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Madeleine McCann suspect cleared of rape charges in separate trial

Christian Brückner is already in jail but has not been charged with the British girl's disappearance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y2KxORN

Troubled HS2 rail line may now run to central London, minister says

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kr1wjPX

Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91

Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQsP6gZ

Rower Grant is BBC Green Sport Awards Athlete of Year

Imogen Grant, Rhydian Cowley and Adrian 'Ace' Buchan are among the winners of this year's BBC Green Sport Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cDjxUA

'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor

Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mCugzR1

The Papers: 'Gray ousted' and 'Israel remembers'

Sue Gray's exit and Israel's memorial for the 7 October attack headline several of Monday's papers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EPuRAhX

Ghost guns and transgender care: Major cases before US Supreme Court

The top US court is back in session with cases that may affect American life - and its standing in the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bezhPs7

The Papers: PM's call for calm and 'private school VAT delay'

The prime minister warns hatred towards Jews and Muslims is on the rise in the UK and calls for 'political solutions' from BBC News https://ift.tt/uyHVEBU

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/scNh4VT

Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ysujNk

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nFxQdes

'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut

An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NIn1Alm

Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967. from BBC News https://ift.tt/exv7NcL

The Papers: 'PM defies US to cede Chagos' and 'oil price scare'

Several papers highlight Israel's potential next move against Iran, with widespread speculation its oil infrastructure could be targeted. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4Tj0lC

Chagossians criticise lack of say in UK deal to hand over islands

Chagossians claim they were repeatedly refused the chance to take part in negotiations behind the historic deal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/whYN1rL

Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina

Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k4CeSy2

Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypGkCiX

Four Tory leadership hopefuls take the stage

Four MPs who hope to become the next Conservative leader had 20 minutes each to deliver a speech to conference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdAfJCQ

A quick guide to JD Vance

Ohio Senator JD Vance is Trump's running mate for the US presidential election. Here's everything you need to know about him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8W7Eb29

More than 100 to sue Sean 'Diddy' Combs

New alleged victims are to sue to the hip-hop mogul who denies all allegations of wrongdoing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ky7Det5