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LIVE - Netanyahu names 'hero' pilot attacked on flight as passengers arrive back in Israel - The Israeli PM says Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, displayed "extraordinary bravery" by fighting back after being stabbed.

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Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US military

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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. -- Health

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What is kratom, the 'gas station heroin' alarming officials in the US? -- Kratom, found during an investigation into the deaths of two college students, has been sold in the US for around a decade.

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One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called police himself -- He made the call almost an hour before a farmer also called police after seeing men in balaclavas. -- UK

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Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs -- Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures tell BBC Sport. -- Man City

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China funding UK research and sending it to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns -- British universities are being urged to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute which is linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). -- UK

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US actor Chad Lowe 'heartbroken' by death of daughter Fiona aged 13

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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

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Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says PM

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Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after photographer spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school

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Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions -- BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign -- Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza -- Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel's military says it has no record of the attack.

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'Mum sent them £140,000': The signs a loved one is caught in a romance scam -- Helen discovered her mum was being scammed - here's how she found out and broke her free.

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Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane

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'I pulled the controls': Passenger tells Israeli PM how he helped stop attacker

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Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht

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Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week

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'Strong indications' Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says

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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring -- In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

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Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons -- Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

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Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations -- The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

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Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea -- The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.

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'Rock, paper, scissors' decides London Marathon dates -- A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.

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Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

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What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation

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What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

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Princess of Wales picks up passenger, 94, on bus

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UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says

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Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches

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Ringo Starr's granddaughter launches exhibition

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Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife

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No rift with Ronaldo, says Portugal coach Jesus -- Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says there is no rift with captain Cristiano Ronaldo following claims the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had refused to train.

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Djokovic wins first match since Wimbledon at China Open -- Novak Djokovic beats Nuno Borges at the China Open to secure his first win since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.

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Late Arsenal mix-up gifts Paris draw in Europe - A miscommunication between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and England captain Leah Williamson gifts Paris FC a late equaliser as the sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.

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Gill hits 223 not out as India chase down Windies' record total -- Shubman Gill hits a career-best 223 not out as India sensationally chase down West Indies' 405-7 in the second ODI in Guwahati.

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Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdicts -- Former Man City boss Pep Guardiola says he will "always" be behind the club after they were found guilty of financial charges.

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