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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests....

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How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions

It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone....

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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett....

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Comedian Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cash machine

His wife wrote on Instagram that the actor had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington"....

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The Papers: 'French protests become violent' and SAS men 'arrested for murder'

The Times reports soldiers accused of murder were sent into war zones while still under police investigation....

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Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year

Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert....

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The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

Diane Watson's best friend Pauline recalls a shocking school murder and its lasting legacy....

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Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title

WBO world champion Daniel Dubois underlines his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley....

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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

Demonstrations across the country turned violent, with cars and buildings set alight and shops ransacked....

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Villa's Manzambi shows Newcastle what they missed out on

Aston Villa are a side back in form, with Johan Manzambi scoring the winner against a Newcastle team he turned down to move to Villa Park....

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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania

There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana....

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No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say

Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney....

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Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool's conundrum

Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?...

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Manzambi heads Villa to victory at Newcastle

Johan Manzambi heads the winner for Aston Villa against Newcastle, marking manager Unai Emery's 100th Premier League victory....

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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank

The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign....

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Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City

Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table....

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida

The 3.7m (12ft) alligator reportedly dragged the man into the water where he was fishing near Orlando....

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Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months....

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Scotland 'not like Manchester', Swinney says in dig at PM Burnham

The first minister also used his SNP conference speech to announce plans for Scotland's bus network to be brought under public control....

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McDermott seeks fix as England fight to save their World Cup

Brian McDermott says he can fix the errors that led to England's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Tonga - but is it already too late?...

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More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records....

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Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania

Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting....

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Pope to be discharged days after lung cancer surgery

The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday....

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Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police

The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations....

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England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener

England 's men fall to defeat in the Rugby League World Cup opener as Tonga take their chances in Perth....

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DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says

The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects....

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England crush Women's World Cup debutants Wales

England scored seven tries before the break, and 13 in total on their way to a comprehensive victory over Wales in their Group A opener....

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Boy, 16, and man, 80, die in light aircraft crash in Scotland

Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene....

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Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat

Scotland suffer a chastening eight-try defeat by Australia in their WXV Global Series match in Sydney....

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Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks is deported

Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc was sentenced in June over arson attacks targeting the former prime minister's car and property....

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'I had so many medals under the bed' - Green on Chelsea success

When Paul Green left Chelsea after 13 years, he had achieved so much success that the majority of his medals were hidden away in a box under the bed....

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Matos on tactics, Klopp's influence, and taking Swans to top of the league

Swansea boss Vitor Matos spent five years as an elite development coach at Liverpool, but it would be unfair to paint him with a Jurgen Klopp-shaped brush entirely....

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England's 41-match unbeaten run ended by Canada

England's 41-match unbeaten streak ends in dramatic fashion as Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try hands Canada a thrilling 24-21 victory in Toronto....

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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat

Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week....

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Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says

It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion....

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Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico

Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery....

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests....

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro....

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Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders

At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty....

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Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?...

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Miranda's tears, joy and dance moves steal show as deadly boredom sets in on The Celebrity Traitors

Miranda Hart became emotional and spoke about her health problems as more action unfolded on Friday....

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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say....

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Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs

Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?...

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Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump

The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections....

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Gloucester and holders Bordeaux draw thriller

Gloucester and holders Bordeaux Begles begin this season's Champions Cup with a thrilling 36-36 draw at Kingsholm....

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Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland

UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason....

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Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife

Downing Street says Sarah Helm, the wife of Jonathan Powell, "does not represent the government in any capacity"....

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'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

The unnamed individual asks London's High Court to prevent the publication of "serious allegations"....

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Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show

Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for....

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Rahm sacrifices £75m to secure exit from LIV Golf

Jon Rahm sacrifices a reported $100m (£75m) still owed to him by LIV Golf to secure his exit from the league....

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