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  1. Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final

    Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
  2. Argentina face action after waving Falklands banner

    Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
  3. Government brings British Steel under public ownership

    The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
  4. Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support

    The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
  5. UK economy returns to growth in May

    The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
  6. Singer Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'

    All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
  7. Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

    Temperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
  8. Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

    BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
  9. New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

    Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
  10. Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

    Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.
  11. US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'

    US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will "finish off" Iran.
  12. 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

    England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
  13. William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss

    The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
  14. Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

    England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
  15. 'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

    BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.
  16. Watch: England fans in New York City lament loss to Argentina

    North America correspondent Nada Tawik reports from a packed pub in the Big Apple.
  17. The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship

    Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.
  18. A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

    A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.
  19. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

    The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
  20. Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

    A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
  21. Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?

    The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
  22. The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'

    England's World Cup "dream" ends and Andy Burnham is "poised" to make Shabana Mahmood his chancellor - Thursday's papers.
  23. 'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC

    Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
  24. Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

    There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
  25. Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed

    Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.
  26. 'Her ear was shattered' - home piercings leading to deformities, says expert

    From embedded jewellery to scarring and infections, some in the industry want at-home kits banned.
  27. US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

    Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
  28. French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument

    The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
  29. Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit

    Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
  30. Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'

    Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.
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  32. Keir Starmer Says Goodbye

    Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.
  33. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas

    Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
  34. 'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?

    England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
  35. Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt

    England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
  36. Argentina face disciplinary action over Falklands banner after semi-final

    Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
  37. Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final

    Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams, scoring two late goals to come from behind and knock out Thomas Tuchel's side, in a dramatic semi-final in Atlanta.
  38. Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat

    Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.