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British's Cameron Norrie stuns world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a gritty comeback in the second round at the Paris Masters.
Fifth Met Police officer sacked after BBC investigation
A Met Police sergeant was found guilty of gross misconduct over behaviour filmed in an undercover report by Panorama.
Dog walker dies in triple stabbing as arrest made
A 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody, the Met Police said.
Watch: Strong winds and flying debris as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.
US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific
Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.
(Another) plan to close migrant hotels
Two military sites earmarked as asylum seeker accommodation.
Brigitte Macron's life 'deteriorated' after alleged cyber-bullying, daughter says
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Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town
Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.
Russian forces gain foothold in strategic Ukrainian town
Ukraine's president confirms Russian soldiers have taken up position inside the town of Pokrovsk.
Man charged with racially aggravated rape of woman
John Ashby, 32, is charged with one count of rape and sexual assault after an attack in Walsall.
'We're absolutely terrified': Hurricane Melissa arrives in Jamaica
Ahead of the landfall of the world's strongest storm of the year in Jamaica, people describe frantic preparations.
Super League in danger of 'train crash' - NRL chief V'landys
Super League is heading for a "train crash" if it does not find ways to grow its revenue, the head of Australia's NRL has warned.
What makes Melissa such a dangerous storm
Melissa's 185 mph winds at landfall means it could eclipse all storms the island has experienced before.
Hotel lockdowns and honeymoon hit as Britons caught up in hurricane
The powerful storm is set to be the world's strongest of the year.
Rodgers v Desmond: Analysing the Celtic fallout
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English breaks down the public statements of Dermot Desmond and Brendan Rodgers to try to get to the bottom of the claims and counter-claims at Celtic.
Rodgers v Desmond: Analysing the Celtic fallout
BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English breaks down the public statements of Dermot Desmond and Brendan Rodgers to try to get to the bottom of the claims and counter-claims at Celtic.
Doctor Who Christmas special confirmed for next year
The BBC says it remains "fully committed" to the sci-fi show after ending its partnership with Disney+.
Fear of mass killings as thousands trapped in besieged Sudan city taken by militia group
The UN says there are credible reports of "summary executions" in el-Fasher.
Fear of mass killings as thousands trapped in besieged Sudan city taken by militia group
The UN says there are credible reports of "summary executions" in el-Fasher.
What are the government's options on asylum seeker accommodation?
Where to put asylum seekers has become one of the fiercest topics of political debate since last year's general election.