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  1. Police bullied me into admitting murder, says man wrongly jailed for 38 years

    In his first interview since release, Peter Sullivan says he wants an apology from the police after wrongful conviction of the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall.
  2. Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as World Cup dreams come true

    A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
  3. Watch: Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic

    Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
  4. Our son's about to turn three - finding new childcare has left us at our wits' end

    The number of childminders in England is falling - with one charity warning they could all be gone by 2033.
  5. Snow and ice hits with warnings of travel disruption

    Multiple warnings are in force across the UK as snow and ice could cause disruption, BBC Weather's Simon King explains.
  6. Release of Epstein files awaits Trump's signoff after clearing Congress

    Once the US president signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
  7. MP's aide reported suspected China LinkedIn approach

    Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.
  8. Adverts from Booking.com and three hotel chains banned over misleadingly cheap rooms

    Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
  9. Nine killed in Russian attack on western Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Blocks of flats were hit in the western city of Ternopil and many people were left dead and wounded, said Ukraine's leader.
  10. 'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

    The US president's claims that the crown prince "knew nothing" contradict the CIA's own assessment.
  11. UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn

    A highly critical report says the UK does not have the resources it needs to deal with complex military threats.
  12. I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head, says captain Robertson

    Scotland's players talk, and talk, and talk after sealing a place in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a scarcely believable 4-2 victory over Denmark.
  13. Why McTominay's overhead kick could have been third best goal of the night

    Scotland scored three stunning goals in their era-defining win over Denmark - but which was the best?
  14. Is Clarke now Scotland's greatest-ever manager?

    Steve Clarke cements his place in Scottish football folklore by leading his nation to three major tournaments.
  15. McLean nets from halfway in stoppage time to seal World Cup spot

    Kenny McLean scores from the halfway line, deep into stoppage time, to seal Scotland's first men's World Cup appearance since 1998 as they beat Denmark 4-2.
  16. On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

    With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
  17. 'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

    Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.
  18. Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base

    The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.
  19. MI5's 'Chinese spies' alert and Trump defends MBS

    Reported Chinese espionage in the UK and the Saudi crown prince's visit to DC dominate Wednesday's papers.
  20. 'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'

    Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.
  21. First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists

    A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.
  22. Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

    Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
  23. Lebanon says Israeli strike killed 13 people near Palestinian refugee camp

    The Israeli military says it targeted Hamas members "operating in a training compound", which Hamas rejected as "fabrication and lies".
  24. Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC

    Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
  25. Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer during defence firm break-in, jury told

    Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.
  26. Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says

    The cargo ship lost power before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leaving six workers dead.
  27. Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal fire, trial told

    Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
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  29. The Google Boss And The Massive AI Gamble

    Google boss gives BBC a warning about the economic risks of the AI bubble.
  30. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?

    Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.
  31. The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years

    Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey
  32. Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones

    Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.
  33. 'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'

    A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
  34. England name Bashir in squad for Ashes opener

    England keep their options open for the first Ashes Test in Perth by naming off-spinner Shoaib Bashir in a 12-man squad alongside five pace bowlers.
  35. I couldn't get Jota out of my head today - Robertson

    Scotland's players talk, and talk, and talk after sealing a place in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a scarcely believable 4-2 victory over Denmark.
  36. 'Close to perfect' - Bellamy revels in Wales masterclass

    Craig Bellamy says Wales' 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia - which secured a home World Cup play-off semi-final - was "close to perfect".
  37. Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup

    Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
  38. Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

    Curacao have become the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren's Jamaica.
  39. Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism

    Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.