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  1. Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

    Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
  2. Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes

    Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
  3. Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say

    The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk.
  4. Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies

    Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.
  5. Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt'

    Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.
  6. Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

    The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.
  7. Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island

    Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
  8. Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

    The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.
  9. People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home

    Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.
  10. Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue

    Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.
  11. Canadian pipe band crowned world champions after 'thrilling' contest

    Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Canada took the coveted title following the two-day event at Glasgow Green, in which 211 bands competed.
  12. What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

    Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
  13. Friends, finances and finding your feet - advice for this year's freshers

    BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.
  14. The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot

    Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.
  15. I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

    Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
  16. Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

    The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
  17. Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

    The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.
  18. Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires

    About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.
  19. UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia

    The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.
  20. 'Number of fatalities' and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway

    The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.
  21. Reform proposes £50bn welfare bill cut with changes to disability payments for millions

    The party's proposed changes were they to come to power include a replacement for the disability payments system Pip.
  22. Teenager arrested in Virginia State University shooting that injured five

    The 19-year-old, who was not a student at the university, was found hiding in a closet on campus, according to police.
  23. Hurricane Lala sparks flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain persist

    Officials say flash flooding may have swept away homes with people in them in worst-hit areas.
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  25. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?

    The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.
  26. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  27. Rockets crush Sunrisers for first women's Hundred title

    Trent Rockets win their first women's Hundred title with an eight-wicket win at Lord's after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91.
  28. Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt

    Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.
  29. Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans

    Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.