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  1. Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

    It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
  2. Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC

    Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
  3. Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes

    Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday
  4. Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk

    Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
  5. Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'

    It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence.
  6. Shelton beats Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semis

    Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time.
  7. Police officer's funeral to take place after A66 crash that killed seven

    PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.
  8. Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards

    The comedian and Celebrity Traitors win big - see a full list of winners and nominees from the 26th edition of the awards.
  9. Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.
  10. Baby orangutans found in Indian forest spark trafficking inquiry

    The critically endangered apes were found far from their natural habitat in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.
  11. 'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on

    As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
  12. Are women better than men at endurance running?

    Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
  13. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

    Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
  14. British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

    Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
  15. Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but it comes at a cost

    The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
  16. I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

    For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.
  17. The trail of clues that suggest our planet might be heating faster than we realised

    A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
  18. Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k

    Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband.
  19. Tycoon to pay ex-wife $1.87bn in record South Korea divorce settlement

    The billion dollar payout marks the largest divorce settlement in the country's history.
  20. LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection with $45m owed to players

    LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.
  21. US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes

    It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
  22. 'Emotional rollercoaster' - Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out on what led to mistrial

    The three jurors said after 40 hours, a lone male juror wouldn't agree with the rest of the panel to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity.
  23. South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump

    Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
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  25. Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?

    UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
  26. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?

    And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?
  27. Shelton beats Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish to reach semis

    Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton that ends at 03:34 local time.
  28. LIV files for bankruptcy protection with over $45m owed to players

    LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.
  29. McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - Verstappen Q&A

    In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.
  30. England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract

    England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
  31. In the middle again - but Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder'

    Trent Alexander-Arnold started in midfield for Real Madrid's win over Inter - but Jose Mourinho says it is not his best position.
  32. Are women better than men at endurance running?

    Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?