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  1. Burnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trials

    The key policy idea announced by David Lammy when he was justice secretary will no longer go ahead.
  2. Tories pledge to remove £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'

    Party leader Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC that she wants to see "people who work harder" not getting punished for doing so.
  3. What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

    Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
  4. Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

    Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
  5. Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London

    The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
  6. The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you

    Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
  7. When parenting advice becomes too much

    Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
  8. Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion

    Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
  9. Kemi Badenoch has cemented her image. Now she wants to put her party back on the big stage

    The Conservative leader is expected to set out a return to core conservative principles at the party’s annual conference.
  10. How to spot a psychopath at work - from a man who worried he could be one

    Geraint Anderson says some modern workplaces reward psychopathic traits.
  11. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says

    The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
  12. The Papers: 'Another tax bombshell?' and 'Terror plot targets'

    Several of today's papers feature Andy Burnham's latest plans as PM, including experts warning of a potential tax rise to help cover his social care plan.
  13. 'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

    More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
  14. Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution

    Pike's lawyers said the failure "goes far beyond any one person". Pike is in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.
  15. Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop

    After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.
  16. Sinfield completes fundraising challenge of seven ultramarathons in a week

    Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
  17. Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

    The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
  18. You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it

    Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.
  19. New life for dog rescued from house with 83 others

    Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.
  20. Friends embark on 20-year board game battle

    James Purcell and Andy Taeger are confident their friendship will survive the test.
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  22. Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

    Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".
  23. Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

    Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
  24. Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League

    Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
  25. Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings

    England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?
  26. 'Incredible' Red Bull upgrade enlivens F1 in Malaysia

    Even Lewis Hamilton fears Max Verstappen will be tough to beat in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
  27. Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win

    Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.