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  1. Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system

    Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
  2. Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.
  3. Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council

    Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
  4. Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death

    Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
  5. Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government

    Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
  6. So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

    Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
  7. KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey

    Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
  8. Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'

    In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.
  9. Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

    A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
  10. Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast

    The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.
  11. HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs

    HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.
  12. Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines

    Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.
  13. This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop it

    Mindlessly checking your phone when you're with somone can have a negative impact on your relationships - here's how to stop it.
  14. 'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts

    The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.
  15. A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

    When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
  16. We followed Scotland to France 98 - now we're dreaming of another World Cup

    Fans tell their stories of Scotland's last World Cup finals ahead of the team's crucial qualification match.
  17. Six key takeaways from the proposed asylum system reforms

    What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.
  18. What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?

    Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
  19. When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now say he wants them released?

    There are still procedural and legal hurdles to cross before the files can be released to the public.
  20. Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'

    The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.
  21. From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed

    A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.
  22. Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine 'unprecedented act of sabotage'

    Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.
  23. Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December

    YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.
  24. Clair Obscur leads Game Awards nominations

    The French-made role-playing game gets a record 12 nominations in total, including Game of the Year.
  25. Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

    President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.
  26. 'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue

    A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.
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  28. How to limit the power of big tech

    The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg.
  29. Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?

    The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country
  30. The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years

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

    Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.
  32. Joshua given offer he simply couldn't refuse - Bunce

    Boxing expert Steve Bunce says Anthony Joshua was given an "offer he simply couldn't refuse" to fight Jake Paul.
  33. England will 'comfortably' win Ashes if Stokes plays full part - Ramprakash

    England will beat Australia "quite comfortably" in the Ashes if captain Ben Stokes is fit enough to play all five Tests, says ex-batter Mark Ramprakash.
  34. Is Bellingham Tuchel's best player or problem to solve?

    BBC Sport explores Jude Bellingham and Thomas Tuchel's latest dispute and what it means moving forward.
  35. Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe?

    Was Italy coach Genaro Gattuso making a fair point on places for Europe at the World Cup? Or was it just sour grapes?
  36. NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' - O'Neill

    Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland enter March's World Cup play-offs with "a lot of optimism" after their 1-0 win over Luxembourg.
  37. Wardley to be world champion as Usyk gives up belt

    Britain's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk decides to relinquish his title.
  38. The reality behind Scotland's 28-year World Cup wait

    BBC Scotland examines Scotland's World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.