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Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.
Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m
Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick
Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.
Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
From playing Serena Williams on screen to US Open
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
One dead and several missing after 'terrifying' flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
Grandfather dies months after confronting burglars
Gordon Nicholass, 85, was the victim of a burglary at his home, say Lancashire Police.
The transfers to watch before window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
The big moves to watch out for before football's transfer window closes
BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.
Venus Williams loses 15th match in row in 2am finish
Venus Williams has not won a singles match in more than a year but has received numerous wildcards to compete. The reasons why go beyond just tennis.
Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years
A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.