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  1. King says plan to reduce cancer treatment a 'personal blessing'

    The 77-year-old describes the "good news" as a milestone, which comes after early diagnosis and effective intervention.
  2. Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'reckless', says Starmer

    The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.
  3. New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

    The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.
  4. Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

    The European sperm market is booming, but are some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies?
  5. Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire

    Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.
  6. Robert Rhodes plotted to kill his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him

    Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.
  7. Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey

    Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.
  8. ‘A lone person battling the system’ - hundreds reveal struggle to get help for adopted children

    A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.
  9. Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability

    The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase will fight for the final time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?
  10. A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life

    Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
  11. Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create

    Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.
  12. An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

    Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.
  13. Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'

    A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.
  14. The Papers: 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets

    The King's cancer treatment update leads Saturday's papers.
  15. As the USA targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

    Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.
  16. 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup

    Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
  17. Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

    Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.
  18. Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea

    Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.
  19. Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks

    Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan.
  20. Reform claims to now have more members than Labour

    Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.
  21. Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

    Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.
  22. Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

    The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.
  23. From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

    The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  24. Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records

    The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence.
  25. Darts world champion says she 'blubbered like a child' after win

    Deta Hedman is crowned world champion for the first time in a career spanning five decades.
  26. Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more

    Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
  27. How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

    When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
  28. IVF podcasters 'thrilled' to win audio award

    Becky and Ben Saer say they are thrilled with an APA award for their podcast on fertility treatment.
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  30. Is Flu Different This Winter?

    The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.
  31. How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?

    And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?
  32. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning

    When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
  33. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'

    Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.
  34. 'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends

    England leave their Ashes break in Noosa and will resume training on Sunday before the crucial third Test in Adelaide.
  35. 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup

    Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
  36. Guardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and Charles

    Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola.
  37. Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match after Slot talks

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.
  38. Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane

    Jamaica netballers tell BBC Sport about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on their preparations for their international series against England.
  39. End of the Worlds for Smith but Van Veen wins through

    European champion Gian van Veen books his place in the second round of the PDC World Championship but 12th seed Ross Smith suffers a shock first-round exit.