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Met officers disciplined over investigation into rapist police officer

Four officers and member of staff will be disciplined for their handling of the investigation into the serial rapist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iE9HtA0

Solo male fans complain about discriminatory checks at Last Dinner Party gig

Male fans of The Last Dinner Party say they faced "thorough" searches and "condescending" questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9Bqz26

Labour to tighten ministerial hospitality rules after row over donations

The move follows criticism over freebies accepted by the prime minister and other cabinet ministers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hzq0TlR

What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to see

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VUvXh7Q

Vintage TV adverts for classic British comics found in basement

The collection of 1950s adverts for comics like Bunty, Jackie and the Dandy have been archived online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wv9JUzj

Tory leadership hopefuls Badenoch and Jenrick at odds on tackling immigration

As the Tories begin their party conference in Birmingham, two of the leadership contenders lay out their proposals on immigration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQ6WNS7

Anger at disgraced breast surgeon's open prison move

Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year jail term, is recategorised as a category D prisoner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iC7A3hx

One of a kind: Scotland's poker king of Las Vegas

Niall Farrell is Scotland's top professional and plays in big tournaments around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k8oPf4E

Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CZ7xVG

'Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87

Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDMlasR

Man, 18, charged with murdering schoolboy

Daejaun Campbell, 15, died after being found with a stab injury in Woolwich on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxK0UCi

Strictly's Artem won't face domestic violence charges

The former Strictly Come Dancing star was booked into Napa County Jail in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qflBsmh

Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Manchester City confirm Spain midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury against Arsenal on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dx7to3K

Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

The hip-hop star was shot dead in September 2022 while in a Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrDEaYf

Tributes after bodies of girl, 8, and woman, 40, found

Flowers and a teddy bear are left outside a house at which two bodies were discovered on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEgkIVR

Somersault touchdown features in NFL's week 3 best plays

Kyren Williams' front-flip touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams features in the NFL's week three best plays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F0aTIib

Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods

Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SMmUjeQ

'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - is Rodri the best in the world?

Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqoQRCa

Watch highlights of stunning Dubois victory against Joshua

Watch highlights of Daniel Dubois' victory against Anthony Joshua as he retains his IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkj1t4m

'Left-wing lunatic' and 'a disgrace': How Trump and Harris describe each other

As both campaigns make claims about inflammatory rhetoric, what do the candidates themselves say about their rival? from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVBcOIZ

Donor from ‘down the road’ saved my life after global search

Alison Belsham was twice diagnosed with leukaemia, but is now cancer-free thanks to a donor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yto7qVa

Sky Glass customers complain as TVs won't turn on

The company has apologised to Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers encountering issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZgyL4Fu

Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death

Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yG3BEAw

Race Across the World was 'exhausting' say winners

The final episode, broadcast on Wednesday, was watched by an average audience of 3.7 million. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jLt9uh7

Somalia: From Crisis to Renewal

Climate change is turbocharging the conflict in Somalia. How is the country coping? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uymbx4w

The Global Story

How are Afghanistan’s women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wAEhgN2

Titanic shipyard to go into administration

Harland and Wolff confirms it is set to be placed into administration for the second time in five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1hdD29Q

Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVZ5Ufz

Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in raid

The singer is reunited with jewellery and his acoustic guitar after the Brighton burglary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PDa7ZLz

Prue Leith like you've never seen her before on London catwalk

The Bake Off judge swapped her trademark bright colours for a black latex outfit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZeKzonA

How woman with coconut placard was tracked down, taken to court - and acquitted

When Marieha Hussain posed for a photo with a homemade placard, she had no idea what it would lead to. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bCiwNDV

Four die in Romanian floods as rain lashes Europe

Evacuations are underway in Poland and the highest flood alert is active in 38 locations in the Czech Republic from BBC News https://ift.tt/9cgjfxk

Verstappen fastest in Azerbaijan as Leclerc crashes

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pips Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in an incident-packed first practice in Azerbaijan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/byEq95f

Former England manager Eriksson's funeral held in Sweden

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is laid to rest, with David Beckham among 600 mourners to attend his funeral in Sweden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5xRDKb

Rape crisis centre failed to protect women-only spaces

The centre unfairly dismissed a worker who believed victims should know the sex of staff who deal with their case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BknEpXg

National debt forecast to treble over next 50 years

An ageing population, climate change and geopolitical tensions all add pressure to the public finances, a report says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VvHDoUg

Tories took £5m from Hester days before election called

The donation was accepted two months after he was accused of making racist comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzAlX0B

'It's unusual to grieve this way,' widow of aid worker Simon Boas says

Aurelie Boas tells the BBC what it has been like overseeing the posthumous publication of her husband's book about death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fegf2xU

US election polls: Who is ahead - Harris or Trump?

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJ8staR

How Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei became ‘an inspiration' to girls in her community

Rebecca Cheptegei's community have come together to mourn her after her ex-partner set her alight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CjU1bcr

F1 design great Newey joins Aston Martin

Adrian Newey says he has joined Aston Martin to help lead them to the Formula 1 world championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYu37bW

Bashir takes 'stunning' catch as England pick up early wicket

England's Shoaib Bashir takes a "stunning" catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis early on day four of the third Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fDkNFHj

Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'

Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RTtcfbd

We need a Conservative revolution, says Tugendhat

The Tory leadership candidate said his party lost people's trust but now had the chance to rethink its offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCNUY8j

Chick of 'world's most dangerous' bird hatches

Keepers at Birdland in the Cotswolds have been trying to breed a southern cassowary for more than 25 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C0d7Mus

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShX8IEO

Will Jennings, co-writer of Titanic's My Heart Will Go On, dies - reports

The acclaimed songwriter worked with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and B.B. King during his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W4KVBL6

Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca

Police searching for a man missing after flash floods in Majorca find a body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSud2lW

Graham wins road race to take GB's 43rd gold

Finlay Graham wins the men's C1-3 road race in Paris to take Great Britain's 43rd gold of the Paralympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ug5q6AP

Carsley and the British national anthem - explained

England interim manager Lee Carsley will not sing the British national anthem before Republic of Ireland game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MaDgZHz

Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vrhbBSM

Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold in thrilling road race

Sarah Storey wins a record-extending 19th Paralympic gold medal as she claims victory in the cycling road race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EUghmNf

No 10's message to jittery Labour MPs: Toughen up

There is real nervousness at the top of the Labour government about how to keep all these new MPs in line. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nja6IT4

What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6jCbMm

A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck - top NY official allegedly spied for China

US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jpxzDR

Jeremy Kyle guest 'very upset' after show, inquest hears

Steve Dymond was found dead at his home in 2019, seven days after appearing on the Jeremy Kyle Show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vDj5kAY

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wPMOl8H

I heard years of Grenfell testimony. Here's why the disaster could have been prevented

Opportunities missed and warnings unheeded - what the public inquiry into the fire has been told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypNH2h0

Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba

The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5W8VIF7

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n8wPMVr