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The Premier League footballers studying to become sporting directors
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Taiwo Awoniyi and others have been juggling education with a football career - even studying on the team bus during away trips.

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM says.

Residents fear new rules could mean dangerous cladding is left on blocks of flats
The government says it hopes the changes will speed up the process of removing cladding.

What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation
The woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at the university two years ago.

Criminal investigation? Relegation or expulsion? The key Man City questions
BBC Sport takes a look at the key questions following the guilty verdicts handed down to Manchester City.

'Rock, paper, scissors' decides London Marathon dates
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.

Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

Police seek charges against 20 firms and 54 people over Grenfell Tower fire
The force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people.

Watch: Detail about new call to police changes RAF Fairford timeline
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands. BBC's UK correspondent Daniel Sandford explains the timeline of events.

Giants put a price on Whitfield’s head as Blues, Demons circle star half-back
The Giants playmaker remains uncertain whether he will join the trade market, but a number of Victorian clubs are interested in securing his services.

Ocon to leave Haas putting F1 future in doubt
Esteban Ocon is fighting to save his Formula 1 career after the Haas team announcement that they are splitting with the Frenchman at the end of the year.

Car thieves target Nissan Jukes as 11 stolen in one county in 24 hours
Security expert Michael Fraser says the cars have "valuable spare parts" and are "easy to steal".

Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who have the debilitating condition.

Watch: Couple describe relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.

Jay Slater's mum says retracing his last steps in Tenerife gave her 'more closure'
Debbie Duncan went to Tenerife to trace her son Jay's final steps before his death in 2024.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdicts
Former manager Pep Guardiola says he will "always" be behind Manchester City after they were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

Sussexes condemn 'reckless intrusion' after men spotted near Archie and Lilibet's school
One of the men seen outside the UK school attended by the children is understood to be an international press photographer.

Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The prime minister tells the BBC the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".

‘You’ve been nothing but a joke’: Ex-AFL player criticises league over concussion support
Aiden O’Driscoll’s career at the Western Bulldogs was cut short because of injuries sustained after a serious head knock at training more than two years ago. He’s now spoken out, accusing the AFL of failing to support him properly since that time.