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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 calls for greater scrutiny of press

    Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
  3. 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.
  4. 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'.
  5. Major talks to begin on how European human rights laws handle migration cases

    Sir Keir Starmer calls for European reforms to make protecting borders easier.
  6. Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban

    Teenagers affected by Australia's under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.
  7. Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers

    The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
  8. 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".
  9. Humans cuddle up to meerkats in the monogamy rankings

    When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
  10. UK spending half an hour longer online than in pandemic, says Ofcom

    The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025
  11. 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.
  12. '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?
  13. The Papers: Trump says Europe 'weak' and 'faithful servant' Winkleman

    The US president has attacked Europe, with his comments splashed across a number of Wednesday's front pages.
  14. '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.
  15. 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.
  16. Mutated flu virus is circulating - so should you buy a vaccine this year?

    Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
  17. MI5 under more scrutiny after multiple criticisms

    Concerns are raised over whether the MI5 can be trusted to provide full evidence to courts and investigations following the findings of Operation Kenova.
  18. Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse

    Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine

    He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.
  25. Australia captain Cummins back for third Ashes Test

    Pat Cummins, who has not played since July, will captain Australia in the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.
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  27. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?

    Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
  28. 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?
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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?
  32. '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.
  33. Australia captain Cummins back for third Ashes Test

    Pat Cummins, who has not played since July, will captain Australia in the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.
  34. Son, Simons and mini Spurs revival lift Frank's spirits

    Son Heung-min's emotional return sets the tone for another significant step forward for Spurs and head coach Thomas Frank, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.