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  1. Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says

    Group Captain Gez Currie said the pilots were in hospital being cared for and were with their families.
  2. Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat

    The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
  3. Anti-migrant activist arrested after dinghy slashed in Channel

    Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.
  4. Watch: What you need to know about the OpenAI Australian government hack

    The BBC’s North America technology correspondent Lily Jamali explains how the Medicare breach happened, and why it matters.
  5. Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

    Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
  6. 781 migrants arrive in small boats in one day, breaking 2026 record

    A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.
  7. Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find

    African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.
  8. NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found

    The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.
  9. Cardiff to host long-awaited Fury v Joshua fight

    Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.
  10. Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

    People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
  11. Tories would stop long-term jobless using benefits to buy alcohol and cigarettes

    The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
  12. I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic

    Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.
  13. As AI hacks ramp up, are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?

    Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.
  14. £170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar

    Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.
  15. 'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash

    Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.
  16. Eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water

    The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".
  17. They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?

    Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
  18. 'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

    Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
  19. Burnham describes ban on alcohol in football stands as 'discrimination'

    The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
  20. Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

    New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.
  21. Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban

    A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
  22. Police in Scotland arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking

    About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland.
  23. FBI investigating claim hackers have stolen details of all its agents

    The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.
  24. Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'

    The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show.
  25. Edinburgh Zoo's red panda goes to the vet for toothache

    Red panda Bruce laid on his back under a general anaesthetic, as vets removed the problem tooth and checked him for other illnesses.
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  27. Fury v Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff

    Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.
  28. Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

    Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
  29. How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database

    BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
  30. Russell fastest from Antonelli in Baku practice

    Mercedes driver George Russell heads both Friday practice sessions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  31. The eel-powered 11-year-old making history

    Primary school student Yuki Kurihara makes a flying start as he becomes the youngest athlete at this year's Asian Games.
  32. Is this really the Premier League's 'Bermuda Triangle'?

    Do the stats back the social media meme that Bournemouth, Brighton and Brentford form a Premier League 'Bermuda Triangle' where teams lose points?