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'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

The Papers: 'Markets turn on Reeves' and 'soaring cost of sickness claims'

Investors' reactions to the Budget and forecasts for the cost of sickness benefits lead the papers.

How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

Pennsylvania officials reject viral claim about illegal voters

Pennsylvania officials reject claim that "illegal voters" were able to apply for mail-in ballots.

We've collected 6,000 bricks - now we need to find them a new home

Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.

Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car.

Paul Pelosi attacker gets life in prison without parole

David DePape is also serving a 30-year prison sentence after he was convicted on federal charges in May.

We asked Puerto Ricans about 'island of garbage' joke. Here's what they said

Puerto Ricans have said the joke Tony Hinchcliffe made at Trump’s Sunday rally was “disrespectful” and “racist”.

Bob's Burgers actor gets year in prison for US Capitol riots

Jay Johnston, a Hollywood actor, is one of the most high-profile people to be jailed for involvement in the 6 January 2021 riot.

More details of NHS funding but questions remain

The government says it will invest £1.5bn in new equipment and buildings, in a bid to increase appointments.

The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead

An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.

'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'

A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.

Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico

Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labels his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reaches boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

Sainz on Mexico City pole, but Norris 'happy' with third

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz beats title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Lil Durk Arrested - Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 murder in Los Angeles

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In a significant development, Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida on federal charges related to a high-profile attempted revenge killing of fellow rapper Quando Rondo.  According to an FBI affidavit released on Friday, the 32-year-old rapper allegedly paid for a plot to target Rondo in 2022, resulting in the fatal shooting of Rondo's cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, at a gas station in Los Angeles.  Durk, now facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, was taken into custody in South Florida after authorities discovered he was attempting to leave the country.  Five other members of Durk's Chicago-based rap collective, "Only the Family" (OTF), have also been detained, with further arrests anticipated. FBI Agent Sarah Corcoran described in her affidavit that Durk and his associates within OTF reportedly engage in violent activities to maintain their status in the group, often acting under his direction.  The case traces ...

'Extraordinary' Vinicius Jr 'will win Ballon d'Or'

Minutes after Real Madrid fans were singing for Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d'Or, the Brazil forward insisted he wants to "stay at the club forever".

'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?

How hoax bomb threats are hurting air travel in India

An unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines is wreaking havoc on the industry.

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Your pictures on the theme of 'in the air'

A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of 'in the air'.

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

The Papers: 'Bogus £40bn black hole' and 'Tuchel takes hotseat'

Many newspapers lead on the Budget and report that Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a "backlash".

Man arrested near Trump rally had two guns and fake passports

This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.

Beterbiev edges Bivol to become undisputed champion

Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become undisputed light-heavyweight world champion in a high-quality contest in Saudi.

Weekly quiz: Why was ‘Wagatha Christie’ back in court?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Student finds scorpion crawling inside Shein parcel

Sofia Alonso-Mossinger found the creature in a bag of boots which she had ordered online.

Wait longer for an electric taxi, says Uber boss

The platform wants customers to go 'green' as it tries to boost the take-up of electric cars.

Misinformation swirls around hurricane response effort

BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.

‘Perfect storm’ blocking thousands of desperately needed social homes

Housebuilders say they have thousands of social homes ready to be built but no customers to buy them.

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.

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'

Lessons from Ladbroke Grove crash 25 years on

It was one of the worst rail crashes of the last century killing 31 people.

Behind the scenes of Heartstopper series three

The next series of the Netflix sensation is being released on 3 October.