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  1. Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

    Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
  2. Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea

    A man, a woman and a teenage girl die, and a younger girl is in critical condition, after swimming off Shoreham on the Sussex coast.
  3. 'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan

    Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
  4. Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

    Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
  5. Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret

    In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about her husband's own diagnosis.
  6. Is another UK heatwave on the way in September?

    Some long range forecasts are suggesting autumn could be hotter and drier than average. Simon King explores whether a warm spell might be on the cards.
  7. Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

    US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
  8. Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

    Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
  9. Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party

    Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
  10. Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says

    An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.
  11. Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

    Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
  12. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted

    Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
  13. How one man gets new laws passed - again and again

    Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?
  14. Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

    BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
  15. From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand

    An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.
  16. The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'

    Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.
  17. Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".
  18. The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns

    Conservationists remove the equivalent of 10,000 coins that had been wedged into the Giant's Causeway's pillars.
  19. Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'

    The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
  20. Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM

    The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.
  21. Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

    Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
  22. Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

    Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.
  23. Fire engulfs Bermondsey waste centre

    About 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.
  24. Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey

    The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
  25. ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

    A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice
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  27. Russia Threatens The UK (Again)

    Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
  28. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  29. Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal

    Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
  30. Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

    Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".
  31. Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story

    Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
  32. Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

    Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
  33. Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

    Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
  34. Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers

    Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.
  35. Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations

    The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.