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Government warns students to leave UK after visas end
The Home Office is proactively contacting students to warn them of the consequences of overstaying a visa for the first time.
Russia's Putin hails 'unprecedented' ties with China as talks begin
The Russian leader hailed relations between both countries saying they were on an "unprecedented level".
'No 10 shake-up' and Labour's 'asylum crackdown'
Sir Keir Starmer's shake-up of his No 10 team as Parliament returns from recess dominates Tuesday's papers.
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Dances With Wolves star Graham Greene dies aged 73
The legendary Canadian actor was also known for his roles in The Green Mile and Maverick.
Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidance
Shabana Mahmood has introduced a requirement for any new rules to be approved by her.
At least 1,000 killed in Sudan landslide, rebel group says
The landslide on Sunday happened after heavy rain and "levelled" a remote mountainous village, the group says.
Body seen in secret mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader
Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.
'Parliament building inaccessible to me,' MP says
Marie Tidball MP was born with a congenital disability and wants Parliament to be more accessible.
Tom Odell on the lesson he learnt from Billie Eilish and Finneas
Tom Odell talks touring with Billie Eilish and the "anguish" behind his new album, A Wonderful Life.
'The moments I play tennis for' - Osaka beats Gauff at US Open
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka earns her most impressive win since returning to the tour by knocking out third seed Coco Gauff.
Premier League summer spending surpasses record £3bn
Premier League clubs splash out more than ever before in a transfer window after spending this summer surpassed £3bn.
Premier League summer spending surpasses record £3bn
Premier League clubs splash out more than ever before in a transfer window after spending this summer surpassed £3bn.
Scotland's drug deaths expected to remain worst in Europe
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
From 'not possible' to record spenders - Liverpool's transfer window
Jurgen Klopp once suggested it was impossible for Liverpool to match their richest rivals in the transfer market. But no-one has spent more in this transfer window then they have.
Dwayne Johnson: I was pigeon-holed as box office star
The Hollywood star plays UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his latest film The Smashing Machine.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an "undisclosed" relationship with "a direct subordinate".
Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona
Around 20 boats have left the port of Barcelona with Greta Thunberg and aid supplies on board.
Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK
The Met Office says those with clear and dark skies could be get "a rare and memorable display".