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  1. Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

    The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
  2. Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

    The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
  3. Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says

    It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
  4. Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

    The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
  5. Five days, one briefing: How Katie Zacharia’s short tenure unfolded

    The White House says the new press secretary is "transitioning out" of the role just days after taking the job.
  6. Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland

    UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
  7. Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors

    Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday.
  8. Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders

    At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
  9. Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

    Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
  10. Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC

    Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
  11. Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff

    William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
  12. Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show

    Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.
  13. Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

    Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
  14. Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping

    More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
  15. The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'

    The Daily Telegraph leads with reports that RAF jets had two close encounters with unidentified drones earlier this year.
  16. Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

    Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
  17. Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?

    Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
  18. Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on

    Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
  19. Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

    For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
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  21. 'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

    The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations".
  22. Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

    The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
  23. Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat

    Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
  24. Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements

    Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
  25. Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?

    So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
  26. Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
  27. Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife

    Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity".
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  29. Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands

    What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
  30. England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada

    England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto.
  31. Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs

    Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
  32. Dubois v Wardley 2 - heavyweight title fight predictions

    Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title rematch between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.
  33. Matos on tactics, Klopp's influence, and taking Swans to top of the league

    Swansea boss Vitor Matos spent five years as an elite development coach at Liverpool, but it would be unfair to paint him with a Jurgen Klopp-shaped brush entirely.
  34. Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?

    Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.