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  1. One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called 999 himself

    He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas.
  2. How did the RAF Fairford incident go from 'suspected bomb plot' to police bail?

    Detectives are entering a vital stage of the investigation, with a number of options still open, the BBC's Daniel Sandford writes.
  3. Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years

    A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
  4. Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care

    The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
  5. Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core

    The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes.
  6. Three teenagers die after car enters River Wear

    The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say.
  7. Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts

    The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
  8. Antisemitism on the rise at universities, charity warns

    The Community Security Trust says reported incidents are "substantially higher" than before the war in Gaza began.
  9. It is time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust

    Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
  10. Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

    Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
  11. Watch: US journalist Evan Gershkovich describes being detained by Russian agents

    He was arrested in Russia in 2023 and later sentenced to 16 years on espionage charges.
  12. Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food

    The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".
  13. Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?

    Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money.
  14. Five takeaways from Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech

    Big policy announcements and emotional moments as the prime minister delivers a speech to Labour's conference.
  15. Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble

    I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
  16. Watch: How did Burnham's speech go down in the conference hall?

    The PM received a standing ovation as he spoke about his late dad while setting out reforms to social care.
  17. Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system

    The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform.
  18. 'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed

    Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free.
  19. 'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing

    Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
  20. Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them

    Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
  21. How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history

    More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum
  22. The Papers: 'Burnham's triple shock' and 'City face expulsion'

    Every front page on Wednesday is dominated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech at the Labour Party conference.
  23. Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

    Turner’s early 19th century painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December.
  24. I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

    Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
  25. Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

    Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.
  26. Village team triumphs in FA Cup row replay

    The controversial replay follows the FA ruling a referee had made a mistake in the initial match.
  27. Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas is charged with assault

    Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez is accused of striking an agent with his car's side-view mirror while driving away.
  28. Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries

    The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.
  29. Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run

    The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities.
  30. US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution

    The Tennessee inmate has been awaiting execution since she was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of a teenage classmate.
  31. Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit

    The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
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  33. Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm

    BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.
  34. The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League

    The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.
  35. Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust

    Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
  36. New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland

    Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English.
  37. Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings

    How the England players rated following their Nations League match.
  38. Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'

    The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
  39. Saracens face fines over 'wine consultant' Venter's media no-shows

    Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
  40. Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease

    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.