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Why Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning - Months of planning have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
Google-owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit - Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
Mason: Reform UK amplifies existing jitters for Labour and Conservatives - The BBC's political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them.
US destroys alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three - The attack came after the Venezuelan president said Caracas would defend itself against US "aggression".
Hillsborough Law will include duty of candour - The proposed law would force public bodies to co-operate with investigations into major disasters.
Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up - BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.
These teens turned their rooms into tech-free zones. This was the result - Elizabeth and Henry are among those ditching technology in their bedrooms to see how they cope.
Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing - Police had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.
Ready for an autumn declutter? Four ways to get started - As summer draws to a close, we explore BBC Woman's Hour's expert strategies to help us declutter.
DC-style crackdown on crime coming to Memphis, Tennessee, Trump says - Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-led city despite opposition from its mayor.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby's death - The couple were found guilty in July after a lengthy retrial at the Old Bailey.
PM says he would never have appointed Mandelson had he known full Epstein links - The PM says a due diligence process was gone through before Lord Mandelson was appointed US ambassador.
Hillsborough Law - what is it and how did we get here? - Following the news that an agreement has been reached on the long-awaited Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, the BBC's Judith Moritz looks at its history.
The Papers: 'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15 - The papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.
Mark Ronson on being a night person - and Lady Gaga trashing his car - Mark Ronson looks back on a troubled childhood, and how it informed his career as a DJ and producer.
Eden Project architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw dies - The architect is remembered as having "endless curiosity about how things are made".
Report those who celebrate Charlie Kirk death to employers, Vance says - The vice-president's remarks come amid a wave of firings over posts deemed inappropriate about Kirk's death.
Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza? - BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.
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Musk's language while addressing rally was abhorrent, says home secretary - Shabana Mahmood says the tech billionaire "doesn't get to mess with British democracy" after Musk calls for dissolution of Parliament.
UK jets to defend Polish skies after Russian drone incursion - Tensions have risen across Europe after 19 drones entered Poland's territory earlier this month
'Tinder Swindler' con artist arrested in Georgia - Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at an airport.
Chinese teens to pay $300,000 for urinating in soup - A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.
Man 'stole Banksy for collection of love hearts' - Girl with Balloon, valued at £270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London.
Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe - The Zapad-2025 military drills come just days after Poland accused Moscow of violating its air space with a drone incursion.
Eight charged over Unite the Kingdom rally disorder - The Metropolitan Police also issued an appeal to trace 11 more people they want to speak to.
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The Aristocrat, the Convict and the Missing Baby - An aristocrat and her convict partner go on the run with their newborn, ending in tragedy.
Are The Conservatives 'Over'? - Tory MP and shadow minister Danny Kruger defects to Reform.
Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions - BBC Sport experts predict their Champions League winners, which English team will get the furthest, a surprise package and which player excites them the most.
'From another planet' - Duplantis seals 14th world record & third world title - Armand Duplantis clinches his 14th world record as the Swedish superstar continues his pole vault domination by winning a third consecutive world title.
'A heart as big as his smile' - Hatton's family pay tribute - Ricky Hatton's family pay tribute to the former world champion, who was found dead at the age of 46 at his home in Manchester on Sunday.
Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd transfer strategy - Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes the club messed up badly with their summer transfer strategy and lack the "quality" needed to fit manager Ruben Amorim's controversial 3-4-3 system.
Stats behind England's 31-match record winning run - England surpass their own best winning streak across men's and women's international rugby union by recording a 31st successive victory.
'What a legend!' Duplantis clears 6.30m to break world record - Armand Duplantis breaks the men's pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing 6.30m attempt after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.