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  1. Algerian sex offender mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison arrested

    Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was one of two men let out in error from the prison within a week.
  2. Trump says he may give Hungary an exemption on Russian oil sanctions

    Trump has recently increased pressure on US allies to curb their spending on Russian oil.
  3. Why this woman believed she was Madeleine McCann - and what she did next

    Julia Wandelt began "telling anyone who would listen" she was the missing child in June 2022.
  4. DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

    The Nobel Prize winner felt ostracised by the scientific community over his comments on race and intelligence.
  5. British ex-soldier arrested over alleged murder of Kenyan woman in 2012

    Robert James Purkiss faces extradition over allegations he murdered Agnes Manjiru.
  6. Ex-footballer Joey Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts

    The former footballer directed posts on X towards Jeremy Vine and pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
  7. Whip restored to four Labour MPs after rebellion

    Chris Hinchliff says his focus remains on contributing to "Labour's historic mission".
  8. What does Elon Musk do with all his money?

    While he has a penchant for cars and jets, the world's richest person reportedly lives a relatively modest life.
  9. Sixth Met officer sacked after BBC Panorama film

    Sgt Lawrence Hume was filmed calling for a Charing Cross police station detainee to be beaten up.
  10. Stand-off over £800,000 Your Party funds

    Your Party officials accuse Zarah Sultana of withholding funds despite publicly agreeing to transfer the money.
  11. UK records warmest ever Bonfire night - when will November temperatures finally drop?

    After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
  12. Why does Grand Theft Auto 6 keep getting delayed?

    The much-anticipated video game from Rockstar has been pushed back until the end of 2026.
  13. James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life'

    James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
  14. A 20-minute date with a Tinder predator destroyed my life for years

    Nadia said the abuse started after she ended their date early because of "red flags".
  15. Test yourself: How many zeros are in Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package?

    Can you fathom the scale of Elon Musk's pay rise?
  16. How a 'swimming cap' could transform care for brain-injured babies

    Researchers are trialling a new technique to monitor brain function in newborns.
  17. How many prisoners have been released by mistake?

    The accidental release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in the last week has put a spotlight on the Ministry of Justice, following the release of Hadush Kebatu in error last month.
  18. The battle over Gaza's future: Why no-one can agree on the rebuild

    From AI-powered super cities to designs that capture its 'soul and spirit', plans have already been draw up - but political obstacles remain
  19. Israel receives coffin Hamas says contains body of Gaza hostage

    If the body is identified as a hostage, five dead hostages will remain in Gaza and still need to be returned under a ceasefire deal.
  20. Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga lead 2026 Grammy nominations

    Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominees, while K-Pop breaks into the song of the year category.
  21. Kim Kardashian laughs off savage reviews for her TV drama

    She plays a divorce lawyer in All's Fair, which one critic said "may be the worst TV drama ever".
  22. Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce, reports say

    The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.
  23. Alex Salmond died with debts of more than £340,000

    Insolvency firm Begbies Traynor has named a trustee in sequestration to handle the former first minister's estate.
  24. Six officers face misconduct hearing over Cardiff triple death crash

    A group of five people were reported missing before being found in a crashed car two days later.
  25. McDonald's faces new crackdown on sexual abuse

    The announcement by the equality watchdog comes after a BBC investigation into abuse at the restaurant chain.
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  27. The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming?

    Why is the justice system failing and who is to blame?
  28. Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil

    Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?
  29. 'Good start' for Norris as he takes sprint pole

    Lando Norris secures pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint race with McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in third.
  30. 'Control freak' Sesko should ignore critics - Amorim

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim accepts £73.7m striker Benjamin Sesko has struggled at times in his first few weeks at the club but urges him not to take criticism from club legends personally.
  31. Sabalenka beats Anisimova in 'incredible match' to reach Riyadh final

    Aryna Sabalenka says winning an "incredible" semi-final against Amanda Anisimova will be "great preparation" for facing Elena Rybakina in Saturday's WTA Finals decider.
  32. 'Tuchel and England's world will not revolve around Bellingham'

    Jude Bellingham still has a point to prove despite being recalled to Thomas Tuchel's England squad, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  33. Guardiola in disbelief at numbers before 1,000th game

    Pep Guardiola says he cannot believe the numbers he has achieved before taking charge of his 1,000th game in management when Man City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
  34. From non-league to England call-up - who is 'Guernsey Grealish' Scott?

    From the eighth tier of English football to the England squad - who is new Three Lions call-up Alex Scott?
  35. Will Arsenal be team to end Chelsea's 'ridiculous' unbeaten run?

    Chelsea haven't lost a match in the Women's Super League in 32 games, but could Arsenal be the team to finally end that record?
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