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  1. Tourist tax plans for England set to be outlined

    Mayors will be given powers to introduce local levies on overnight stays under devolution plans.
  2. Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump

    The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.
  3. Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

    The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations.
  4. Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

    Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.
  5. Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement

    BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim.
  6. AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?

    AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
  7. Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide

    The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.
  8. August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency

    Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
  9. Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell Burnham

    The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.
  10. Failures 'contributed to' death of Sir Richard Branson's wife

    Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
  11. We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed

    Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.
  12. Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat

    Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
  13. Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration

    The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers.
  14. Should you sync your workouts to your period?

    Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
  15. The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

    What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.
  16. 'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?'

    Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.
  17. Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks

    Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia.
  18. 'It's been a nightmare': Passengers face airport chaos after air traffic issue

    Thousands are still stranded as people describe sleeping on floors and "carnage" in baggage reclaim halls.
  19. BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series

    Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company.
  20. Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone

    Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years.
  21. Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case

    Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.
  22. 'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move

    The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community.
  23. Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge

    Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.
  24. UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog

    The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
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  26. Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?

    What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?
  27. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?

    And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?
  28. Why Dolly Parton meant so much to so many around the world

    Dolly Parton's death sparked an huge outpouring of love - why did she mean so much?
  29. A vivid account of WHAM!'s legendary 1985 tour in China

    Making pop history. Priceless footage tells the true story of a real 80s culture shock
  30. Arsenal are passing every test - and Odegaard is in form of his life

    Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.
  31. Liverpool will reward Mac Allister if he lets his football do talking

    After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.
  32. Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final

    Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.
  33. Star subs rescue Chelsea as Alonso 'takes blame'

    Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.
  34. What next for LIV Golf's star players, and its fight for survival?

    Golf's main tours are expecting a lot of interest in rejoining from LIV golfers – but the path back might not be so easy.
  35. Liverpool come from behind to beat Atletico Madrid

    Alexis Mac Allister scores an emphatic winner as Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
  36. Benn 'dragged down to pits of hell' by weight cut

    Conor Benn says making the welterweight limit for his world-title challenge against Ryan Garcia has felt like being "dragged down to the pits of hell" but insists he is healthy and will make weight.