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  1. Burnham and Macron discuss small boats and bringing UK closer to Europe

    The leaders also discuss Ukraine and the Middle East in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.
  2. Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply

    Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 
  3. Badenoch accuses Burnham of kicking defence spending into the long grass

    Andy Burnham has committed to reaching the Nato target of 3.5% spending by 2035, but not 3% by 2030.
  4. Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92

    Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
  5. Schools to close early for A66 crash funeral amid safety concerns

    The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.
  6. UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact

    The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
  7. Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election

    The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
  8. Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills

    Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
  9. Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

    Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
  10. Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day

    A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.
  11. Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face

    The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
  12. Amelia Dimoldenberg to close doors of Chicken Shop Date

    Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade.
  13. How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women

    The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
  14. How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour

    Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.
  15. Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference

    The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
  16. Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options

    Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
  17. Watch: What it's like to ride in one of the UK's first robotaxis

    The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.
  18. They were raised on Drag Race UK - but can they snatch the crown?

    A new wave of queens raised on the hit reality show are among the 12 contestants set to compete for the series eight crown.
  19. The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis

    At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?
  20. More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands

    Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
  21. 'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33

    Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
  22. Satellite images show how Canadian 'island' vanished before turning up 20 miles away

    BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.
  23. Four to face trial accused of murdering baby

    The four Slovakian nationals will stand trial at Sheffield Crown Court in April, a judge rules.
  24. Pupil who stabbed teacher in head given four-year detention order

    Vicki Williams feared she would die in the classroom attack at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.
  25. Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears

    Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
  26. US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage

    With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stand out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd.
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  28. How Did Andy Burnham Do In First PMQs?

    And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason
  29. Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?

    The US military is losing its senior leaders.
  30. I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean

    Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.
  31. The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs

    The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.
  32. Sarr 'needs time' to process collapse of Liverpool move

    Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says Eagles head coach Pierre Sage.
  33. Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England

    An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day International in Derby.