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  1. UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

    The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.
  2. Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech

    In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
  3. Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal

    The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
  4. 'Poison seller' who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell

    Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.
  5. Rich nations must cut debt as global shocks push up borrowing costs, IMF chief tells BBC

    In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
  6. Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police

    Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.
  7. Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions

    The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
  8. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

    Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
  9. Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'

    Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.
  10. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

    In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
  11. US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

    The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.
  12. Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says

    Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.
  13. 'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad

    Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
  14. Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers

    Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
  15. Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'

    Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
  16. Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again

    Riley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.
  17. The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction'

    Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers.
  18. Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

    Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
  19. Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message

    Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.
  20. Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many

    Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west.
  21. Watch: Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time

    Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.
  22. Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

    Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.
  23. Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose

    The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.
  24. Tim Westwood charged with two more sexual offences

    The alleged sexual offences date back to 1991 and 2004.
  25. Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall

    The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.
  26. 'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts

    Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.
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  28. Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka

    Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.
  29. I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe

    Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a "big fan" of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.
  30. Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn

    Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.
  31. Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

    British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.
  32. Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions

    As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.