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  1. Sima Kotecha: Wandsworth prison is by far the worst I've visited

    The Victorian-era facility is one of the largest in the UK with its interior just as intimidating as its entrance.
  2. I wanted ChatGPT to help me. So why did it advise me how to kill myself?

    ChatGPT wrote a woman a suicide note and another AI chatbot role-played sexual acts with children, BBC finds.
  3. Andrew asked by Democrats in US Congress to appear for questioning over Epstein links

    The panel, which does not have the power to subpoena Andrew, made the request as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
  4. Labour should stick to manifesto pledge on tax, deputy leader says

    The government has repeatedly refused to rule out increasing income tax in this month's Budget.
  5. Hundreds of protesters at Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match

    Thousands gather as the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Aston Villa match starts after a small number of arrests.
  6. Southport killer's parents failed girls, families say

    The families of the victims of the Southport knife attacks say the tragedy was "not inevitable".
  7. Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies aged 85

    Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home having had Parkinson's for several years.
  8. COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction

    World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
  9. 'He threw himself at the attacker': Train stabbing survivor says hero passenger saved her

    Passenger Astrid, 19, tells the BBC how Stephen Crean stood between her and the alleged attacker.
  10. Sudan's RSF paramilitaries agree humanitarian ceasefire

    The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.
  11. Quiz: Are you a Celebrity Traitors superfan?

    With the finale only hours away, test your knowledge of the highs and lows of the latest series.
  12. Crime fixer caught by BBC offering to erase £60k fines on migrant workers

    Calling himself "the accountant", the fixer told undercover reporters how he could “confuse” immigration enforcement.
  13. Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?

    The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
  14. How 'secret' underground energy could heat every home in Cardiff

    Untapped underground energy could have potentially huge implications for Cardiff's 124,000 homes.
  15. Will quantum be bigger than AI?

    The highly-complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.
  16. Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse

    This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.
  17. Why the battle still rages over land ownership in Scotland

    The reaction to the Scottish government's wide-ranging new laws show the divided opinions on the issue.
  18. Man who murdered couple before taking their children to McDonald's jailed

    Derek Martin, 67, has been jailed for life for killing Chloe and Josh Bashford in Newhaven.
  19. Trump unveils deals to lower weight-loss drug prices in US

    US President Donald Trump announces agreements with drug makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
  20. Joey Barton says he is victim of 'political prosecution'

    The ex-footballer is accused of making offensive posts on X about a presenter and two commentators.
  21. Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress

    Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics.
  22. Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines

    More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.
  23. The Witcher stars stranded on boat as bomb found

    The stars of the Netflix fantasy drama say they were told not to panic and later heard a loud bang.
  24. Who, moi? Jennifer Lawrence reveals Miss Piggy movie plans

    The actress and close friend Emma Stone are set to co-produce the film, centered on the diva puppet.
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  26. What's The Point Of COP?

    The UN’s annual climate conference kicks off in Brazil.
  27. The Democrats are back…will it last?

    Republicans suffered losses in key elections on Tuesday night.
  28. The Vasa galleon: The ship that sank in the Baltic Sea

    Divers and historians make new discoveries about a remarkably well-preserved 17th-century galleon
  29. Middlesbrough reject Wolves approach for Edwards

    Middlesbrough reject Wolves' request to speak to their boss Rob Edwards about the Premier League side's vacant head coach role.
  30. Fin Smith to start at 10 in much-changed England side

    Fin Smith will start at fly-half against Fiji on Saturday, with Marcus Smith at full-back and usual captain Maro Itoje on the bench.
  31. Man Utd made mistakes - Amorim on Ronaldo criticism

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim admits the club "made a lot of mistakes in the past" when addressing criticism from ex-player Cristiano Ronaldo.
  32. Hundreds of protesters at Villa-Maccabi game

    Thousands gather as the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Aston Villa match starts after a small number of arrests.
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