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Nigella praised as new Bake Off judge as latest contestants announced
The TV chef is a new judge on series 17 and there's a new crop of contestants hoping to be star bakers.

Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.

Man accused of triple murder admits gun charges
A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.

Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience
An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.

Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
Several companies hope to use SaxaVord in Unst, the northernmost point in the UK, as a launch site for small commercial rockets.

Watch: Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers
Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.

English pupils ahead of rest of UK in international school tests
The latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.

At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.

Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".

Alleged Sydney Swans victim speaks to police again in wake of audio recording
At least one of the women alleging sexual assault by Sydney Swans players at the Pullman hotel has returned to police to further detail events that unfolded on the morning of August 17.

Popovic was offered a new four-year Socceroos contract. This is why he said no
The Socceroos coach said he will walk away from the job content after January’s Asian Cup if Football Australia decides they want to go in another direction.

‘Money’s not everything’: The contract conundrum facing Panthers
Will they take the extra cash on offer elsewhere, or stay put to add to their premiership haul? That’s the dilemma for Liam Martin and Moses Leota.

ASML Wins Over TSMC, Samsung for New EUV Machines as AI Demand Surges

Europe’s biggest AI company raises €3bn to rival US and China

Russell hindered or just Antonelli brilliance? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.

How Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.

'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.

UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece
Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

Forget the Mediterranean diet, I'm eating only food from Shetland for a month
Dr Alex Armitage is eating only food grown, reared or caught locally during September.

Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they remain non-working royals
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.

Geelong warned: Stand in front of this Docker at your peril
Josh Treacy is being backed to return to his “fiery, angry” best as the Fremantle forward attempts to bounce back from one of the worst games of his AFL career.