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  1. Man admits drugging and raping wife for 20 years

    The victim watches from the public gallery as her husband pleads guilty to dozens of offences.
  2. Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father

    Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
  3. Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'

    Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
  4. What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK

    Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
  5. Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine

    The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
  6. Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit

    Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
  7. Oasis confirm second leg of reunion tour after weeks of social media teasers

    The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
  8. Former top civil servant received near-£860,000 pay-off

    Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
  9. Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say

    The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
  10. Amy Hunt tells Sydney Sweeney 'this is what women in sport look like' after controversial ad

    British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
  11. London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out

    Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
  12. Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?

    The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.
  13. The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - here's what real doctors think of it

    Those in the medical profession say the HBO Max show about a US hospital emergency room is the most realistic medical drama yet.
  14. Why I'm doing a September reset and how you can create a new routine

    It's the month when many of us embark on a new chapter so here's how to start strong and keep the good habits.
  15. I had 11 years of chemotherapy for a cancer I didn't have

    Becky Jones is among more than 40 people taking legal action against a hospital trust.
  16. Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

    What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
  17. The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

    A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.
  18. Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine

    North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia's war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC's Quentin Sommerville.
  19. Uganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance

    After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.
  20. Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia

    Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.
  21. Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported

    Romanian van driver Visile Barbu's appeal against deportation was dismissed by a judge.
  22. Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend

    Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.
  23. No police collusion in sectarian murder but multiple RUC failings included tip-off to suspect

    Robert Hamill died after he was beaten by loyalists in Portadown, County Armagh.
  24. Jury discharged in Boris Johnson wedding plot trial

    A jury fails to reach a verdict for Tim Speers who was accused of planning a protest at the event.
  25. Removal of US Embassy staffer from UK 'unforgivable'

    Charlotte Charles says the situation has "all the hallmarks" of her son's case.
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  27. Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?

    The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?
  28. Americast

    Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.
  29. 'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert

    British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
  30. Left in the dark - will fans ever get to hear live VAR audio?

    VAR is nearly 10 years old, and yet the game is still a long way off being allowed to broadcast the audio live to supporters.
  31. Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory

    Josh Kerr celebrated becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion by making a clear point about funding in athletics - BBC Sport explains what the issue is.
  32. Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism

    Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
  33. Is the Premier League already a two-team title race?

    Four games is far too soon to be talking about who is in or out of the title race... isn't it? BBC Sport asks if this is already a two-horse race.
  34. McCullum wants Pietersen to challenge methods

    Former batter Kevin Pietersen accused England players of not trying on last year's tour of India.
  35. Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penalty

    Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident that saw Ezri Konsa concede a penalty in Saturday's win over Sunderland.