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  1. Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire ends

    A rare humanitarian ceasefire allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
  2. Five teenagers stabbed at Halloween party

    Hampshire Police believes an unknown group gained entry to the party at an address in Chandler's Ford.
  3. Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cut

    The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.
  4. Nowak family tell of 'unbelievable pain' of seeing footage of dying son handcuffed

    His family describe the night police told them of his death, and watching him being handcuffed.
  5. King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

    King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
  6. Tributes to 'inspirational' Olympian Ciara Mageean after death at 34

    The former European 1500m champion had bowel cancer and died just three weeks after marrying her partner.
  7. After a 28-year trek around the world, homebound Karl Bushby crosses the Humber Bridge

    The British adventurer is due to complete his 31,000-mile challenge in Hull on Monday.
  8. Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting

    Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
  9. Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack

    The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
  10. Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU

    In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Rachel Reeves says Brexit has made the UK "poorer, weaker and less secure".
  11. Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?

    Certain stars have been tipped by industry experts as getting the biggest career boost after the show.
  12. Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next?

    The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.
  13. No more washing up: Airbnb's new house rules divide hosts and guests

    Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.
  14. I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years because of visa rules

    Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.
  15. A severed hand and The Shining twins: The best celebrity Halloween costumes

    Celebrities have been embracing the scariest day of the year by dressing up as sport stars, dismembered limbs and unsold concert tickets.
  16. Watch: Heidi Klum as giant severed hand for Halloween bash

    The supermodel and TV host provided a gory new shock at her New York event.
  17. University of Cambridge scientist among those who died in Spanish train crash

    Marta Shahbazi was an "inspiring, talented and passionate scientist", says the laboratory where she worked.
  18. Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers

    The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.
  19. Police probe video of officer hitting youth with handcuffs

    A video which shows an officer hitting a youth is a "small part of the incident", police say.
  20. Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say

    Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.
  21. More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy

    More than 4,000 people have been arrested for supporting the group since it was proscribed in July 2025.
  22. Cate McHugh wins The Voice UK after being mentored by Sir Tom Jones

    Cate McHugh was congratulated by her coach Sir Tom Jones after she was crowned winner on Saturday.
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  25. I'll tell my players to dive in future - Iraola

    Andoni Iraola says that he will tell his players to go down in future after Liverpool were denied a penalty in Sunday's defeat by Arsenal.
  26. From Fleetwood embarrassment to 'magical' Anfield win 14 years in making

    Arsenal bounce back from the low of defeat at League Two Fleetwood to secure their first win in 14 years at Anfield - and open up a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
  27. Arsenal move clear at the top with a rare win at Liverpool

    Arsenal win at Anfield for the first time since 2012 to earn a three-point lead at the top of the Premier League table following an end-to-end match that leaves Liverpool frustrated to have taken nothing.
  28. Are Celtic club in regression amid run of six defeats in 10?

    Chris Sutton and Ian McCall weigh in on Celtic after a second league defeat of the season, but manager Martin O'Neill is defiant.
  29. Boy, 14, hands himself into police over Bradley Lowery video

    A 14-year-old has handed himself into West Midlands Police after Coventry City said they were investigating a video appearing to show a fan taunting Sunderland supporters with a picture of Bradley Lowery.
  30. How Dart revived career with help of Wimbledon champion

    Britain's Harriet Dart knows people doubted whether she would ever win a WTA title, but says the belief of her coach Marion Bartoli helped achieve the best week of her career.