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  1. Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods

    The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.
  2. Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

    The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.
  3. Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

    A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
  4. US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

    The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
  5. South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium

    Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
  6. The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider

    Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
  7. The mystery of why so many black Britons still can't swim

    For decades, swimming ability has been lower in the black community. Our writer asks why.
  8. Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit

    An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.
  9. Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary

    Kemi Badenoch is expected to carry out a wider reshuffle of her front bench team following high-profile departures.
  10. One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon

    "It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
  11. This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show

    Peter Marinker is taking on one of Samuel Beckett's most famous plays alone on a London stage.
  12. The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening

    Young people say gardening offers joy, serenity and a sense of community.
  13. The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes

    BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
  14. 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

    So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
  15. What will Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveal about India's most powerful dynasty?

    Sonia Gandhi’s memoir may finally answer questions about power, loss and the Gandhi family’s political legacy.
  16. Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school

    Ukraine says Russia is deliberately attacking its culture, after strikes on publishers and churches.
  17. Parents of seriously ill children should be entitled to 12 weeks paid leave, says commissioner

    Children's commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza has backed called for more support for parents and carers.
  18. UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel

    Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
  19. 'Moonies' church leader jailed for two years over bribery offences

    Han Hak-ja, 83, gave South Korea's former first lady two Chanel bags and a diamond necklace, a court found.
  20. Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

    More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
  21. Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi

    Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
  22. Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems

    A survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.
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  24. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?

    And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
  25. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power

    And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
  26. Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?

    BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
  27. The transfers to watch before window closes

    BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
  28. Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit

    An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is catching up with the 39-year-old great.
  29. Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m

    Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
  30. Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire

    Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.
  31. England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick

    Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
  32. From playing Serena Williams on screen to US Open

    Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.