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  1. Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

    Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
  2. Tesla recalls nearly three million cars in China over hidden door handles

    Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
  3. 'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain

    There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.
  4. Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada

    The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.
  5. Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

    Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
  6. Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live

    Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.
  7. UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location

    The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location.
  8. Pubs and hotels could see business rates reformed after review

    The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.
  9. Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan

    The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
  10. Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

    The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
  11. Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope

    Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.
  12. How to get £2,000 to play computer games at university

    Roehampton University offers students a year;y scholarship to play esports alongside their studies.
  13. 'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

    A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.
  14. Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission

    Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.
  15. The Papers: 'Pain beyond words' and 'Graduates face worst job market'

    Photographs of the two police officers killed in a crash on Saturday morning lead several front pages on Monday.
  16. Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

    The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
  17. Rain to return this week with chance of thunderstorms and flooding

    Some much-needed rainfall is forecast through the coming week and will be welcome for places that have seen exceptionally dry and hot weather for much of the summer.
  18. Reform says it will prioritise young British-born workers for social housing

    Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".
  19. King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

    Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
  20. China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh

    Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
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  22. Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?

    And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.
  23. How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

    Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.
  24. An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum

    Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option
  25. Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle

    Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improve after below-par display.
  26. What will it take to stop the England hangovers?

    Yet again, England are dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident. Only strong action will ensure there are no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.
  27. Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

    Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.
  28. Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

    Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.
  29. Mateta's contract claim leaves Palace with transfer decision

    Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?
  30. Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

    The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.