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  1. Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will, Labour MP tells cabinet

    Catherine West tells the BBC if a leadership hopeful does not put themselves forward she will try to trigger a contest.
  2. Is Starmer's leadership under serious threat?

    Downing Street is trying to ignore the challenge from a former minister, but it has raised eyebrows around Westminster.
  3. How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland

    Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.
  4. Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise ship

    BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
  5. Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

    The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
  6. Antisemitism 'a problem for all of us to fix', religious leaders say in letter

    In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.
  7. Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay

    The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".
  8. How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories

    The first-past-the-post system favoured Reform in this English local elections
  9. Green gains see Labour lose control of Lewisham and Lambeth

    The Greens become the largest party in two former Labour strongholds in south London.
  10. SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK

    The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.
  11. Plaid Cymru wants to run Welsh government on its own, leader says

    Rhun ap Iorwerth said he will try to run a minority government after his party's Senedd election triumph.
  12. Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci

    The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.
  13. Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

    Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.
  14. Adolescence, Amandaland and Traitors stars ready for Bafta TV Awards

    Big names and rising stars will be honoured on the biggest night in the British TV calendar.
  15. Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39

    Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
  16. The Papers: 'Plot to oust Starmer' and 'Gord help us all'

    Sunday's papers lead on the fallout from the local elections and Gordon Brown's return to politics.
  17. How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

    With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.
  18. Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end'

    The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.
  19. Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town

    One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident.
  20. I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM

    Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
  21. Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week

    Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains.
  22. The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian

    A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.
  23. Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record

    While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".
  24. Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards

    Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.
  25. 'Bumpy' the orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared at Kenyan sanctuary

    The calf was just days old when it was found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake last weekend.
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  27. Electioncast: The winners and the losers

    Labour suffers historic losses across UK elections.
  28. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans

    The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
  29. Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy

    Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.
  30. An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter

    The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.
  31. 'The goals are coming' - is Doku keeping Man City in title race?

    Jeremy Doku said last month that he needed to add more goals to his game to be considered one of the best wingers in the world, so is he part of that conversation now?
  32. Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Wardley

    Daniel Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion.
  33. Boos, no intensity and no identity - what is Slot's Liverpool?

    More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.
  34. Hearts fans drunk on drama as intoxicating title race takes twist

    Hearts' mentality monsters dig deep for a point in a frenetic game at Motherwell that sums up this Scottish Premiership title race for the ages.
  35. Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider

    Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.
  36. Lacking depth, little threat - Man Utd will not find replacing Casemiro easy

    Manchester United have failed to win any of the four Premier League games Casemiro has failed to start this season, leaving Michael Carrick to ponder how to replace him when he leaves this summer.
  37. Race for Europe: How it stands and remaining games

    As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, who are favourites to secure a place in Europe next season, and how many English teams could qualify?