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2,000 pigeons shot with rifles at railway stations
At York Station, 152 birds were shot in one day, a Freedom of Information Request has found.
Mathematicians win top prize after solving century's-old problems
This is the first time Chinese mathematicians have won the prestigious Fields Medal.
Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers
Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.
Fifty women come forward saying they were pressured into swinging
Women told the BBC their partners had pushed or coerced them into having sex with other men.
Hero swimmer helped two children during beach tragedy
Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dove into the water three times to save the children.
Novel analysis reveals playful side of Alan Turing
Prof Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.
Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.
Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.
Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.
They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'
The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn
UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.
Dr Charles Woodburn
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.