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  1. 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.
  2. Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says

    Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.
  3. Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine

    The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
  4. Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support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.
  5. Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

    William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
  6. Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase

    Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
  7. What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis

    The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
  8. Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says

    All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.
  9. Australia's first-ever Michelin stars go to 11 restaurants in one state

    All of the spots are in South Australia, reportedly because the state government paid for incognito inspectors to visit.
  10. US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices

    The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.
  11. Burnham rules out coalition with Greens after 'Zionism is racism' motion

    Andy Burnham condemns the motion approved by Green Party members and says his party would "have nothing to do with it".
  12. 'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire

    Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
  13. One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

    Officers tell the BBC they are overstretched and struggling to keep up with sophisticated criminals.
  14. Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer

    Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.
  15. Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next

    With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
  16. Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

    A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
  17. Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget

    On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
  18. Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

    Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.
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  20. Shipwreck thought to be 4,700 years old found off coast of Turkey

    Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
  21. I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney

    The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
  22. Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022

    The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
  23. Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development

    Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
  24. Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears

    Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.
  25. Burnham had two hospitality dinners with Man City chairman, deleted records show

    The prime minister has been under growing pressure since the club was found guilty of Premier League rule breaches.
  26. Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim

    It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
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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. Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout

    Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox.
  30. Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development

    Fifa is set to propose a $3.4bn increase in the amount of money it hands out for football development across the world.
  31. Millwall's Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments

    Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticises halting a game following an accusation of abuse.
  32. Cokayne back as England face Canada threat in Toronto

    England welcome back the experience of Amy Cokayne at hooker as their 41-match unbeaten run comes under serious threat away to Canada.
  33. Star-studded Saudi exhibition postponed after deadly attacks

    The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia.
  34. Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031

    Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.