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Anjem Choudary: Radical preacher released from prison
The cleric is let out of prison after being jailed in 2016 for inviting support for the Islamic State group.

Diesel and petrol ban should come much faster, say MPs
The government’s 2040 deadline for shifting to electric-powered cars criticised as 'unambitious'.

Royal tour: Harry and Meghan kick off their shoes on Bondi Beach
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kick off their shoes during an official visit to the Sydney landmark.

Brexit: Tories must be as united as EU, says Hunt
Foreign secretary urges his party to get behind Theresa May, to maximise PM's negotiating leverage.

‘We feel silenced’ in gender debate
Transgender feminist Fay and radical feminist Louise discuss how they feel.

Rachael Bland's cancer podcast wins posthumous award
Rachael Bland's show about fighting cancer is a winner at the radio industry's awards night.

How many foreign trips has your MP accepted?
MPs have accepted more than £2m worth of free travel over the last two years, BBC analysis reveals.

Australian admits kidnap and rape of Briton in outback ordeal
Marcus Martin held the tourist captive for weeks and repeatedly attacked her in Queensland.

Banks closures: 13 million people have lost half of local branches
Where have all the branches gone? BBC analysis finds nearly 6,000 local banks have closed since 2010.

Tina Turner from hardship to happiness
As she approaches 80, the legendary singer Tina Turner speaks about fame, love and happiness.

Jamal Khashoggi case: Turkish police 'search forest'
Turkish officials believe the Saudi journalist's body may have been disposed of outside Istanbul.

Harper joins the All 50 States Club
Harper is now the youngest person ever to visit all 50 states of the US.

The Papers: Cold shoulder for May's transition gambit
Many papers comment on MPs' reactions to the PM's proposal to extend the Brexit transition period.

Radio 1 Teen Heroes meet Will and Kate at Kensington Palace
The finalists of Radio 1's teen heroes award met the royal couple ahead of the Teen Awards this Sunday.

PlayStation usernames: The stories behind the most embarrassing ones
PlayStation's long-awaited new feature means weird and embarrassing names will be no more.

Does bralet boom spell the end of high-rise boobs?
Is the underwire under fire from a new wave of women ditching 'scaffolding' bras?

Quiz of the Week: What baby present was 'awesome'?
It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

Beer-drinking lion's trip to a Northamptonshire pub
Video from 1959 shows the day a zookeeper took a lion to a village pub, scaring the customers.

Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe gets tattoo for Bradley Lowery
Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe gets a tattoo in memory of his friend Bradley Lowery, the Sunderland fan who died aged six after a long illness.

Nigerian amputee football team captain on how the sport changed his life
Emmanuel Ibeawuchi is captain of Nigeria's amputee national team, hoping to compete at the World Cup.