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Conditions stay quiet into the last week of September
The weather stays dry until the middle of the week.

5 men arrested near U.K. air base used by U.S. in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
The Metropolitan Police, leading the investigation, said the men were initially arrested under the Explosives Act.

2 giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under a U.S.-China government agreement
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang departed Chengdu in southwestern China early Sunday aboard a Boeing 777 aircraft, officials said.

Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
The storm remained just south of Long Island and east of northern New Jersey and was expected to linger in the region for about another day.

State of mental health in Wisconsin
Ryan Burks talks with key leaders in the mental health space about their efforts to help Wisconsinites.

In Focus: ReachOutWis aims to prevent veteran suicide
Spectrum News talked with Dr. Bertrand Berger about the importance of understanding shared experiences of veterans and challenges they face.

In Focus: Wisconsin Community Services talks about societal reentry from jail and its mental health effects
Clarence Johnson, president and CEO of Wisconsin Community Services, shared more about the mission behind the organization.

In Focus: How Sen. Kelda Roys hopes to expand mental health resources
She also talked about the voluntary “do not purchase” list for handguns, and links between mental health and social media.

CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump's Saturday trip to a college football game
It is the latest media restriction imposed by the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.

Pope Leo XIV fills central Paris with 700,000-strong crowd and fervor at giant outdoor Mass
On Saturday, the American pope greeted cheering crowds from his popemobile during a parade leading to Place de la Concorde.

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected the proposal saying Iran wanted to make a deal because it was “losing so badly.”

Beyond the Damage: The Trauma that Lingers after the Storm
Mental health concerns can arise during extreme events and even years later.

Milwaukee County sees first major condo project in nearly two decades
Milwaukee County welcomes the first condominium development project in nearly two decades to St. Francis.

'Community within the cards': Jacob Misiorowski shops for cards day after Brewers' record-setting 100th win
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was shopping for cards at Brew Town Trading Company on Friday.

Wisconsin senator introduces bill to ban ICE, CPB agents from polling locations
Sen. Tammy Baldwin said the legislation sends a message to the president that lawmakers are watching.

Police investigate 'unrecognized' UW-Madison fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi for hazing
Alpha Epsilon Pi is not recognized by UW-Madison. It was terminated in 2015 for violating the student organization code of conduct.

Workgroup developing policies for police body cameras in Madison
The group is expected to develop a draft policy by the end of this year, with approval of a final plan coming in 2027.

Wisconsin farmers push back on transmission line project
The BECI Project would stretch from Crawford to Walworth County with some of the proposed routes cutting across farmland.

28 new cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin this week
The state has seen 192 cases this year.

Two years since Helene: A meteorological setup that caused catastrophic flooding
The combination of a stalled front and remnants of Helene lead to devastating flooding in the southeast.

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Five arrested as counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF Fairford
The men have been detained on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three suspicious vehicles were reported to be travelling towards the base.

What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe
Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Protesters disperse after blocking contentious Orange Order parade
Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant, who returned from the Labour Party conference for talks, urged both sides of the dispute to "double down on compromise".

Inside Yemen's front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
The chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.

Taylor Swift and Charli XCX among stars to light up VMAs red carpet
Celebrities posed for the cameras ahead of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

Late September warmth before wind and rain returns this week
Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some

Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it
Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

Orange Order march row goes to heart of ongoing divisions in Northern Ireland
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

'I take my pillow everywhere': An expert's guide to finding your perfect match
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.

Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX test flights as it prepares for 14th mission
The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.

The Papers: 'Iran link to RAF bomb plot' and 'Tax rise talks at No 10'
Almost every front page on Monday is dominated by the what the Telegraph suggests is an "Iran link" to a "bomb plot" at RAF Fairford.

Switzerland rejects stricter interpretation of its neutrality
The initiative would have prevented the nation from imposing sanctions unless approved by the UN.

Watch: At the scene of counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford
Five men have been arrested as counter-terrorism police lead investigation into major incident near RAF Fairford.

One dead as powerful storm pummels New York and New Jersey
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia found themselves in the path of the powerful weather system.

Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.

Thousands affected and roads closed after burst pipe
Southern Water says it is investigating the burst pipe which happened on Sunday morning.

Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France.

England win series as Banton delivers on potential
Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller
A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.

England win series as Banton delivers on potential
Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years
Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.

Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?
Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.

Bellamy 'hurting' as Denmark outclass Wales
Craig Bellamy says he is "hurting" on the back of Wales' 2-0 Nations League A defeat away to Denmark, but feels his side will continue to improve.