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  1. Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC

    Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.
  2. Key takeaways from BBC interview as Earl Spencer defends claims about King

    Earl Spencer speaks to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg ahead of the publication of his book about his sister Diana, Princess of Wales.
  3. Watch: Emotional Earl Spencer says he misses sister Diana every day

    "This is my swan song too. I'm not here to bang on about Diana, this is my final word, celebration of her", Earl Spencer told presenter Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

    Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.
  5. Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

    The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.
  6. Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

    Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.
  7. Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

    Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
  8. Watch: Earl Spencer says he felt Charles had 'giddy tone' during call after Diana's death

    Princess Diana's brother has been interviewed by the BBC ahead of the release of his book on the late Princess of Wales.
  9. Watch the full interview with Earl Spencer on iPlayer in Princess Diana: My Sister's Story

    In this UK exclusive, Laura Kuenssberg interviews Earl Spencer.
  10. Bitter row over Diana book brings back unhappy times for royals

    Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then-Princess of Wales' death.
  11. 'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity

    A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
  12. The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder

    Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.
  13. Cultural treasures are being destroyed worldwide - so why is no-one being punished?

    A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.
  14. Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth

    "It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.
  15. 'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

    The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
  16. Maddy Cusack's family still waiting for answers on third anniversary of her death

    The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.
  17. Trump says his planned triumphal arch will double as a military complex to store ammunition

    Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.
  18. Top Gear star Richard Hammond thanks emergency crews 20 years on from crash

    Richard Hammond was seriously injured in a jet dragster crash at Elvington in September 2006.
  19. Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building's structure

    Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.
  20. Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found

    The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.
  21. German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

    The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
  22. Twin's stillbirth inspires grieving father's children's book

    Richard Ganjavi says you never get over the loss of a child but hopes his book will be her legacy.
  23. The Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?

    Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.
  24. I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of

    Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
  25. Asian hornet hunt leads to nest discovery

    Bee keepers and inspectors used GPS trackers to follow the insects and find the nest in Oldham.
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