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Murder, rape and torture allegations hit Ivory Coast student union

Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death

A disgrace that officials were thrown under the bus by the Government
OPINION: Officials were put in an impossible position on mental health funding because the Government pre-determined the contract would go to one provider - then blamed officials when the auditor-general criticised the move.

Police investigating unexplained death of infant
The police received a call concerning the welfare of an infant on Friday afternoon.

Great Premier League goals against former clubs
BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in the Premier League by players facing their former clubs, including strikes by Wayne Rooney, Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Kevin de Bruyne.

Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England
England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.

The Week: The Budget, a trip to China, and the US election
And Your Guide to the US Election

Teen given life sentence over school hammer attack
Two pupils and a housemaster at Blundell's School in Tiverton suffered serious injuries.

Ex-soldier 'congratulated' officer who caught him
A Met Police sergeant has told jurors the moment he "grabbed hold" of Daniel Khalife in west London.

Who has to pay inheritance tax?
Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother
Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.

North Korea to send troops to fight with Russia, Seoul says
The first 1,500 troops arrive in Russia ahead of going to Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said.

BBC Verify analyses footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing
The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at footage said to show Yahya Sinwar's final moments.

'Blessing scams' targeting Asian seniors are on the rise worldwide

White Ferns� stunning T20 World Cup run continues with semifinal win
After holding off the West Indies, New Zealand will now face South Africa for all the spoils in Dubai on Monday (NZ time).

The Government is legalising online casinos � but it won�t make them help the community
Pokies, Lotto, TAB all give community grants � but plans for online gaming say it would be �unattractive� for gaming giants to give away money to charities

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption
Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

NZ beat Windies to reach first World Cup final since 2010
The Women's T20 World Cup is guaranteed a first-time winner as New Zealand beat West Indies to join South Africa in Sunday's final.

'Fairytales and lies' - Ten Hag condemns job reports
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accuses the media of making up "fairytales and lies" about his future.

Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...
Sarah�s there, as early voting begins

Man raped and killed unconscious woman on park bench
A sexual predator raped and killed an unconscious woman on a west London park bench.

Sara Sharif's injuries comparable to car crash, jury told
Sara Sharif's relatives are accused of murder after her body was found in her family's Surrey home.

Boohoo considers break-up as sales slide
The online fashion firm is mulling whether to offload its brands as sales remain under pressure.

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.