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Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander
A teacher was also killed in the attack at the Silver Rail Elementary School in the city of Bend, Oregon, police say.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
Your child didn't get a party invite - here’s what to do
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.
Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
'Massive challenge' to protect paedophile ex-MP Donaldson from harm in jail
The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children.
Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first senior call-up and central...
British father fined for causing his two-year-old son's death in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster "lost control" of his son while showing him the view of a water park from a window.
'Not about me' - Arbeloa dismisses future questions
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull City this weekend.
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
Wildlife park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
Mother of Henry Nowak's killer could be released early
Kiran Kaur, 53, was found guilty of assisting an offender and was jailed for three years in July.
Community 'heartbroken and horrified' after Oregon school shooting
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon before he was killed by a bystander, police say.
India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown
The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders.
Chelsea's James out for three months after knee surgery
Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
Kartal upsets Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals
Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.
China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.