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New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia
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New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia

The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies....

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She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over
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She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over

The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats.

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Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president
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Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

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Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam
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Fraudster jailed over multi-million pound PPE scam

Craig Morris was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Northampton Crown Court.

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Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms
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Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms

Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK

British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

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The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values'
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The Papers: 'Kemi's family home pledge' and 'Badenoch invokes core Tory values'

Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch's speech at the Tory conference dominates Thursday's papers.

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Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended
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Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended

Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

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Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since club's guilty verdict
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Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since club's guilty verdict

Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

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Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict
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Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict

Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

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What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?
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What could happen next in Christa Pike's case?

Christa Pike is conscious after surviving a botched lethal injection, leading many to wonder if the state of Tennessee will try again to execute her.

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AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
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AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn

The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.

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Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack
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Man charged with 13 attempted murders including British child after Alps attack

Abdalmasih Hanoun, accused of carrying out an attack at a French park in 2023, is set to face trial.

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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.

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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes
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Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes

Tory leader says her party is "coming back", as she aims to convince voters it has changed after 2024 election defeat.

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Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes
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Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes

The decision comes after nearly half a million people cast their votes from a shortlist of 18 creatures.

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Is it too early to look at Premier League table?
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Is it too early to look at Premier League table?

Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.

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Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says
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Western civilisation at risk of 'atrophy, servitude and decline', Rubio says

In a speech overlooking the Acropolis, the US Secretary of State also said the US believes Europe "can awaken from its long slumber".

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week

The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.

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Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin
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Burnham to hold security talks with German chancellor in Berlin

Downing Street said deeper co-operation in the face of rising hybrid threats from Russia would be high on the agenda during Burnham's first official visit to Germany.

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Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal
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Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal

Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

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How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal
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How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal

How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

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Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
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Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats

Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.

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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII
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Brad Pitt stars as a raw recruit on a dangerous mission in WWII

Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

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Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
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Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say

Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.

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Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
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Chris Mason: Tories united behind Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters

Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.

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Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
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Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid

Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.

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We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
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We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips

Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

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