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  1. Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

    The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.
  2. Government could force media industry to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.
  3. Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

    The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.
  4. Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough

    Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
  5. Are max strength cold and flu pills worth the money?

    Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.
  6. Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.
  7. Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers

    The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
  8. Clashes erupt in Barcelona after thousands join Spain general strike

    Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.
  9. Sunbed firms must not downplay cancer risk, says watchdog

    The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.
  10. Survivor pulled from rubble of deadly building collapse in New York

    Two people are dead and several others injured as rescuers scour the debris in Brooklyn.
  11. Democrat Scott Colom seals historic win in Mississippi Senate race

    Colom is the first black person from the southern state elected to the US Senate in over 140 years.
  12. Burnham's push for closer EU ties causes ripples in his party and others

    Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.
  13. 'You're triggering me': How to understand your therapy-speak teen

    Words most often heard in the therapist's chair have made their way into day-to-day conversation - here's a parents' guide to understanding it.
  14. How much art does your council own and is it locked away or on display?

    More than 500,000 pieces of art are owned by 225 councils, the BBC finds, but most of it is storage.
  15. Trying Tourette's device was the best day of my life

    Katie is one of many that say a device developed by researchers in Nottingham helped calm her symptoms.
  16. The Papers: 'TV industry must tackle abuse' and Cameron tells PM 'Don't rejoin the EU'

    Many papers report on the ongoing fallout following the publication of allegations against entertainer David Walliams.
  17. Watch: Moment historic ship sinks off the coast of Florida

    The SS United States, an historic ocean liner which has been out of commission for decades, will become the world's largest artificial underwater reef.
  18. Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected

    Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.
  19. Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax

    More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public.
  20. Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

    The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.
  21. Australian teen missing in bush for six days rescued alive

    The 17-year-old's mum has joked that he is "grounded for life" and "never leaving the house again".
  22. British soldier charged with rape of woman serving in Cyprus

    Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne serving in The Highlanders was arrested and charged in October.
  23. Missing 11-month-old baby rescued after being buried alive in a crate in South Carolina

    Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.
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  26. Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better

    Mauricio Pochettino looks set to turn a decade-long courtship with Man Utd into a full-blown relationship, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  27. Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick

    Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.
  28. Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true

    From 21-year-old who scored 79 seconds into his debut to being on the brink of breaking his nation's appearance record, BBC Sport looks at Harry Kane's England career.
  29. Assessing the reasons for Man City's decline in form under Maresca

    The ongoing international break gives manager Enzo Maresca much-needed time to fix the growing issues in his Man City squad.
  30. Andreeva wins 11 games in a row to thrash Sabalenka at WTA Finals

    Mirra Andreeva wins 11 games in a row to thrash world number two Aryna Sabalenka and reach the last four at the WTA Finals.
  31. Littler expected 'pub players' on Netflix show

    Luke Littler says he thought he would be facing pub players on his recent Netflix show, which was billed as giving "amateurs a chance at life-changing money".
  32. Japan want 'the sky to fall in' at Twickenham - Jones

    Eddie Jones says Japan are drawing inspiration from Italy as they chase their own landmark win over England on Saturday.