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  1. Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds

    Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
  2. UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

    The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
  3. UK economy sees surprise growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget

    The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.
  4. Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments

    Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
  5. Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds

    BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
  6. White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials

    Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
  7. UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in

    Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
  8. Inside Brooklyn novelty shop at centre of 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird

    Art of Play says its staff have been threatened after the singer complained online about how she was treated.
  9. 'An inspiration to us all': PM launches brain cancer review after meeting swimmer Archie Goodburn

    The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
  10. What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try

    New legislation is being tabled in Australia's parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended content.
  11. Russell Brand was a 'sexual predator', prosecution alleges as rape trial begins

    The actor and comedian has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  12. Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

    It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
  13. I'm 12 and I want to try protein powder - should I?

    We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.
  14. How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections

    Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
  15. Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?

    Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
  16. The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'

    Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages.
  17. My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer

    Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
  18. How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label

    Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
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  20. Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year

    Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
  21. Ex-DUP leader Donaldson to be sentenced for child sex abuse including rape

    Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
  22. Global charity withholds report into its role in Syria's 'disappeared' children

    SOS Children's Villages International has acknowledged that more than 140 children were taken to its facilities by Syrian security services.
  23. North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay

    China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
  24. Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

    The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
  25. Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison

    The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.
  26. Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestream

    Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.
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  28. Unravel the secrets of a priceless piece of British history

    As the Bayeux Tapestry travels to the UK for the first time in 950 years, historians and experts unravel its secrets
  29. Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos

    Manchester City put on a show of defiance on their return to Etihad Stadium - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty.
  30. On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

    Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK - but the France forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer.
  31. The F1 pit stop that helped save lives

    How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
  32. Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?

    Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
  33. Southgate does not see return to Premier League management

    Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League.
  34. Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG

    Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium