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Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script
The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.
University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?
More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.
First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'
Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'
Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.
Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?
Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.
Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final
Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.
Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.
Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links
England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
Rosenior to talk to Sterling and Disasi about Chelsea exile
New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.
What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.
Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach
Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.