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  1. Jeremy Bowen: Ceasefire means respite for civilians, but it might not last long

    Whether or not a lasting peace deal can be reached, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East, writes international editor Jeremy Bowen.
  2. At least 182 killed across Lebanon in large wave of Israeli strikes

    Attacks hit the southern suburbs of Beirut, southern Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
  3. Negotiators face huge task to close gaps in rival Iran peace proposals

    A US 15-point plan and an Iranian 10-point variant are oceans apart, writes the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.
  4. Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran's hardliners

    The two-week truce opens up the prospect of direct talks with the US but has angered Iran's hardliners, writes BBC News Persian’s Kasra Naji.
  5. Iran warning adds to shipping uncertainty

    Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
  6. 'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

    Jasveen Sangha was found guilty of selling drugs that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry who had struggled with addiction for years.
  7. Starmer says a lot of work remains to make US-Iran ceasefire hold

    The prime minister says fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz would help "stabilise" prices in the UK.
  8. New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs

    People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
  9. 'Cold as ice': Serial killer admits to eight murders in case that haunted Long Island for years

    Rex Heuermann's plea ends a case that police took 13 years to solve, frustrating the public and victims' family.
  10. RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home

    The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.
  11. Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio's Olympic velodrome

    Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state's military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
  12. Church of England to apologise for role in historical forced adoption

    Tens of thousands of babies were taken from their unmarried mothers in the three decades after World War Two.
  13. UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

    Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
  14. BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast

    The broadcast of a racial slur broke editorial standards, the corporation's complaints unit concludes.
  15. Pastor charged after man drowned during baptism

    Robert Smith, 61, died from drowning at an address in Erdington in October 2023.
  16. Temperature exceeds 26C on the warmest day of the year so far

    Temperatures reached 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday but it will feel much fresher on Thursday and for the rest of the week.
  17. Euphoria stars hit red carpet at premiere of third - and possibly final - season

    Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi reunite and are joined by some new cast members at the launch.
  18. Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months

    Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
  19. BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world

    It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
  20. My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers

    Rhona Paton started a group sharing tips for extreme day travellers which now has over 30,000 members.
  21. Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

    Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
  22. Man jailed after blowing up his home

    Police said Paul Solway caused the blast by tampering with a gas pipe and setting fire to a chair.
  23. Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says

    Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.
  24. Feather shortage prompts badminton shuttlecock trial

    Badminton's world governing body approves the use of synthetic shuttlecocks at some tournaments amid a shortage of feathers.
  25. Channel 4 scraps celebrity Bake Off episode starring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills

    The former DJ, who was sacked by the BBC last month, was due to appear on the show's celebrity spin-off.
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  27. US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)

    US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
  28. Trump pulls back from the brink...but for how long?

    Trump’s threat to “wipe out” Iran has divided Republicans.
  29. How 11 Premier League teams could qualify for Europe

    Eleven Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far fetched as it seems.
  30. Leicester lose appeal against points deduction

    Leicester City lose their appeal against their six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules.
  31. Fury wants to face Joshua after comeback fight

    Tyson Fury says he wants to face long-term rival Anthony Joshua after his heavyweight comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday.
  32. 'I'm as sharp as I've ever been' - Fury on Makhmudov fight

    Tyson Fury says he is "as sharp as I've ever been" ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday's bout.
  33. Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller

    Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
  34. World Cup winners Packer & Galligan expecting baby

    England World Cup winners Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer announce they are expecting a baby together, with Galligan due to give birth in October.