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BBC News - England's mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays. - Trump pledges $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win November elections The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term. - Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in. - Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first. - AI is becoming harder to control ? can humans stay in charge? AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried - 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows. - Land in limbo: BBC visits West Bank village in area earmarked by Israel for settlement BBC's Middle East Correspondent Lucy Williamson visits the Palestinian community of Khan al Ahmar in the so-called E1 area, and the neighbouring Israeli settlement of Maale Admumim. - Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors. - Prince William, Kane and Shearer in campaign to use sport to prevent suicide The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis. - Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been under way into other donations. - RNLI volunteer targeted online and branded 'traitor' after Portsmouth protests Lifeboat crew member wrongly identified as having helped small boat migrants speaks to BBC Verify. - We spent £23,000 on fertility treatment - now our embryos will be destroyed Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent. - Should you sync your workouts to your period? Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say. - Muted US response to UK's West Bank sanctions may reflect simmering frustration The UK accuses Israel's government of turning a blind eye to the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians by settlers. - The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for. - The Papers: 'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?' Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos. - American football is coming to Australia - can it succeed? The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under. - Inside Thailand's school shooter drills following recent attacks Police say they hope the drill will help prepare students, as concern grows over the increase in school shootings in South East Asia. - UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC. - Crowd gathers after Pakistani cricket team mistaken for migrants People gather at a hotel as Pakistan's under-16 cricket team are wrongly identified as migrants. - August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month. - Funeral for second officer killed in A66 crash to be held PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support. - 'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse. - BBC drops Drag Race UK after eight series Future series will no longer be broadcast on BBC Three as the show moves to a streaming platform owned by its production company. - Chaplain settles LGBT sermon unfair dismissal case Rev Bernard Randall reaches a confidential agreement with Trent College.

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