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  1. Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say

    Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.
  2. Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's ‘shock’ recovery in hospital

    The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.
  3. Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

    Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.
  4. Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

    Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
  5. Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin

    Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.
  6. We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

    Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
  7. Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
  8. Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week

    The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.
  9. Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack

    Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial.
  10. Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes

    The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.
  11. 'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

    British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
  12. Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

    The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
  13. What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?

    Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.
  14. Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters

    Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
  15. How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear

    The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia.
  16. She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over

    The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.
  17. The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values'

    Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Tory conference dominates Thursday's papers.
  18. Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid

    Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
  19. World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers

    Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.
  20. Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam

    Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.
  21. Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats

    Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.
  22. Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says

    In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".
  23. Notorious gangland enforcer Paul Ferris dies aged 62

    The criminal-turned-author is believed to have died on Tuesday night after a short illness.
  24. BBC's Nicky Campbell tells court teacher who attacked him 'completely lost it'

    The presenter is giving evidence to a court examining accusations against two former Edinburgh Academy teachers who are unfit to stand trial.
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  26. Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII

    Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action
  27. Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict

    Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.
  28. Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president

    Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.
  29. Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal

    Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.
  30. Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms

    Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.
  31. Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended

    Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.
  32. How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal

    How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.
  33. Is it too early to look at Premier League table?

    Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.