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The Papers: 'Burnham's triple shock' and 'City face expulsion'

Every front page on Wednesday is dominated by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech at the Labour Party conference....

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How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history

More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum...

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Hidden habits that make your social anxiety worse - and how to break them

Social anxiety is more common than many think. Here's what you need to know about the condition....

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'Mum sent them £140,000': How to spot the signs a loved one is being scammed

Helen discovered her mum was in the grip of a romance scam - here's how she found out and broke her free....

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Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food

The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate"....

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New coach, new players, but same old failings hamper Scotland

Self-inflicted wounds cost Scotland on Sebastien Pocognoli's Hampden debut, writes Tom English....

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Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust

Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty....

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Burnham to fight next election on pledge to change voting system

The prime minister says he wants other parties to take part in a national commission on electoral reform....

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The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League

The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out....

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Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings

How the England players rated following their Nations League match....

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Could changing the pension triple lock pay for Burnham's big social care plan?

Burnham said he wants to change the pensions triple lock from 2030 to pay for his social care reform, but analysts have questioned whether it will raise enough money....

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'Quantity of petrol' but no explosives found in three vehicles near RAF Fairford

Police say the decision to release five men on bail is one "grounded in experience and strategy"....

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Chris Mason: Burnham delivers deeply political speech with a personal core

The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son, the BBC's political editor writes....

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Three teenagers die after car enters river

The bodies of two teenage boys and a teenage girl have been recovered from the water, police say....

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Prince William and Catherine's surprise visit to Kevin Sinfield's charity run

The rugby league star is on the third day of his endurance challenge to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease charities....

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Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts

The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18....

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England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief

Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango....

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Nigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bid

Crowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up...

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Nowak killer given leave to appeal against sentence

The Court of Appeal will decide in November whether to reduce or lengthen the 21-year minimum term....

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Close-up look at Turner's '£50m' Rome painting on show in the city

William Turner’s 1835 painting - Rome, from Mount Aventine - will be on display in the Italian capital for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December....

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Why Salisbury are 'bigger than many Premier League teams' in Kuwait

Sixth-tier Salisbury FC have a unique relationship with Kuwait, where they are regarded as "bigger than many Premier League" clubs....

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Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's eviction

The measures include a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts....

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Man charged over AI image of crocodile in Singapore reservoir

The defendant could face jail or a fine after the image sparked a search operation in the city’s largest reservoir....

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Rayner announces crackdown on 'cowboy' leasehold property agents

The housing secretary used her Labour conference speech to announce protections for leaseholders facing 'injustice'....

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'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail

The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents....

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Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother

The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday....

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Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month....

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Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?

Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok....

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Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas refused bail over alleged boat damage

Daniel Thomas is remanded in custody after appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court....

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'I still feel as fast as anybody' - Alonso on why he's staying in F1

Fernando Alonso commits to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least one more year. - and explains why to BBC Sport....

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South West Water fined almost £8m for sewage spills

South West Water previously entered guilty pleas to pollution offences spanning six years....

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Met Police officer charged after BBC Charing Cross investigation

The police watchdog began an investigation into alleged misconduct at Charing Cross police station in London as a result of a BBC Panorama investigation....

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Watch: Luxury units uncovered inside an Indonesian prison

A surprise inspection at the prison revealed apartment-like units appearing to house inmates, equipped with televisions, a gym and fridges stocked with alcohol....

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Evicted Spanish pensioner can move back home, lawyer says

The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, prompted large-scale protests across Spain....

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'We don't know where he is': Relatives of Sir Ranulph Fiennes tell BBC

Speaking to BBC Newsnight, his former sister-in-law told the BBC that she did not know where he was, and nobody had been able to see him....

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Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'

Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body....

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Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth

Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent. BBC Sport takes a closer look....

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Lives 'will be lost' unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says

Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales....

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Does Horner have a chance of Ferrari job? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix....

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Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96

The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there....

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Family of British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they don't know where he is

It has been alleged that Sir Ranulph has been admitted to a number of care homes under assumed names....

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Argentina threatens legal action against UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration

President Javier Milei set a two-week deadline for the Sea Lion oilfield project to be scrapped....

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Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland

As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland....

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Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved....

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Delays in fitting electronic tags putting victims at risk, report finds

The reports says some criminals are waiting up to five months to be fitted with an electronic tag....

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns

OpenAI also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems....

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The Papers: 'Labour split on triple lock' and 'Plot's going on, PM?'

A number of the papers preview a speech from Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday....

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Migrants using longer, more dangerous routes across Channel

The government says it is bearing down on dangerous small boat crossings....

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Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid

The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader....

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Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth

Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains....

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