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  1. Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.
  2. Steve Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind

    Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
  3. Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children

    Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.
  4. UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says

    Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.
  5. Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership

    The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.
  6. Spotify Wrapped reveals most-played artists of 2025 - but who's yours?

    The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.
  7. Baby milk can be bought with supermarket loyalty points

    The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
  8. King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years

    Germany's president has received a ceremonial welcome from the King and will get a state banquet in Windsor Castle.
  9. I was forced into a marriage, then I was beaten by my husband and enslaved by my in-laws

    "Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.
  10. Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in

    The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.
  11. Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking

    All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.
  12. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it

    In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
  13. Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of social media abuse in football

    More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.
  14. What we know about controversial Venezuela boat strike

    Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has distanced himself from a follow-up attack on a suspected drug vessel.
  15. Mystery as remains of seven-arm deep-sea octopus wash up on beach

    Arms from the rarely-seen species were discovered at an Aberdeenshire national nature reserve.
  16. Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill

    Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.
  17. Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge

    Among the injured is an eight-year-old boy who was taken to hospital with a "nasty cut to the head".
  18. Are you guilty of 'secret spending'? British adults admit hiding purchases from partners

    People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
  19. 'Our only son' - Matthew Perry's parents want lengthy sentence for doctor who supplied ketamine

    Dr Salvador Plasencia is the first of five people to be sentenced in the Friends star's overdose death.
  20. Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger

    It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.
  21. Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt

    Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.
  22. Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks

    Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
  23. Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls

    The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
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  25. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

    And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
  26. Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?

    And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?
  27. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning

    When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
  28. Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'

    Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.
  29. A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup

    Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?
  30. 'England must not slam into sixth gear and hope for the best'

    England cannot mathematically lose the Ashes in Brisbane, but a 2-0 deficit would mean the urn is as good as gone - this is the biggest Test of the Bazball era, says Stephan Shemilt.
  31. Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick

    Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces.