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  1. Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

    The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.
  2. What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?

    The mass evacuation of American bombers from the UK points to concern in the Pentagon, our security correspondent writes.
  3. Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

    His last book, Adam and Eve, is set to release this month.
  4. King's funding for Andrew not to be used for legal action against police

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action over search warrants issued ahead of his arrest in February.
  5. France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

    France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
  6. Prisoner took his own life after terror order had 'substantial impact' on mental state, inquest finds

    Akhtar Uddin was jailed for breaching Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures in 2020.
  7. Tories pledge £10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

    The Conservatives said their plan would protect the UK at a time when Nato allies have warned of Russian drone incursions.
  8. British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues

    Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
  9. I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion

    Labour MPs and the European Greens have demanded clarity from the Green Party over a "Zionism is racism" motion.
  10. Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told

    It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
  11. Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76

    The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.
  12. US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

    Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
  13. Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar

    Politician and best-selling author whose career was mired in scandal and disgrace.
  14. We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby - here's why

    A growing number of parents are opening retirement funds for their children.
  15. Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post

    Anojan Sivarasa faces execution after he was found guilty of blasphemy over a Facebook comment.
  16. Dread presenting at work? Read these tips before your next meeting

    Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.
  17. The Papers: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''

    Several of Tuesday's papers lead on a Tory pledge to devote £10bn to an Iron Dome-style defence system.
  18. A simple guide to the US midterms

    US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Donald Trump’s presidency.
  19. Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?

    BBC Verify looks into the shadow chancellor's plan to cut some building regulations to reduce construction costs.
  20. It's been a terrible year for farming, Jeremy Clarkson tells Tory conference

    The former Top Gear presenter and star of Clarkson's Farm also said farmers were being "attacked" from every angle.
  21. Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

    The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the 15-year-old's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident.
  22. Major fire breaks out at city centre property

    Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says on Monday night, it had 12 fire engines at the scene.
  23. Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52

    She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.
  24. Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

    The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
  25. Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam

    The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.
  26. Failed asylum seeker jailed for life over knife attack attempt at Israeli embassy in London

    Abdullah Albadri arrived in the UK on a small boat 16 days before trying to break into the embassy with two knives.
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  29. England's greatest international? Kane is now a serious contender

    With Harry Kane set to equal Peter Shilton's all-time England appearance record, where does he rank among England greats?
  30. F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz

    F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.
  31. Player welfare, injury worries & boredom - has extended break worked?

    The extended international break was brought in with player welfare in mind, but has it been a success?
  32. Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball

    Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
  33. Gabriel in Man Utd team photo but no hint of reconciliation

    As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.
  34. ECB will 'look at' funding women's Windies Test if needed

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will “look at” the unusual step of funding a women’s Test in the West Indies next year in order to aid England’s Ashes preparations.