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  1. Remains found after wildfire identified as mother-of-three missing since 2019

    A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found in London almost seven years after she went missing.
  2. King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands

    The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants such as Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.
  3. Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

    Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.
  4. Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah Woods

    Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" for community support.
  5. Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen

    BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.
  6. Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent and blame police for his death

    The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.
  7. OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

    The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
  8. 'I can get more time': Breast cancer patient finds out she can get life extending drug

    Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS.
  9. Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash

    It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.
  10. Watch: Seized luxury goods up for auction in Singapore after $2.2bn money laundering case

    The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
  11. Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?

    The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?
  12. Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

    Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
  13. Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

    There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
  14. GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate

    Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.
  15. 'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation

    Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
  16. Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger

    A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.
  17. Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice

    Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
  18. Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, Microsoft boss tells BBC

    Mustafa Suleyman said rival firm Anthropic is treating AI like it is human, which could create technology that humanity cannot control.
  19. Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections

    New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
  20. Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office

    Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
  21. Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss

    Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.
  22. At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows

    Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.
  23. Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

    South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
  24. Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'

    Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.
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  26. Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller

    It's the only thing you can trust. A friendship forged in motherhood is broken by a loss
  27. FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.
  28. Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

    Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.
  29. Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'

    Australia batter Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 and still gets flashbacks.
  30. How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer

    No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC Sport examines his transformation.
  31. A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

    Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
  32. River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue

    A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.