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UK and EU officials are continuing technical talks ahead of Thursday's crunch EU council meeting.
The MP leaves after 55 years, saying "anti-Semitism" has become "mainstream" under Jeremy Corbyn.
His remarks come as the US comes under fire at home and abroad for withdrawing its troops from Syria.
A British Airways flight to Valencia in August was evacuated after the aircraft filled with smoke.
Nadia Ali calls the pupils "happy learners" and denies the school, in south London, is breaking the law.
The ex-Miss Florida is found dead with "multiple stab wounds" in a luxury suburb of Santa Barbara.
People should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home, experts warn.
Officials say two of the adults had previously been denied travel authorisation to the United States.
Archaeologists made the discovery about the Cairngorms' Loch Vaa by studying timbers below its surface.
Unrest in the Spanish region continues for a third night after the sentencing of Catalan separatists.
Stars urge the media to focus on "systemic change" as hundreds of activists defy a ban on protests.
Historic England adds 247 sites to its At Risk Register but 310 have been saved and removed.
Brexit talks dominate Thursday's papers, as the PM makes a "last-minute" bid to secure DUP support.
Rising star of English ballet Precious Adams on unwittingly opening up a debate around colourism.
Family of inventor says they were designed to be reused to stop trees from being destroyed.
A baker spent three months fashioning the realistic model of Eyam in Derbyshire.
Is the Duchess of Cambridge putting a modern twist on garments the Princess of Wales wore years ago?
The actress makes a possibly record-breaking Instagram debut with a selfie with her former co-stars.
The agency reveals a prototype for a lunar surface spacesuit to fit all shapes and sizes.
Mark Kingsland was sparring in a fitness class when he went into cardiac arrest.
Prince Harry takes a moment as he talks about becoming a father at the WellChild Awards.
Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies.
How will Zoe Kravitz com-purr with the other actresses who have played Batman's feline adversary?
A shot of a predator-prey confrontation wins the 2019 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed?
Images of Kim Jong-un astride a white steed on Mount Paektu fuel speculation of a major announcement.
The British family of a man accused of spying in Moscow has called on the UK government to do more to secure his release.
Britain's most-watched news channel, delivering breaking news and analysis all day, every day.
A revised Brexit deal, acceptable to both UK and EU negotiators, remains elusive. What have been the main sticking points?
The actress Bella Thorne opens up about sexuality, pornography, depression and feminism.
As part of a new BBC blog series, Olivia Davies shares what she's spent her money on this week.
Many crimes in the UK remain unsolved and many are not even reported - details in 10 charts.
"We are not bratty kids fighting for attention. We understand what we want," says the pop star.
A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting.
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit.
Where do voters stand on Brexit, after more than three years of debate and negotiation?
Each year hundreds of young UK children end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds, like Archie.
Charles Jencks believed the design of the centres inspired by his wife, Maggie, should lift the spirits of patients.
A new play in Leeds shows the impact of the Yorkshire Ripper's reign of terror on ordinary women.
Interface Message Processors built the Arpanet, which led to the internet of today.
Despite a London-wide police ban, a group called Extinction Rebellion Grandparents continue to protest.
The BBC's Bethany Bell speaks to politicians about Brexit ahead of the EU summit this week.
Thousands of people will watch their homes implode in southern India after a high court ruling.
Could Bulgaria's latest football racism scandal change how it deals with the problem?
The star lifts the curtain on his life and career, and reveals what he'll do after his farewell tour.
Saudi Arabia rolls out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, signalling a seismic shift in relations.
On the anniversary of the first appearance of the campaign tool on our screens, we look at their impact.
When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat.
How violent gangs put vulnerable young women and girls at "the forefront" of their business.
Gyptians, daemons and the star cast meet our reporter on a set visit for the BBC drama series.
The government says it will pass a law requiring photo ID to vote.
When North Korea plays South Korea it is no normal World Cup qualifier.
Returning foreign children from detention camps in Syria involves legal and political obstacles.
Plans have been announced to make sure restaurants hand over "all tips" to waiting staff.
American boxer Patrick Day has died at the age of 27, four days after sustaining a brain injury in a fight against Charles Conwell.
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is ruled out of Sunday's Premier League encounter with leaders Liverpool.
World number one Brooks Koepka rejects the suggestion that he has a big rivalry with Rory McIlroy.
Manchester City have to settle for a draw in the home leg of their Women's Champions League last-16 tie with Atletico Madrid.
About £10,000 has been raised for the family of Rob Spray, who died ahead of the Bulgaria match.
As Japan prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against South Africa, BBC Sport explores how the hosts became a force to be reckoned with.
Bethan Roper, 28, suffered a fatal head injury when she was struck by a tree next to the track.
Footage from police officers' body-worn cameras shows the moment a man fired at them during a stand-off in Somerset.
The High Court is due to hear an application to put the Carlauren Group into administration.
A musician has spent several months cycling thousands of miles to record the sounds of the UK.
Several parish councils in south Somerset and Dorset object to the estate planned near Mudford.
Aksel says fireworks are "basically explosives you can buy over a shop counter".
Each year hundreds of young UK children end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds, like Archie.
Extinction Rebellion claims a council's investment in a petrol station is "misguided".
A sluice gate got stuck open at the start of October, leaving boats hanging from their moorings.
Parents say the proposal to takeover Sexey's School in Bruton is being done without any transparency.
Lyn Paxman has 2,000 snails but will be fattening up 300,000 by next year at her Somerset home.
Avon and Somerset Police say some Muslim women get so used to harassment they regard it as normal.
The UK government policy sees cattle TB incidence fall in two badger cull areas but rise in a third.
Tinkers Bubble, in Somerset, does not use fossil fuels and has solar panels for electricity.
Bereaved families often get no legal aid to help them establish the causes of a loved one's death.
The remains, initially thought to be Roman, were mislaid soon after being found in the 1960s.
'Ordinary citizens' of Wells from the late 19th century are featured in a new exhibition.
Harrogate extend their unbeaten run to seven games with a National League win at in-form Yeovil.
Somerset head coach Jason Kerr signs a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2022 season.
Somerset batsman Tom Banton signs to play for Brisbane Heat in Australia's Big Bash League this winter.
Rhys Murphy scores twice as Yeovil remain third in the National League with a dominant victory over out-of-form Woking.
Four years ago, Joe Cokanasiga was part of the World Cup pre-match entertainment. Now he could be England's joker in Japan.
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Rising star of English ballet Precious Adams on unwittingly opening up a debate around colourism.
The president said the PM asked him to arrange a meeting between the 19-year-old’s parents and Mrs Sacoolas.
Harry Dunn's parents refused the US president's offer to meet a woman who was involved in his death.
Mark Kingsland was sparring in a fitness class when he went into cardiac arrest.
Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies.
Norway's border with Sweden – and the EU – is a potential hotspot for smugglers. How is it policed?
To mark the Channel Tunnel's 25th anniversary the BBC was given exclusive access behind the scenes.
Prince Harry takes a moment as he talks about becoming a father at the WellChild Awards.
Mum Emma Rees was unable to breastfeed after having a double mastectomy.
Pupils at Raheem Sterling's old school give their reaction to the abuse England players faced in Bulgaria.
Police footage shows PC Gareth Phillips trying to stop a car thief.
The SNP leader's party conference speech carried strong messages on Brexit and Scottish independence.
Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals why he loves the Philip Pullman books ahead of the TV series' launch.
The BBC's Helen Catt explains the policies, the reaction, and what happens next.
A look at the fanfare and formality behind this year's State Opening of Parliament.
Former Thomas Cook staff go back to work in their travel shops.
Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo become the first authors to jointly win the Booker Prize since 1992.
Insects are being touted as an eco-friendly protein source, but do bug burgers pass the taste test?
Dashcam footage shows a series of near-misses on the A505 in Hertfordshire.
Five-year-old Ava Macfarlane died from sepsis in December 2017.
Vanda Kizmaz, from Bourne in Lincolnshire, imports 60 Romanian strays each month.
Home Secretary Priti Patel tells Andrew Marr Show that progress has been made by Boris Johnson in talks between UK and EU officials.
It was a wet start to the 2019 championships, but it failed to dampen competitors' spirits.
The BBC discovered three children from the same family stranded after their parents died in the fighting with Islamic State.
Jack Grange was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety after being excluded from school.
The British paraclimber Jesse Dufton said he was the first blind climber to lead an ascent of the sea stack.
The Scottish first minister is asked if Scottish independence would mean similar issues to the Irish border post-Brexit.
Kev used to sell his drawings on the streets of Birmingham until a customer offered him an alternative.
A group of young people have decided to wash off hateful words and graffiti from walls in their local area.
Amina Art Ansari, whose paintings hang in Windsor Castle, has set up an art studio in Islamabad where she uses art therapy to help her students.
The daughter of a British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran appears at a press conference after returning to the UK.
Adam Selvey has cerebral palsy and says he only runs at night to avoid being stared at.
These men have all lost a son or brother to knife crime and said they often feel their grief is overlooked.
"It's just fantastic, it melts everybody's hearts when you see it."
The Irish prime minister was speaking after meeting Boris Johnson for Brexit talks in North-West England.
The flight was about to take off from London City Airport when the man refused to resume his seat.
Police used an electric stun gun on a man after four people were injured in a stabbing at Manchester's Arndale Centre.
England's outgoing chief medical officer suggests the idea could help to tackle child obesity.
The UK's international trade secretary made a joke about the row between two wives of footballers, as she opened a Commonwealth trade event.
Jessica Van Meir spoke out about being harassed by another passenger over Virgin Atlantic's in-flight messaging system.
Residents of Haringey in London open up about the impact of the borough's high rate of knife crime.
Neil Trotter won £107.9m on the Euromillions lottery in 2014. He spoke to BBC Breakfast about what he did with his winnings.
Jeremy Hunt says he fears a "catastrophic failure in statecraft" will prevent a Brexit deal being reached.
Fifteen-year-old Gadi was attacked on his way home from football practice after wandering into the wrong area.
Radio 1 Newsbeat follows a bunch of flowers on its journey from Europe’s largest auction to a florist in Kent.
Part of Emily Eccles's jaw was left hanging on by a flap of skin after her horse bolted and she hit a wooden post.
Mark Maciver is barber to the stars, but he also wants to make a difference to his wider community.
Thousands of children in seaside areas are having multiple teeth extractions in hospital because of tooth decay.
Special constable Jack Edgecombe was thrown out of school three times before finding bicycle repairs.
An eco-friendly council estate has scooped this year's prestigious Riba Stirling Prize for architecture.
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after contracting HIV through contaminated blood products speak at the public inquiry.
The Coram family live on a deprived estate in Penzance and say low wages make daily life a struggle.
This is the footage of the Fab Four that survived for 50 years after being stored in a bread tin.
The shutdown comes two weeks after the UK Supreme Court said a previous attempt to prorogue was unlawful.