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  1. Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder

    A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.
  2. Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence

    The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.
  3. Ex-MP urges Tories to block council candidate jailed for antisemitic abuse against her

    Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed over neo-Nazi activism, but has been selected to stand in a new Somerset Council seat in 2027.
  4. Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release

    Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.
  5. What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

    While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
  6. Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

    The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
  7. Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

    The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.
  8. Russia strike kills 21 as Ukraine says it needs more missile interceptors

    The Russia defence ministry said it had struck logistics hubs and supply centres in Kyiv and the surrounding region.
  9. Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped

    Sir Mark Rowley welcomes the IOPC's decision but calls the accountability process "disgraceful".
  10. Pakistan restricts international media reporting

    Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three major cities.
  11. Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

    The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
  12. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it

    Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
  13. From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer

    They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
  14. The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election

    BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.
  15. Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
  16. 'I was addicted to porn while training for the Olympics'

    A former Team GB diver says he was addicted to online adult content for more than half of his life.
  17. Afghan boxer appears in court in connection with death of Scottish woman

    Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Ross from Edinburgh.
  18. Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

    Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
  19. Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges

    The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.
  20. Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds

    A terminally ill patient was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.
  21. Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

    Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.
  22. Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns

    Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make "aerodynamic gains".
  23. Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos

    A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.
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  25. Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?

    Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.
  26. The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?

    A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.
  27. Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after surgery

    Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club have announced.
  28. Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
  29. Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move

    Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
  30. 'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row

    A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.
  31. Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes

    With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the Newcastle skipper.