weekend of riots.
  4. Watch: Clean up begins after French riots but police remain

    Outside of Paris, Marseille saw some of the worst damage, with shop owners reporting more than 600 premises having been looted.
  5. Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

    Penalties are seen as too harsh on motorists who are penalised for parking on private land.
  6. US church on frontline of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

    Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are more powerful and in plentiful supply, and they have transformed the drugs landscape.
  7. Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits

    The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
  8. Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC

    Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.
  9. Watch: Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

    The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
  10. Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world

    As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
  11. How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

    Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.
  12. I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about

    Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
  13. The singles choosing in-person dating events over apps

    The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.
  14. 'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

    In the wake of the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.
  15. 'The French correction' and 'Labour cuts £2bn from Army'

    Violent unrest in France continues and Defence drops funding for frontline military vehicles lead Tuesday's papers.
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  17. Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon

    A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
  18. Seventh day of violent clashes between Albanian protesters and police

    Almost 300 people have been injured, more than half of them police, as violent anti-government demonstrations show no sign of easing.
  19. Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support, says court filing

    The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.
  20. Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders

    Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.
  21. Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  22. Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation

    The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.
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  24. Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making

    On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.
  25. England unchanged to face France after Tonga defeat

    Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this Saturday.
  26. Race, illness, injury, repeat - REDs and why men are suffering in silence

    British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling.
  27. Ronaldo given 30-day suspension and £215 fine by Portuguese FA

    Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.
  28. England coach should be English, suggests Fleming

    New Zealander Stephen Fleming, England’s new Test coach, suggests the national team should be led by someone from England.
  29. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

    After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
  30. Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season

    Tottenham Hotspur record their first Premier League win of the season and move off the bottom of the table with a home victory over Coventry City.