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  1. Staggered age of consent to be discussed after Brand case, minister says

    A woman who alleges she was raped by the jailed comedian when she was 16 is campaigning to see relationships between 16-and 17-year-olds and adults made illegal.
  2. Man and woman die and four arrested after police pursuit crash in Leeds

    Four people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police say.
  3. Ex-Met Police inspector lied about wife's death in Barbados hotel room, BBC learns

    Warren Arter faced claims of sexually exploiting crime victims - his wife was found in a blood-stained room.
  4. Minister backs legal right to job support for young people

    The work and pensions secretary said the level of support currently on offer was too vague.
  5. Suspected China spy linked to Nvidia's ex-boss left Megaspeed in 2025, company says

    The Nvidia scandal has raised questions over whether advanced AI chips ended up in China, despite US restrictions.
  6. Hannah Fry feels 'unbelievably lucky' after cervical cancer treatment

    The presenter says she has received a 'five-year clear' after having a hysterectomy in her thirties.
  7. Watch: SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth

    SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".
  8. Judo champion shakes up French presidential race with surprise candidacy

    Teddy Riner is one of the most popular figures in modern-day France, and one in five voters say they could support him.
  9. Beauty advent calendars can cost hundreds but are they value for money?

    Beauty calendars have become a Christmas staple and have become particularly popular with female shoppers.
  10. Holly Humberstone: People can't connect to a pop star who's 'too polished'

    The singer felt forced to compete with her female peers, until she realised the power of longevity.
  11. My mother told me I would die if I sought treatment for Ebola - I am proof you can survive

    Fear and misinformation surrounds the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo - Dr Kamwanga's mother was not immune.
  12. Can lessons in shaking hands and making eye contact help kids land jobs later in life?

    Year 10 pupils are learning employability skills to reduce the number of young people who end up "Neet".
  13. Iran targets US military base in Bahrain with drone attack

    It marks the second attack on the country in three days and comes as the US and Iran remain locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz.
  14. Three men sentenced to death in Jordan over fatal church mass shooting

    The attack on funeral at a Greek Orthodox church killed nine and injured 34 others last month.
  15. Schoolboy imposter subjected ex-professor and wife to 'terrifying ordeal'

    Brian MacKinnon - who posed as a school boy in his 30s - targeted a former university professor as he lay in bed with his wife.
  16. Israel kills Hamas commander in strike on Gaza camp, officials say

    Both Hamas and IDF officials confirm the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of the Rafah Brigade.
  17. Banton hits century and bowlers sparkle for England to level ODI series against Australia

    Tom Banton scores a century and Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson impress with the ball as England's wildly inconsistent one-day team hammer Australia.
  18. Man dies after being hit by ambulance near Sunderland

    Northumbria Police says a man in his 30s died at the scene on the A19 near Sunderland.
  19. South Korea's top scorer in tax accountancy exam admits cheating

    Han Won-seok, 34, confessed to using a hidden camera and AI to get a near-perfect mark on the significant test.
  20. Onions in your socks? Why homespun cold remedies can work for some

    Expert says genetics and the placebo effect explain why some treatments become family favourites.
  21. Dexter and dog Reginald offered place to stay before Christmas as part of PM's pledge

    Homeless people and charities react as work to help find everyone accommodation by Christmas begins.
  22. One of the most commonly injured body parts that many of us never train

    Performance physiotherapist Genevieve Taiwah shares her top tips for looking after the joint that accounts for 5% of A&E visits.
  23. Former lorry driver, 91, knits 200 woolly hats

    Stanley Workman turns his hobby into a passion project to support worthy causes.
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  26. Rumpelstiltskin fools Shrek into being erased from existence

    The fairy tale is ogre. Fooled by Rumpelstiltskin, Shrek's world is turned upside down
  27. McIlroy targets 10 titles after equalling Montgomerie's European record

    Rory McIlroy pips Eugenio Chacarra in a thrilling battle to win a record-equalling eighth season-long European tour title, and his fifth in a row.
  28. Banton pushes case and bowlers sparkle for inconsistent England

    Tom Banton scores a century and Sonny Baker and Gus Atkinson impress with the ball as England's wildly inconsistent one-day team hammer Australia.
  29. Branthwaite, Garner and King omitted for Spain game

    England manager Thomas Tuchel omits Josh King, James Garner and Jarrad Branthwaite from his squad to face Spain on Sunday night.
  30. Australia's Sayers 'took sandpaper from field' & rejects Cummins' claims

    Australia bowler Chadd Sayers says he helped take sandpaper from the field in the match prior to the Cape Town Test and backs Usman Khawaja's recollection over Pat Cummins'.
  31. 'We got disrespected' - Walsh and Australia make World Cup point

    Reece Walsh gave a powerful response to Australia's critics as they secured a fourth successive World Cup triumph, saying that: "I feel we got disrespected."