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1. A lost D-Day diary reveals Chinese role in the Allied liberation of France

   A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history

2. Autism assessments and weight loss jabs fuel rise in NHS waiting lists

3. Diane Keaton’s family thank fans for their ‘love and support’ and reveal actor’s cause of death: report

   Relatives urged well-wishers to donate to a charity helping animals or the homeless — two causes the beloved actress was passionate about

4. Figures reveal most common driving offences that result in penalty points

5. Uruguay passes law to allow euthanasia

   Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives

6. Children from low-income backgrounds more likely to have Send, but less likely to receive support

7. Survey finds audiences value BBC’s independence from Government

8. Michael Chernus admits he had reservations about playing serial killer John Wayne Gacy

9. Protein powders may contain high levels of lead, report says

10. Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion

    Authorities say they have identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed last week in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant