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  1. Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

    The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
  2. Flu cases at record high for time of year as NHS warns of 'unprecedented' outbreak

    An average of 1,700 patients were in hospital in England with flu last week - more than 50% higher than the same period last year, figures show.
  3. Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?

    Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.
  4. German president compares UK ties post-Brexit to Oasis

    Frank-Walter Steinmeier says both sides had decided to not look back in anger while referencing band's reunion.
  5. Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague

    A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.
  6. Two hundred homes evacuated in Derby as two men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences

    A controlled explosion took place after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
  7. Terror charges for man accused of driving Manchester synagogue attacker to UK defence site

    Greater Manchester Police confirms the 31-year-old was an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie.
  8. Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

    The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
  9. Farage accuses BBC of double standards after racism allegations

    The Reform UK leader turns fire on the BBC as he faces further questions about allegations of teenage racism.
  10. Police officer sacked for groping colleagues at party

    A misconduct panel says PC Pamela Pritchard breached the force's standards of behaviour.
  11. MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it

    Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
  12. What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat

    Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.
  13. 'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites

    Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
  14. 'No more Average Joe': Root's elusive century seals his all-time great status

    Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
  15. 'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

    Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.
  16. Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you?

    What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?
  17. Henry Zeffman: PM says he wants a closer relationship with the EU – how far does he want to go?

    This week, the PM was trying to set the scene for what is to come on the UK-EU relationship, sources say.
  18. Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation

    Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.
  19. Radio 1 newsreader's CBeebies dream comes true after royal boost

    The Prince and Princess of Wales help presenter Calum Leslie become an official CBeebies Bedtime Story reader.
  20. Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll'

    Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable".
  21. UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

    The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.
  22. Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027

    Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.
  23. Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom

    The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.
  24. Watch: A baby seal walks into a bar...

    A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.
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  26. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships

    Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.
  27. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

    And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
  28. 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'

    Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
  29. Horror film character? 'I don't waste energy on that' - Verstappen in-depth on F1 title race

    Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.
  30. Root hits historic century but second Test finely balanced after day one

    Joe Root scores his first century in Australia and finishes unbeaten on 135 as England close on 325-9 at stumps on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
  31. The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

    Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.
  32. 'I am a leader, not a boss' - Celtic's Nancy sets out his plans

    Wilfried Nancy has joined Celtic as "a leader" first and foremost after arriving as manager.