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  1. Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of violence and abuse against her

    Goldsmith accuses the disgraced entertainer of "violence, coercive control and abuse" while they were in a relationship.
  2. US military aircraft leave second UK base

    The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
  3. Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England

    The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.
  4. Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered decades of 'dreadful abuse'

    A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.
  5. Trump says more US attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely'

    The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation change.
  6. The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills

    A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
  7. Meghan joins Harry in Brussels in first public appearance since father's arrest

    The Duchess of Sussex had pulled out of giving a speech with Prince Harry at the event promoting children's online safety.
  8. 'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize

    M John Harrison becomes the oldest ever winner of the prestigious literary award at the age of 81.
  9. Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy

    The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
  10. Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say

    Kyiv, Washington and Moscow have all sent delegations to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
  11. Kim Kardashian's Skims offers refunds for $148 advent calendar after backlash

    The contents of the calendar, including hair clips and keychains, have been widely criticised on social media.
  12. Watch: Man smashes Chinese government building with excavator

    Police say they have detained a 47-year-old suspect and no one was injured in the incident.
  13. How a civil servant got away with juggling five jobs for so long

    Kashim Chowdhury has been convicted of fraud after pocketing £284,000 of taxpayers' money over three years.
  14. I took Vinted to court to get my money back

    The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.
  15. Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security

    Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.
  16. My life as the UK's youngest lighthouse keeper

    Jeri Cormack, 28, looks after three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland.
  17. Meet Stephanie Case - the first woman to run 100 miles in Antarctica

    Stephanie Case makes history by becoming the first woman to complete extreme 100-mile race in Antarctica.
  18. Divorced after five days: 'My sham husband made me believe he loved me'

    Jane, who met her husband on a dating app, says he dropped the bombshell news in a text message.
  19. Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026

    Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.
  20. Polish unity on show as thousands join silent march for Krakow shooting victims

    Fiercely proud of its reputation for safety, Poland has been profoundly shaken by Saturday's attack, writes Sarah Rainsford.
  21. 'There is no justice' - Epstein survivor on how model agency sent her to abuser's home

    A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.
  22. Carrick's Man Utd future to be decided at Wednesday meeting

    Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick's future will be discussed at a meeting attended by owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.
  23. Hundreds more offenders leaving jail under early release scheme

    At least 1,350 offenders have been released from jail early under the scheme so far.
  24. Police officer dies and another injured after backpack explosion in Oviedo

    Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the city.
  25. Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth

    The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process next year.
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  28. Cast your vote for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026

    Voting is now open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026, with five players on the shortlist.
  29. Australia fans 'can't trust what's real' - Clarke wants ball-tampering investigation reopened

    Former Australia captain Michael Clarke says fans of the national side "can't trust what's real" and has called for the investigation into the 2018 Australia ball-tampering scandal to be reopened.
  30. Wenger considers standing against Infantino

    Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering standing against Gianni Infantino as a candidate in Fifa's presidential election in March.
  31. How good is Hamilton and how long can he stay in F1? - Q&A

    BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
  32. Vote for your greatest all-British boxing fight

    From bitter rivalries and controversial decisions to dramatic knockouts, we look back at five unforgettable all-British boxing contests and ask you to vote for the greatest.