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New Epstein files and 'birthday book': What we know
A US congressional panel has released a redacted copy of an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein.
Chris Mason: Rayner's replacement will show which way political wind is blowing in Labour
Nominations for the new deputy leader of the Labour Party open today with a winner announced on 25 October.
Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.
US lawmakers release Epstein 'birthday book' with alleged Trump note
The White House says the president did not draw the picture or sign the note, after it was published on Monday.
Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate
Commentators are criticising the judicial system after a graphic video showing the killing of Iryna Zarutska on a train in Charlotte was released.
Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina ignites crime debate
Commentators are criticising the judicial system after a graphic video showing the killing of Iryna Zarutska on a train in Charlotte was released.
Syria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes
Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as "a blatant infringement" of its sovereignty.
Syria accuses Israel of carrying out air strikes
Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as "a blatant infringement" of its sovereignty.
Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named
The new league tables score trusts on measures including finances and patient access to care.
Anastacia: Arnold Schwarzenegger made me sing Whatta Man 12 times
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Ofsted to bring in 'report card' school inspections despite criticism
A new monitoring system will also be introduced, so schools can improve negative grades more quickly.
The Papers: 'Visa threat' on illegal immigration and 'warring princes'
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Ferrari chair to do community service over tax case
John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.
Ferrari chair to do community service over tax case
John Elkann and two of his siblings will pay €183m to settle an Italian inheritance tax dispute.
Nottingham Forest sack boss Nuno
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is sacked after 21 months in charge.
Nottingham Forest sack boss Nuno
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is sacked after 21 months in charge.
It's taken three years to recover from China hack, election watchdog says
In the first interview about the hack, the commission's new boss admits that huge mistakes were made, but says the organisation is now secure.