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Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7juWaBd

US fugitive tells Utah court he used alias of Irish orphan

Rossi was extradited from Scotland despite claiming to be an Irish orphan who had never been to the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGVg9PF

William addresses his privilege in helping homeless

Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4IJXUDA

From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry?

New England assistant Anthony Barry played with Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and started his coaching journey with Accrington Stanley Under-16s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7tAuXE

Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?

Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kpm7a3o

Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfGXC9i

Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?

And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfGyj6B

Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xY9hKSf

'A camp riddled with chaos & confusion - England need clarity'

England's latest international camp has been riddled with confusion on the pitch and off it, as Phil McNulty looks at what comes next for Lee Carsley and the Football Association. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlhAtUe

Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q0ckhLm

Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods". from BBC News https://ift.tt/MkRaojF

Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

Paying tribute, his club Brighton Phoenix says he was "one of our most cherished athletes". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KwOHoa5

Wigan beat Hull KR in Grand Final to seal quadruple

Wigan Warriors seal the quadruple and become the first side to win all four trophies in a season as they beat Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSAJxLi

MrBeast: The King of YouTube?

As the world's biggest YouTuber faces controversy, will his empire crumble? from BBC News https://ift.tt/EH0Cvx5

Where is Hurricane Milton now?

Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MjCU4nd

Djokovic & Federer lead tributes to retiring Nadal

Rafael Nadal is described as a "legend" and "one of the greatest of all time" after the tennis icon confirms he will retire at the end of this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sPZ7Tfr

Wimbledon axes line judges from 2025

Wimbledon will remove line judges and bring in an electronic line calling system from 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KCAxvPU

Troubled HS2 rail line may now run to central London, minister says

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7CzvrW

The Boris Johnson Interview (Unpacked)

Plus, another candidate is eliminated in the Tory leadership race. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W1ri9bE

‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wa3tvuh

Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests

Keith Edwards is thought to be the oldest person charged in the wake of widespread disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gMPry6

'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor

Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3XkQOVt

Ghost guns and transgender care: Major cases before US Supreme Court

The top US court is back in session with cases that may affect American life - and its standing in the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ir6q5tf

'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ikVt1BG

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SLJsrNv

Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZaM8nkK

Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl released on bail

A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cnFROox

Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zophBTG

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gKw5rIH

'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut

An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kYfBM20

Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zQeFAia

Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months, meaning he can play again in March

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywOe2Gv

Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WP7rQYL

Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim

The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up". from BBC News https://ift.tt/KEi6xCv

Four Tory leadership hopefuls take the stage

Four MPs who hope to become the next Conservative leader had 20 minutes each to deliver a speech to conference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KhGZLjO

Chris Mason: Cleverly makes his mark - but will it be enough?

The ex-home secretary is looking to close the gap with frontrunners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFPbuGo

Hundreds missing as Helene death toll rises to 135

Catastrophic flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads and cut off power in the US's south-east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXwunb9

Why are the Conservatives so happy?

For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8ekAEc

Watch: Moment mudslide tears through home in North Carolina

Footage shows a torrent of debris and dirt surging down a hill during Hurricane Helene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AtoPmK7

Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ljfyvWY