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Why you could represent GB in one of newest Olympic sports
The Los Angeles Olympics are just two years away but you could get there with a new sport as Great Britain's flag football team is on the lookout for new talent.
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicle
Tom Pidcock wanted to "stop racing" after he says two of his team-mates were hit by a police vehicle travelling the wrong way down the course at the Tre Valli Varesine.
Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies aged 102
She starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, then alongside Cary Grant in Hitchcock's North by Northwest.
Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirement
Derek Chisora's last fight was billed as his retirement bout, but the 42-year-old says he intends to box in December.
Are Man City equipped for dual demands this time?
Manchester City have had a strong start to the WSL season, but have they showed they are capable of juggling Champions League football?
Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
'Dad dragged me out of bed by my hair to work' - rural abuse victims want more support
The National Rural Crime Network says the true picture of rural abuse is often hidden, with survivors often having more barriers to reach support.
Test cricket's biggest scandals - your result revealed
See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.
Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.
Survivors 'betrayed' after rapist fled to Pakistan while on bail
Amar Ilyas left the UK while on bail for sexual offences, and never returned for his trial.
Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas-led attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.
Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college
In August, four young women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed at the school in Harrogate.
The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say
The Tory leader has been seeking to reframe the way the public views her party, which has yet to recover in the polls since the last election.
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.
The Papers: 'Badenoch promises tax cuts' and 'Asos hacker havoc'
The Tories' financial plans and a hack at online shopping outlet Asos lead Wednesday's papers.
Jaguar unveils new electric car after 'woke' ridicule
Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.
What we know about Christa Pike’s ‘unprecedented' recovery
The BBC's Sarah Smith details the injuries sustained by the US death row inmate after two failed lethal injections, and what comes next.
UK set for coldest night of autumn so far
After a spell of unusually warm weather, temperatures across the UK are set to tumble.
‘Hang-xiety’ dread is real but here’s how you can manage it
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
Froyo's made a comeback, but at £12 a tub will it last?
Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.
Why it took 10 years to create experimental puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
UK risks being 'uninvestable' if new oil and gas fields not approved, warns oil giant
The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.
Midfield options and a fab front four - what we've learned about England
From Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to Alex Scott's debut, Phil McNulty assesses what England have learned during this international window.
Honeymoon over as Pocognoli's Scotland suffer domestic disharmony
Sebastien Pocognoli is left with questions to answer after an inert Scotland performance leaves him still searching for his first home win, writes Tom English.
Nepali families left in limbo as many people missing after floods aren't officially dead
Relatives are finding themselves with no compensation and facing an administrative nightmare.
'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat
Scotland were "outfought" and simply "not good enough" in their 2-1 Nations League defeat by Slovenia, according to captain Andy Robertson.
Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
Lubna Speitan offered to testify on behalf of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years after a Heathrow bomb plot investigation.
Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Experts and lawyers called the apparent recovery unprecedented, noting she is believed to be the only known person to survive a lethal injection.
Kane scores twice but who else was a 'real threat'? England player ratings
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel rates the England players after Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.
Drinking and consent - Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in laws
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.
Ronaldo ready to be punished but says Jesus 'broke his word'
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".
Three arrested after raid on gang accused of helping migrants pretend to be gay to get asylum
Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.
What you can do to protect yourself after Asos hacking message
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
Watch: Police raid on gang behind fake gay asylum claims
The arrests come after a BBC investigation in April revealed that law firms and advisers were helping migrants pose as gay in an effort to get asylum.
Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record
Harry Kane reaches another significant England milestone by equalling Peter Shilton's record as the most-capped Three Lions player that he has held for 36 years.
Man charged with murder after GP found dead at her home
A man is charged with the murder of a GP who was found dead at her home.
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
Roll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
Afghan men jailed for rape of teenager after being caught fleeing UK by French police
Three men tried to flee the UK in a lorry after their crimes, but were stopped by French police.
Why Tories are talking about winning the next election
Kemi Badenoch is more popular than her party right now - Tories are hoping it will rub off on them.
Rival clubs want retrospective and future punishments for Man City
A number of Premier League clubs want Manchester City to be hit with both retrospective punishments and sanctions in the future.
I'd rather have another election than do a deal with Reform UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.
M4 junction closures and new Menai bridge in plans to tackle congestion on Welsh roads
Welsh government will also re-examine the case for a new motorway in proposals announced today.
What is pneumonic plague and how does it spread?
The death of a worker from a Russian lab that researches plague has prompted questions about the disease.
Student admits murdering woman in 'Dexter' kill room
Forensics student Benjamin William Day, 20, lured Maria Saceanu to an Airbnb to murder her.
UK special forces could face prosecution as Afghanistan evidence referred to police
Evidence relating to a number of detention operations carried out by British personnel between 2010 and 2013 is being examined.
Watch: At the scene of student protests in Lille
The BBC's Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from a large demonstration in northern France.
'We are terrified but we want to get an education', say Yemeni schoolgirls
The BBC reports from a school in Taiz, Yemen, where children are determined to keep learning despite the vicious civil war.
AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
Katie Price's ex told teenager to 'take it to the grave', rape trial hears
The alleged victim is not part of Kieran Hayler or Katie Price's extended families.
Lawyer for one of Cornell 7 calls for special prosecutor to be removed over previous comments
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.
Watch: How Russia responded to US after plague researcher death
The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.
Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.
Iranian men accused of spying targeted journalists for 'serious violence', court hears
The prosecution says the targets were journalists working for a satellite channel critical of the Iranian government.
NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.
Queen pays tribute to 'irrepressible' Jeffrey Archer
The bestselling author and former politician died on Monday at the age of 86.
'Means more than just a trophy' - Djokovic claims 102nd title of career
Novak Djokovic claims the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retires injured from the China Open final.
From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
Dad saw son, 2, fall to death from Cyprus hotel window, court hears
Joshua Foster placed his son on a sill for the view, believing the window was closed, a court hears.
PCs who used Taser and baton on amputee, 92, sacked
A disciplinary hearing finds both officers used unnecessary force on Donald Burgess at his care home.
British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident
It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.
Adjoa Andoh, Rosie O'Donnell and Julie Hesmondhalgh to appear in play about Gisele Pelicot case
The four-hour one-off performance will also star Adjoa Andoh and Juliet Stevenson and
White House defends Trump comment to let Iran 'take out' LA and San Diego
Gavin Newsom called the remarks "deranged", but the White House said Trump was warning of the risk of a nuclear Iran.
Jade Thirlwall says working on Blue Planet III song was magical
The ex-Little Mix star worked with Hans Zimmer on an official track for the BBC nature documentary.
Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances
Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.
Childminder who left 27 children alone in her home pleads guilty to neglect
Amanda Mathewson, 55, pleaded guilty to neglect and abandoning children in her care at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at UK airport for the first time
The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
It is not clear who is behind the attacks which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea as part of its war against Ukraine.
Watch: At the scene of student protests on the streets of Lille
The demonstrators are calling for better government investment in high schools.
Woman found dead in home named as GP
Dr Hannah Terry was working as a GP at a nearby practice, which has been closed since the weekend.
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users
Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.
Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
Man charged over Gosport migrant protest
Protesters held a demonstration after 149 migrants were brought to Gosport on Sunday.
Children brave snipers and mortars to go to school near Yemen front line
In rare access to Taiz, the BBC World Service speaks to children, teachers and families affected by the war.
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
LIV Golf secures potential $300m investment
LIV Golf secures a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to emerge from restructuring before the 2027 season.
Wet races and why future of F1 engines appears to be V8 turbos - Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Captain apologises for gloating over military service exemption
Lee Gi-hyuk apologises for gloating about avoiding South Korea's mandatory military service.
NFL suspends two officials for player incidents
The NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill for instances of unprofessional conduct towards a player.
UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
Owner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends
Lionel Messi's Argentina career will end in a friendly against Benin. BBC Sport looks at what is next for the 39-year-old.
I had to crawl on my hands and knees to get off train, says disabled woman
Phoebe's mum says watching the incident was "traumatic" and left her feeling "helpless".
Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC
With better support, many babies may not have needed to go into care, File on 4 Investigates is told.
Watch: Moment Indonesian shoe shop is torn apart by explosion
Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
Scotland's first AI subject teacher warns pupils: Don't trust everything it tells you
Jamie Laycock says schools must help youngsters understand both the opportunities and dangers of AI.
OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'
Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.
Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
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