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'Islam is being hijacked': Brother of Muslim first responder killed in 9/11

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 11:10pm
Zeshan Hamdani, who lost his older brother in the North Tower, is speaking out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani attending the 25-year memorial.

Rybakina sets up blockbuster Sabalenka final at US Open

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:45pm
Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster US Open final between the tournament's top two seeds.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:15pm
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:49pm
Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:48pm
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

'It was heartbreaking'- Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:48pm
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:46pm
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:05pm
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers.

Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:38pm
Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.

Coach crash kills several people in Swiss Alps

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 8:01pm
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:51pm
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:51pm
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

We want to move beyond elections, face of India's 'cockroach' movement tells BBC

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:27pm
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:09pm
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:09pm
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 7:08pm
A levy on overnight stays in England and Wales, 9/11 anniversary and Dame Esther Rantzen lead Friday's papers.

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 6:56pm
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 6:56pm
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 6:22pm
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 6:22pm
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

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