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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. 'No light, no water, no heat': Ukrainians struggle with blackouts as Russia hits power grid

    For parents in parts of Ukraine, trying to lead a normal family life with just a few hours of power each day is taking its toll.
  3. Daniel Thomas admits boat criminal damage in channel

    Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.
  4. 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.
  5. Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says

    Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.
  6. Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi elects first black senator in 150 years

    In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.
  7. Watch: 'Life-changing moment' boy turns on Tourette syndrome device to help stop tics

    The wrist device, which has been developed by researchers in Nottingham, has been described as "life-changing".
  8. Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet

    Colder than average conditions are spreading across the UK with overnight temperatures set to drop to -7C but the chilly snap may not last too long.
  9. The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games

    Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
  10. Was Delhi pollution data during Diwali misleading?

    BBC Verify analysis indicates missing data led official Diwali pollution figures to be lower than they should be.
  11. '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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. How much art do councils in England own and are pieces 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. Why did a day off for Finland's embassy in Australia go viral?

    Sleuths shared their "despair" when Finland's embassy in Australia's capital closed for 24 hours to hold a planning day and expressed "relief" when it reopened.
  16. 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.
  17. Man arrested after sexual assaults at University of Huddersfield

    Seven women were approached and grabbed in Huddersfield, police say, with a 29-year-old man held.
  18. US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin

    Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
  19. Oil spill closes 18 beaches across Kent

    The source of the oil, which has closed beaches in Ramsgate and Margate, has not been identified.
  20. Media industry could be forced to improve safeguards after Walliams allegations

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy could force participation in an industry watchdog to protect whistleblowers, the BBC understands.
  21. Threat was to RAF Mildenhall not to the town, says MP

    A Suffolk MP says the government tells him the threat was not imminent.
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  24. The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games

    Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?
  25. England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey

    Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey.
  26. Robertson set to make history but his hero Dalglish will always be King

    Ties bind Scotland captain Andy Robertson and the man whose caps record he's about to equal, Kenny Dalglish, in more ways than one, writes Tom English.
  27. Nurmagomedov slaps Dvalishvili to spark hotel brawl

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov are involved in a physical altercation in Abu Dhabi.
  28. 'Thursday is a deserved occasion to celebrate' - how Kane's fairytale came true

    From the 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. 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.