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  1. US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin

    The 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
  2. 'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'

    Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
  3. Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

    Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
  4. Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

    Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
  5. Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

    Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
  6. Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school

    The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
  7. Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

    Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
  8. Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

    The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
  9. Websites taken down across Europe ahead of critical cyber-security update

    Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet.
  10. Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal

    A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea.
  11. The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on

    It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
  12. How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

    BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
  13. I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life

    Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
  14. Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

    The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
  15. Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

    Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
  16. Why Elon Musk is considering a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla

    Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.
  17. Trump's deportation drive is reshaping the town where he claimed migrants were eating pets

    The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
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  19. Hackers steal children's data after company used 'Password1' to protect old account

    The data watchdog reprimanded Ogi Networks Limited and Data Cymru after the 2024 ransomware attack.
  20. Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

    The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.
  21. Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

    Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
  22. Student who murdered university housemate jailed for life

    Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer.
  23. Woman given cancer diagnosis by hospital employee who accessed her records

    Pippa Boardman says she lost "dignity and privacy" after she was told by an acquaintance she had cancer.
  24. Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim

    Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape.
  25. Missing German WW2 U-boat found 82 years on

    The U-672 sub was identified 20 miles (32km) off Salcombe after divers discovered it in August.
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  27. F1 races to return to standard distance in 2028

    Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
  28. Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

    Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
  29. Why has Lord's dug up its pitch and what comes next?

    After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?
  30. Kildunne drops to bench as England ring changes

    Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years.
  31. PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL

    Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
  32. Allen reveals mental health clinic stay before return

    Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.