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More prisoners to be freed early to ease overcrowding
Some 1,100 prisoners will be released, excluding those convicted of murder, sex crimes and terrorism.

Man dies after collision of two trains
The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday.

Water bills set to rise more than expected
The regulator will allow higher bills to fund growing costs and investment, the BBC understands.

'You lured him in': Rape myths and what we still get wrong about sexual assault
From being asked what they were wearing to having their bodies critiqued, rape victims are still subjected to old-fashioned myths.

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children
A new pilot scheme helps councils find eligible children who are unregistered for free school meals.

Putin gathers allies to show West pressure isn’t working
Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.

Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Martyn Blake shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in September 2022.

Infertility made me feel guilty, says TV newsreader
Andrea Byrne says she felt her husband would be "better off" without her during fertility treatment.

Aboriginal protester arrested during King's Sydney tour
The man was arrested for yelling slogans echoing those an Australian senator aimed at the King on Monday.

UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.

Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

Canadians and Mexicans nervously await the US election
As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

Mother of British-Egyptian political prisoner goes on hunger strike
Alaa Abdel Fattah is a British-Egyptian national who has spent most of the last decade in jail.

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'
The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceans
It was 200 times bigger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs nearly three billion years later.

What leaked US assessment of Israeli plans to strike Iran shows
US investigators are trying to find out how the highly classified intelligence documents were leaked online.

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

Liam Payne's death prompts music industry soul searching
Is duty of care to musicians, particularly young artists, being addressed in the music industry?

AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-rays
It is safe, could speed up diagnosis and relieve NHS pressure, the health assessment body says.

Violent image of King deleted as heckling row grows
Some Indigenous leaders criticise a senator who heckled the King, as she removes a violent image posted online.

Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images
Alcon Entertainment says it specifically denied a request to use material from the film at the event.

Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate claims
The now-exonerated men allege Trump spoke falsely of their case with "reckless disregard".

New workers' rights 'to cost firms £5bn a year'
Businesses will face additional costs over the measures which include boosts to sick pay and unfair dismissal rights.

Conker champion cleared of cheating after probe
David Jakins, 82, who is also known as King Conker, won his men's title "fairly" says organisers.

Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed
The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

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Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba
Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.

Donald Trump has a small fries issue with Kamala Harris
Trump claims Harris never worked at McDonald's

'Time for hugging, not kicking' - is it as bad as it seems for Palace?
Crystal Palace have suffered their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992-93 - but is it as bad as it seems?

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

What does the future hold for Girona after their 'fairytale'?
Spanish minnows Girona made it into the Champions League for the first time last season. What does the future hold for the club, who were bought by City Football Group in 2017?

Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven
Watch the best plays from week seven of the 2024 NFL season, including a Patrick Mahomes rushing masterclass for the Kansas City Chiefs and a 97-yard punt return touchdown at Wembley by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Livingstone to captain England with Buttler ruled out
All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

Women's Footballer of the Year contender Smith
BBC Sport profiles Portland Thorns and United States forward Sophia Smith, one of five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 award.

Crash teen's mum backs call for new driver licence
Nicole Bell-Percy wants to see tougher rules for drivers under 21 introduced after her son's death.

Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait
A painting of a Democratic Unionist Party peer in Belfast City Hall was removed and damaged at the weekend.

Widow accuses health board of 'letting families down' over deaths
Louise Slorance spoke before giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry after the death of husband Andrew.

Man dies after collision of two trains
The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday.

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Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, reports say
Jailed Hollywood producer is being treated in prison for chronic myeloid leukaemia, US media outlets report.

Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns
ASEAN's 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.

Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case
Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal.

Trump leading Harris among Arab Americans, poll suggests
The poll is the latest warning sign to Democrats that the war in Gaza is costing support among a key voting bloc.

Venezuela’s ex-oil minister arrested for alleged ties to US
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela's former oil minister, had resigned just days before prosecutors announced his arrest.

Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London
Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.

Police in Mozambique disperse opposition protest after disputed election
Police use tear gas, clash with opposition protesters as post-election tensions soar.

Hurricane Oscars leaves at least six dead in Cuba as power outages persist
Cuban authorities say they are working to reestablish power access after days of blackouts across the island.

Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?
Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world's population doubles in strength.

Early voting in full swing in US election, Harris and Trump tied in polls
As the US election enters final two weeks the candidates are focusing on swing states hoping to pick up undecided voters

Israel’s siege on north Gaza intensifies as thousands trapped
The Israeli military’s weeks long siege of northern Gaza is pushing the area to the point of starvation.

Trump US rallies leave behind unpaid dues, again and again
With Donald Trump's history of not paying his dues, some cities have started asking for upfront payment for his rallies.

Biden ‘concerned’ about release of files on Israel’s plans to strike Iran
White House says the apparent leak of secret US assessments on Israel's preparations for the attack is 'unacceptable'.

Israel attacks branches of Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon
Bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon comes as the Health Ministry reports at least six people were killed.

In Turkey, Gulen’s death marks opportunity to move on from coup attempt
Fethullah Gulen, who has died aged 83, was blamed by Turkey for being behind a 2016 coup attempt.

Israeli strikes hit school in Gaza’s Jabalia amid intensifying siege
Israeli strikes have hit a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in north Gaza’s besieged Jabalia.

London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder
Officer found not guilty in death of Chris Kaba, who was unarmed when he was shot in September 2022.

US says it is seeking lasting end to war in Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’
In Beirut, Biden's envoy says he is 'saddened' by devastation in Lebanon as Israel's US-backed offensive intensifies.

Fethullah Gulen: From presidential ally to Turkey’s alleged coup mastermind
Gulen, who lived in exile in the US before his death, was accused of being behind Turkey's 2016 coup attempt.

The Return: How Trump’s border policies tore a family apart
A family separated at the border and reunited in Guatemala receives an unexpected chance to return to the US.

Seoul demands ‘immediate withdrawal’ of North Korean troops in Russia
South Korea summons Russian ambassador over Pyongyang's alleged dispatch of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine.

US veteran Daniel Penny on trial in New York for fatal subway chokehold
Penny faces up to 15 years in prison for the manslaughter of Jordan Neely in the racially-charged trial. 

Does Musk’s daily $1m giveaway constitute election interference?
Elon Musk is giving money to registered voters who sign a petition created by his pro-Trump America PAC.

NBA 2024-25 season: Schedule, title favourites, key players, how to watch
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the new National Basketball Association (NBA) season in North America.

Climate policies must not write off livestock
Cattle when grazed sustainably can be part of climate action and help vulnerable populations build resilience.

Global Times

Hong Kong debut

15 people under criminal coercive measures for falsifying medical records

Chinese scientists cultivate giant panda stem cells

Chang'e-6 lunar samples to be open for global application, aimed at advancing moon research

China's central bank cuts existing mortgage rates to prop up housing market, stimulate economic growth

Taking care of baby

Kinmen organizes warm welcome ceremony for first mainland tour group in four years

Three Chinese aircraft carriers hold intensive activities: reports

China's first orbital rocket's high-altitude recovery flight test 'mostly successful,' signaling a 'milestone' step forward: rocket developer

My studies here in China are equipping me with knowledge that I can apply in Africa, says former state minister of Ethiopia

China-African cooperation is 'empathetic,' different from the West: Kenyan govt advisor

Getting close to robots

MSS warns Chinese students abroad of spy recruitment

Early warning system alerts over 129,000 before 4.7 earthquake

China launches last batch of BDS-3 satellites

Zisha teapots showcase Chinese craftsmanship, cultural charm

Blessing the motherland

Yutu-2 becomes world's longest-working lunar rover

Chinese FM responds to Japanese claim on PLA aircraft carrier activities

China commemorates Sep 18 Incident

Exclusive: FOCAC promotes solidarity of Global South, boost modernization: South Africa FM

ICRC head arrives in Moscow

British lawmaker's Xinjiang remarks 'harm UK interests'

PLA monitors US patrol plane's transit through Taiwan Straits, showing capabilities, confidence to safeguard unity

Biden condemns political violence after 'possible assassination attempt' of Trump

Japan leader race

US, UK pledge additional aid to Ukraine

China, PICs to build law enforcement team for lasting security

China calls for more efforts toward political solution in Sudan

Gen Z highly recommends culture connotation behind 'Black Myth: Wukong' to overseas

Crab harvest

Hainan resumes traffic, schooling after Super Typhoon Yagi

China's first domestic mpox vaccine approved for clinical trials

Multiple cities see increase in newborns

China unveils first standard for detecting fake digital face in financial field

China's first relay tracking for asteroid warning marks major progress

Over 0.5m people in Hainan affected by Super Typhoon Yagi

Wukong mooncake

China's first local standards on outdoor smoking areas enacted in Shanghai

China releases standard musical score and official recording of national anthem

Rules for implementing state secret law come into effect

China Eastern welcomes 500,000th C919 passenger after 15 months of operation

Three decades of aids demonstrate a multi-generational relay in building a modern, prosperous Xizang

India to mark first national space day with more ambitious plans in stock

Commemorative stamps

Nation's first mpox virus test product approved for market entry

R&D of next-gen icebreaker progresses smoothly in China

Dam benefits communities in Xinjiang, paving way for a secure ecological future for region

Setting off for Paralympics

African scholars call for 'unbiased narrative' on China