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  1. UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn

    It comes as Defence Secretary John Healey announces 13 sites for potential munitions factories.
  2. Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk

    Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
  3. Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base

    The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.
  4. UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert to MPs and peers

    Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
  5. 'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

    The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.
  6. Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK

    The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.
  7. Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country

    A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.
  8. Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC

    Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
  9. Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal fire, trial told

    Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
  10. Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

    Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
  11. Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

    Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
  12. On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

    With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
  13. MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS

    Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.
  14. 'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'

    A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
  15. Watch: Stunning McTominay overhead kick puts Scotland on their way to victory

    Watch Scott McTominay's stunning overhead kick give Scotland an early lead in their decisive World Cup qualifier with Denmark.
  16. 'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'

    Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.
  17. Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

    Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
  18. First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists

    A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.
  19. Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

    Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
  20. Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer during defence firm break-in, jury told

    Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.
  21. Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says

    The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead.
  22. Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

    The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up
  23. Diddy denies sexual battery allegation after Los Angeles authorities open probe

    The new criminal investigation comes as the music mogul is serving a 4-year prison term.
  24. Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor

    Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld is hailed for her "strength and courage" after her death aged 95.
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  26. The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble

    Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.
  27. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?

    Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.
  28. The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years

    Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey
  29. Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones

    Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.
  30. 'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'

    A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
  31. The whole country is against you when you play in Australia - Finn

    Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.
  32. Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism

    Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.
  33. Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup

    Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.