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  1. Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

    Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
  2. Madeleine McCann's father tells BBC how his family was hounded by press

    Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
  3. How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow

    In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
  4. Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says

    He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid elections.
  5. Spat at, attacked and threatened by schoolkids - life as a bus driver in Britain

    The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
  6. French far-right leader tells BBC he shares US warnings on Europe 'for most part'

    The US's new National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure".
  7. How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

    When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
  8. Teaching assistant lied to pupils about killing 250 people as a sniper

    Scott John Trigg-Turner told a year eight class he had been a US marine and still owned a gun.
  9. 'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media

    Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?
  10. Starmer urges European leaders to reform human rights laws to tackle illegal migration

    Sir Keir Starmer calls for European reforms to make protecting borders easier.
  11. Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday

    The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."
  12. Scotland fans spend thousands to realise World Cup dream

    Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.
  13. 'My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying'

    The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.
  14. Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in Formula 1 in 2026?

    BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.
  15. 'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's

    Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.
  16. Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win

    Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.
  17. People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic

    The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
  18. Man who grabbed Ariana Grande kicked out of Lady Gaga concert

    The incident in Australia comes after the man was jailed for nine days and deported from Singapore for public nuisance.
  19. UK asylum system hit by inefficiencies and wasted funds, watchdog finds

    In a new analysis, the National Audit Office finds “reactive” government policies moved problems elsewhere.
  20. Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit

    A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
  21. Hundreds of youth centres planned to reach 'isolated' generation

    The government sets aside £500m it says is needed to revive services aimed at disconnected teens and young adults.
  22. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83

    His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
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  24. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?

    Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
  25. Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?

    The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?
  26. The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more

    BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.
  27. Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026?

    BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.
  28. 'Playing Kyrgios will not damage women's sport'

    Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.
  29. Sledged on the beach - England's break in Noosa

    England can not escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.
  30. Would Liverpool have got 'soft' penalty in Premier League?

    Liverpool's late winner at Inter Milan in the Champions League came from a "soft" penalty decision, but would it have been given in the Premier League?
  31. 'I was poisoning myself before endurance events'

    Ironman world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay believes she was poisoning her body when carb-loading before she knew she was coeliac.