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  1. Courts backlog will fall despite scrapping of jury trial plan, minister says

    Proposals to limit jury trials were first introduced by former justice secretary David Lammy last year.
  2. Badenoch unveils plan to end £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' ahead of Tory conference

    The Conservative leader tells the BBC the earnings threshold for government support stops people "working harder".
  3. Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk

    Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death.
  4. Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

    Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
  5. Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

    State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.
  6. Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegations

    Michael Kotlikoff described the allegations of a woman who says she was drugged and gang raped as "deeply disturbing".
  7. Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes

    Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
  8. The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you

    Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.
  9. Gentle parenting, helicopter or snowplough – is there really a best way to be a parent?

    Many parents feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting information available
  10. What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

    Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.
  11. Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion

    Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
  12. Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

    The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
  13. Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia after long delays

    Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.
  14. 'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis

    More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
  15. Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop

    After highs of 28C in the final week of September, cooler air will arrive this week with temperatures falling closer to the seasonal norm.
  16. Porridge makers from opposite sides of globe triumph in world championship

    Dutch champion Gina Saarberg took the coveted Golden Spurtle, while Australian champion maestro Rob Reid won the Speciality Porridge category at the finals in the Scottish Highlands.
  17. I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

    Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?
  18. Woman pregnant years after life-saving transplant

    Keeleigh John says her pregnancy would not be possible without her childhood organ donor.
  19. House up for auction for £17k - but it doesn't have a roof

    It's been home to north Wales' strongest man Dewi Arfon near Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.
  20. Horse lover's final wish fulfilled with pony visit

    Denise Lee was able to spend time with two ponies at a hospice after her daughter appealed for help.
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  23. Verstappen wins in Malaysia after long delays as Russell retires

    Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.
  24. Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

    Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".
  25. Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment

    BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.
  26. 'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

    Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.
  27. Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night'

    Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was "ashamed" of his side's performance on a "catastrophic night" against England.