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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
Three children and teacher killed in US primary school shooting
The suspect was shot dead by a community member who followed him into the Oregon school, police said.
'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming
Reform UK says the party has "improved and prioritised its vetting procedures".
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.
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.
I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
O'Neill defiant in defeat but Celtic's 'flat-track bullies' fail another big test
Celtic have now lost two Europa League group games, as well as two derbies - but Martin O'Neill is adamant he can see positive signs.
Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death march
The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death marchers for their mission.
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues
It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.
Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.