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  1. Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  2. Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia

    Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
  3. Watch: Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos

    In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil.
  4. Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds

    Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
  5. Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers

    Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020 solved the mystery of the pilot's disappearance.
  6. Four arrested after police officer injured in shooting

    The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say.
  7. 'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid drug crisis

    The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction.
  8. Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding

    Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.
  9. Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row

    The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.
  10. Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters

    The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.
  11. The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home

    An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.
  12. What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car

    Helen Haines was hit by a car in what the prime minister has called a "deliberate act".
  13. Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

    Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
  14. How one rule change is altering the face of one-day cricket

    One rule change has changed the face of ODI cricket. BBC Sport looks at its impact, who is benefiting and what it could mean for the future.
  15. Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote

    Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.
  16. 'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?

    Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
  17. Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza

    The number of people helped by the UN agency in the Palestinian territory will drop by about a third - from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.
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  19. Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction

    The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.
  20. Prime minister visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary of 'horrifying tragedy'

    A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.
  21. You Can See Everything documentary stuns with huge box office debut

    It shows fraudster Elizabeth Holmes invite a sceptical film into her home before she's sent to prison.
  22. Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded

    Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.
  23. Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

    Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
  24. Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

    The chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee says families should not be taxed through no fault of their own.
  25. Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

    Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
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  27. England manager Wiegman signs contract extension

    Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.
  28. Haaland a doubt, Semenyo out - what are Man City's options?

    Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca explores his attacking options for Tuesday's Champions League game against AEK Athens.
  29. Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues

    White-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player England fans rely on.
  30. South Africa-Australia Test finally resumes after rain - scorecard

    Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.
  31. Best images of F1 in the US through the years

    A selection of images from F1 races in the US, from Indianapolis, Watkins Glen and Long Beach to the streets of Dallas and the Caesars Palace car park.
  32. Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six

    Week six in the NFL produced some unlikely heroes as the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a huge upset while the Philadelphia Eagles suffered another loss.