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  1. Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early

    Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time.
  2. England footballer Toney charged with assault in Soho

    The 30-year-old former Brentford striker is due to appear in court next month.
  3. Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night

    The arrests follow disturbances linked to anti-immigration protests in the market town.
  4. Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

    The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.
  5. How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man

    A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
  6. Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino

    Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
  7. Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

    The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.
  8. Could Russia be involved in German airport drone-bomb?

    The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
  9. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?

    The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
  10. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?

    A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.
  11. Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  12. Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

    Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.
  13. UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'

    The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.
  14. Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

    They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.
  15. Watch: Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

    Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
  16. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years

    Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.
  17. Wildfire-ravaged habitats in Wales could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say

    Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
  18. Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast

    Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
  19. Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

    Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.
  20. ‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Washington neighbourhood devastated by fires

    Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.
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  22. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?

    Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’
  23. Which PM punched John Simpson?

    Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?
  24. England forward Toney charged with assault

    Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last December.
  25. Mexico break ranks to join Argentina in backing Infantino

    Mexico goes against its regional governing body Concacaf to publicly support under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
  26. Who will leave Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad

    With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
  27. 39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman

    As he prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time, Zeph Thomas tells BBC Sport about his extraordinary career path spanning 39 moves in 18 years.
  28. Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback

    Britain's Cameron Norrie saves a match point as he produces a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.
  29. Caldentey embraces 'cool' pressure as Arsenal target Treble

    Midfielder Mariona Caldentey explains why Arsenal, strengthened by seven new players, are talking up their chances of winning the Treble this season.