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  1. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

    Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  2. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

    The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
  3. US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit

    Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  4. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

    Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?
  5. Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms

    The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
  6. Catfished student gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles

    Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.
  7. Man charged with assisting Iran's intelligence service

    Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence.
  8. Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests

    An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
  9. UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

    All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
  10. Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities

    Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
  11. Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

    The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
  12. A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

    He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
  13. Five big challenges the new PM is facing

    From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  14. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  15. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

    Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
  16. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

    Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
  17. The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?

    Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.
  18. What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact

    Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
  19. He escaped the Bangkok bar inferno - but his girlfriend and three bandmates didn't

    Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
  20. Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'

    The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
  21. Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  22. The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros'

    The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.
  23. Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  24. New York issues air quality alert days before final

    Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
  25. Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'

    England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
  26. World Cup stars who could be on the move this summer

    As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.
  27. Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

    Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
  28. Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91

    Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
  29. Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

    Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
  30. Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

    Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month.
  31. 'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

    With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.
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  33. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  34. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

    The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election.
  35. Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?

    As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
  36. World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  37. Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

    BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
  38. World Cup stars who could move this summer

    As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.
  39. England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane

    England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
  40. How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina

    Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.