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  1. Three children and teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school

    The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police.
  2. Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

    Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.
  3. Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children

    Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
  4. Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says

    The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
  5. Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march

    The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
  6. Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad

    Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
  7. Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits

    Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
  8. Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming

    Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
  9. London housing project wins top architecture award

    Lion Green Road in Coulsdon was recognised for the way it responds to its surroundings.
  10. India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown

    The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
  11. Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says

    New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
  12. 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.
  13. Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

    France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
  14. Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment

    This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
  15. 'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded

    Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
  16. Weekly quiz: Which star is lending his voice to Gromit?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'

    The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
  18. I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online

    After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
  19. 'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'

    Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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  21. Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape

    The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
  22. This 75,000-year-old wound suggests Neanderthal life was more violent than we thought

    A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
  23. Severe drought declared in parts of southern England

    Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
  24. 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.
  25. An Australian band’s ‘unreal’ journey to break a gig world record

    The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.
  26. Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported

    Kiran Kaur was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
  27. 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.
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  29. Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez issues an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.
  30. O'Neill defiant in defeat but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test

    Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.
  31. Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

    Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on.
  32. Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues

    It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
  33. Walsh vomit & Ponga pain - the physical toll of World Cup opener

    Australia's Reece Walsh exerted himself to the point of throwing up, while New Zealand's Kalyn Ponga tried to play on with a suspected broken arm in a dramatic Men's Rugby League World Cup opener.
  34. Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he is 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.