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  1. Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

    Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.
  2. Government under pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence

    Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.
  3. AI couldn't picture a woman like me - until now

    Paralympic swimmer Jess Smith, says representation means being seen as part of the AI world that's being built.
  4. Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

    Photographer Wim van den Heever got the winning shot beside an abandoned diamond mining settlement.
  5. How singing with other mums is helping women with postnatal depression

    New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
  6. Royal Mail fined £21m after missing post delivery targets

    It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued.
  7. I felt trapped, says victim of train sexual offence as reports rise

    A BBC investigation finds reports of sexual offences on trains rise by more than a third.
  8. Vets should publish prices, competition watchdog says

    The watchdog found pet owners pay 16.6% more on average at large vet groups than at independent vets.
  9. Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

    The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.
  10. ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

    CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".
  11. My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

    Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
  12. 24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East

    The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
  13. Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says

    The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.
  14. 'We want to raise our children': Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners released

    The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says over 80% of all buildings in the territory are destroyed or damaged.
  15. Which celebrity Traitor are you? Take our quiz to find out

    Many of us like to think we could handle the pressure of being a traitor, so choose the tactics you'd deploy.
  16. The Papers: 'Israel cuts aid to Gaza' and 'Reeves blow as prices rise'

    Several of the papers on Wednesday lead on a report from the International Monetary Fund.
  17. The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup

    England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?
  18. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

    Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
  19. The Indian woman who stood up to moral policing - and won a pageant

    Muskan Sharma, who won the Miss Rishikesh contest, said it made her feel like Miss Universe.
  20. Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16

    The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.
  21. Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

    The tougher rules will come in force in January as part of wider plans to cut immigration.
  22. British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visa

    Fisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.
  23. Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

    The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.
  24. D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dies aged 51

    D'Angelo, who died after a cancer diagnosis, leaves behind a "legacy of extraordinarily moving music", his family says.
  25. US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

    President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.
  26. Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to 'safe place'

    The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
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  28. The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup

    England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?
  29. 'British humour made me smile' - Tuchel enjoys fans' chants

    Thomas Tuchel says England fans' chants "made him smile" as they respond to his previous criticism in full voice in Riga.
  30. Armenia captain 'lost his head' - Republic of Ireland's Azaz on red card

    Republic of Ireland's Finn Azaz says Armenian captain Tigran Barseghyan "lost his head" when he was sent off for headbutting the Irish midfielder.
  31. Did Man City let De Bruyne leave too soon?

    Kevin de Bruyne is in sparkling form for Napoli and Belgium this season - did he leave Man City too soon?
  32. Muscat leads race to become new Rangers head coach

    Kevin Muscat is the leading candidate to replace Russell Martin as Rangers head coach, although the Ibrox club are talking to other targets.
  33. Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler

    The spotlight is on Beau Greaves after her landmark win over Luke Littler on Monday, but who is the 21-year-old from Doncaster?
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