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After a fiery overnight stand-off, some protesters try to leave but police react with tear gas.
Boris Johnson says plans to cut corporation tax to 17% next year are to be put on hold.
A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein's accusers says Prince Andrew should apologise for the pair's friendship.
The origin tale, starring Joaquin Phoenix, reached the landmark despite not being released in China.
US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has accused the prime minister of "ignoring and blocking" her.
Evidence of a cover up revealed by the BBC could lead to the ICC's first inquiry into the UK military.
Ebenezer Azamati says he felt "unwelcome" in Britain after being "violently removed" from the Oxford Union.
The Lib Dems and SNP say it is unfair to be excluded from Tuesday's ITV general election leaders debate.
The rare miniature story book is estimated to sell for £650,000 in Paris on Monday.
Police have named the victim as Nicola Stevenson, 39, although she has yet to be formally identified.
Prince Andrew's TV interview with the BBC once again dominates many of the newspapers.
Sharan Burrow wants to find alternative livelihoods for coal miners and therefore help protect our climate.
Stars of the movie Justice League want an alternative edit to be released.
Large parts of the centre of the Italian city have been hit by exceptionally high tides for the third time in a week.
Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.
The guitar will be sold to pay for American guitarist Jerry Donahue's stroke rehabilitation costs.
Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy's son, Callum, was born 11 weeks early, in 2014.
The Duke of York's unprecedented Newsnight interview contained several revelations.
A UK lawyer says Germany is violating its constitution by denying citizenship to some descendants of Nazi victims.
Amid probes into Apple's "sexist" credit card, questions are being asked of IT-based financial decisions.
Justin Rowlatt is attacked by bees in Ethiopia's Tigray province, where vast tracts of land have been regreened.
Megan Jayne Crabbe was five when she started a war with her weight - now she's a body positive Instagram activist.
Federico González runs the Radisson Hotel Group, and refuses to name his favourite place to stay.
They've devastated vast areas from Australia to Brazil. Here, two experts explain how to fight them.
"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.
The UK's night-time economy is now said to be the UK's fifth-biggest industry with annual revenues of £66bn.
The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.
Mabel Barltrop's followers believed she was the daughter of God and that an English town would be the location of the Second Coming.
Premiership champions Saracens will not contest their 35-point deduction and £5.36m fine for breaching the league's salary cap.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is using Australia opener David Warner to sell his new book, says Australia captain Tim Paine.
A 101-yard return by Miami Dolphins' Jakeem Grant features in NFL plays of the week along with Mark Ingram, Kenny Golladay and Julian Edelman.
Manchester City's Georgia Stanway has an eventful afternoon against West Ham, scoring two goals and assisting another, before collecting a second yellow card and being sent off.
Stefanos Tsitsipas fights back from a set down to beat Dominic Thiem in a final-set tie-break to become the youngest winner of the ATP Finals in 18 years.
The first UK TV debates between party leaders took place in 2010.
Our poll tracker measures how people say they are going to vote at the next general election.
Social care pledges will be under intense scrutiny during the election, but why is it so important?
A small poll in Hastings kicked off a huge debate - online and off.
Two politicians reflect on the impact public abuse has on their mental health.
A profile of the Liberal Democrat party, what it stands for and what its policies are.
Care about LGBT equality? Here's what to look out for in this election.
Compare where the parties stand on key issues, from Brexit and the NHS to education and the environment.
How does devolution affect the way you vote in a general election?
Three young West Africans stole from their families to fund a trek to Europe, now they have to face the consequences.
High parental expectations and being happy at school are also important factors, a study suggests.
The incidents were reported early on Sunday as migrants attempted to get to the UK.
The event was being held inside a disused warehouse at Strood Retail Park, police say.
The Sikh community celebrates a historic day at the gurdwara in Gravesend.
The all-female group who adapt their cars are challenging the "boy racer" stereotypes.
Showcasing the best images sent to us from around England.
Why has the huge amount of rainfall that hit South Yorkshire had such a large impact on people and property?
From 'ultra-marginals' to the highest Leave and Remain seats - which are the battlegrounds that could make the difference?
London and Scotland are the best places to find charging points, while Yorkshire is the worst.
Hundreds of thousands of young people are registering to vote, but what will that actually mean?
Ramsgate man had mental health issues after five years of trying for a baby with his partner.
Twins from Margate could be left permanently scarred after getting black henna tattoos in Egypt.
The charity Sheppey Matters gets Children in Need money to help young people with ADHD.
Rod Lewry is an overhead line worker 56 years after starting as an apprentice at 15.
To mark the Channel Tunnel's 25th anniversary the BBC was given exclusive access behind the scenes.
Mikael Mandron's first-half goal is enough for Gillingham to see off an out-of-form Lincoln at Priestfield.
Bromley prove their promotion credentials as they come from three goals down to earn a draw in a thriller with Harrogate.
Myles Weston's double helps Ebbsfleet snatch a late-earned 2-2 draw with Hartlepool United in the National League.
Scott Doe grabs the only goal as Dover beat Yeovil to stop the hosts from moving to the top of the National League.
Half-centuries from Jos Buttler, Ollie Pope and Joe Denly rescue England on day two of their warm-up match against New Zealand A.
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Two politicians reflect on the impact public abuse has on their mental health.
British Special Forces have been accused of covering up the killings of four young Afghans in 2012.
Leah Mckee-Hearne and Courtney Peaker rushed through the building shouting and banging on doors.
The Labour leader says there will be a "great deal" of freedom of movement after the UK leaves the EU.
The foreign secretary says that the government is committed to reducing immigration, and wants to discourage "cheap labour from abroad".
Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy's son, Callum, was born 11 weeks early, in 2014.
From Labour's working hours confusion to the prime minister's frosty reception in Yorkshire.
Pure is "so ready" to step on stage for the first time as drag helps her overcome bullying.
Firefighters say they used lessons learned from Grenfell Tower as they tackled the fire in Bolton.
Mani Love is the shortest person to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in New York and is visiting school's in the West Midlands.
Liverpool's Igbos are working to rebuild their community centre.
The all-female group who adapt their cars are challenging the "boy racer" stereotypes.
The singer speaks about the love for his football team and his impressive model train city.
Are politicians offering different deals depending on your postcode?
Medical tattoo artists takes on Facebook over nipple block and she is joined by cancer patients to protest
The prime minister takes questions from BBC listeners and viewers in the first of a series of special programmes.
The BBC's Helen Catt looks at the main events of Thursday's election campaign.
A look at the role of political parties in the UK
Home affairs correspondent June Kelly talks to two young people who used to live rough.
What happened after a data hack suggested that climate change caused by humans is a hoax?
The shouts of Sam Luntley were heard by a family walking on the cliffs at Porthcothan, Cornwall.
Labour leader interrupted in Dundee by former SNP activist asking about the "will of the Scottish people".
Boris Johnson denies claims, make in the Daily Telegraph, that Brexit Party members have been offered peerages.
Richard Browning says he wants to show how the technology had improved since his previous record.
The Unite union leader, and Labour ally, said the party would "respect the 2016 referendum".
If you care about what the parties are promising on the NHS, here are some key issues to watch for.
The 15-year-old charity campaigner will become the youngest ever recipient of the BAFTA Special Award.
Labour appear to contradict themselves on the working week and Boris Johnson visits flood-hit Yorkshire.
The prime minister got a frosty reception from some locals, amid wider criticism of his handling of the crisis.
Here's what they thought of paid-for adverts from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
Lesley began modelling when she was 25-years-old and says she met many famous people in her career.
The Virgin of the Rocks is being presented as a digital experience at London's National Gallery.
Harry and Samuel post videos with advice and tips for sufferers in the hope others will open up.
Catch up on the big election campaign news from Tuesday in less than three minutes.
Aness Ahmed was born with the most severe type of spina bifida.
Thousands of people visit the beach during birthing season, but few see an actual birth.
BBC Radio 5 Live asked people in the town what they care about ahead of the general election on 12 December.
Ali, 15, is among 700 children set to perform at the Royal Albert Hall.
The BBC's David Shukman went up in a helicopter to look at the scale of the damage.
A "deepfake" video has been made where the PM and Labour leader endorse one another in the election.
Ewan Fisher suffered serious respiratory failure after smoking e-cigarettes at the age of 16.
The prime minister said £2.6bn has been "put aside" for flood defences.
The Brexit Party won't contest Tory seats, plus Armistice Day promises and a Lib Dem legal challenge.
The LibDem leader said the local response to the floods was "inspiring" but the government should be more involved.
Speaking in Blackpool, the Labour leader said that "if this was a sign of things to come in this election, I feel very nervous".
Presenter Rylan Clark-Neal is taking on his biggest challenge to date. A 24-hour karaoke challenge for Children in Need.
Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams has retired from boxing over fears she could lose her sight. But what are the pros and cons of being a boxer?
