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The Papers: ‘Burn to be mild’ and ‘Pulp fiction’

Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers.

Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Protesters had earlier gathered in Gosport after an initial report that the small boat would be brought further west.

Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.

‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Polo intensifies to rare category 5 storm

The storm's sudden intensification off the coast of Mexico is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.

Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech

In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the UN.

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says

UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham saysByBecky Morton and Harry SekulichPublished3 hours agoThe UK will...

Frost, wind and rain forecast as autumn warmth fades for many

Late summer warmth is set to break in many areas as rain and wind sweep in from the west.

Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe ‘peeing a jellyfish’

Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers

Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.

‘Poison seller’ who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell

Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.