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  1. Former DUP leader Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex abuse

    Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
  2. Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad

    Trump said some would "rather not watch" the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
  3. Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  4. Severe drought declared in parts of southern England

    Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  5. Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead

    President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
  6. Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears

    William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears.
  7. Watch: Swimmer's emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM

    Scottish athlete, Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with three inoperable brain tumours two years ago, met Andy Burnham after an appeal for more investment into brain cancer research.
  8. Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume

    Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
  9. Another man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 years

    The husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.
  10. Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm

    The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
  11. Tiny critically endangered puddle frogs hatch at London Zoo

    The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
  12. My son wants to try protein powders - I asked experts how safe it was

    Are protein supplements recommended for pre-teens and teenagers or is a big, juicy steak just as good?
  13. Why Starlink internet is so important on the battlefield in Ukraine

    It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country.
  14. Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed?

    Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help.
  15. Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds

    BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm.
  16. How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections

    Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.
  17. Professor shares 'most important thing to do' when someone is grieving

    Dr Lesel Dawson, co-director of Good Grief Weston, says avoiding grief is not a good way to cope.
  18. How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label

    Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
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  20. UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in

    Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.
  21. At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan

    Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
  22. UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

    The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
  23. Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget

    The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
  24. King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd

    The monarch and Queen Camilla officially open the Senedd's seventh term.
  25. White House defends new press secretary after questions about her legal credentials

    Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.
  26. Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police

    The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis on Tuesday.
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  28. Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead

    President Gianni Infantino apologises to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but is asked to go further.
  29. Man Utd a circus after Martinez comments - Keane

    Lisandro Martinez's outburst shows Manchester United are in "chaos", says former captain Roy Keane.
  30. Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener

    Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand.
  31. Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?

    Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
  32. The F1 pit stop that helped save lives

    How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.
  33. Kartal wins again as impressive comeback continues

    Britain's Sonay Kartal beats former Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to reach the Wuhan Open quarter-finals.
  34. GB win two golds at Track World Championships

    Great Britain claim gold in the women's team pursuit and the men's scratch race at the World Track Cycling Championships.