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  1. Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences

    The UK government says the field, which is opposed by environmental campaigners, could be producing gas by the end of this month.
  2. Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military

    The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.
  3. Websites taken down worldwide as critical cyber-security update issued

    The vulnerabilities with PHP, a programming language widely used across the internet, have been described as the most significant ever found by AI.
  4. Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war

    The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg.
  5. Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

    While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.
  6. Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary

    In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
  7. 'I was only 8 but I realised my friend was dead' - Aberfan survivor recalls moment of disaster

    Four people who were children at the time of the Aberfan disaster recall the moment when a coal waste tip collapsed 60 years ago.
  8. Don't Stop Believin'! - high school musical Glee set for reboot

    Ryan Murphy's popular musical comedy-drama is set to return on Hulu and Disney+ after a decade away.
  9. 'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken

    Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.
  10. Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review

    Education Secretary Lucy Powell has stressed the importance of reminding new generations of the horrors of the Holocaust.
  11. Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school

    The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
  12. Lawyer caught by BBC offering to make illegal-worker fine go away

    Because of our investigation, the home secretary has ordered a review of how fines are issued and collected.
  13. Will it bring down your energy bills?

    BBC Verify's Ben Chu explains why energy prices are so high, and what Jackdaw could mean for your bills.
  14. How the project will work and the difference it will make

    Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security.
  15. Why Jackdaw decision ignites row over climate and costs

    How Jackdaw ignites arguments over climate and costs
  16. The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived, 60 years on

    It was one of Wales' darkest days that changed a mining community forever.
  17. Chip muffin? Bacon and egg soda? How Just Eat's AI struggled to depict Britain's regional dishes

    A spokesperson said it was removing inaccurate AI images and pausing the rollout of the tool.
  18. How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

    BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.
  19. I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life

    Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.
  20. Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

    Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner.
  21. Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

    Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse.
  22. Trump's deportation drive is reshaping the town where he claimed migrants were eating pets

    The president thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the spotlight with a false pet-eating claim - years later, it remains at the heart of the immigration debate.
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  24. Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

    The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
  25. Glastonbury coach tickets oversold in admin error

    Bookings will automatically be converted into a general admission ticket and coach fare refunded.
  26. Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

    The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California.
  27. MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub

    Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived.
  28. Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

    Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
  29. India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail

    Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.
  30. Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

    Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
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  32. 'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day

    Australia are facing defeat in the second Test against South Africa with careers on the line after their shambolic performance on day four.
  33. Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contract

    James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal.
  34. Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy

    Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.
  35. F1 races to return to standard distance in 2028

    Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
  36. Why do Man City fans boo pre-match anthems?

    The cacophony of boos that greet the Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off have now become a fixture at Etihad Stadium.