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  1. Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

    The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM's future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
  2. No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

    An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
  3. Epstein housed victims in London flats after Met chose not to investigate him, BBC reveals

    The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
  4. The assisted dying bill has failed but the debate isn't over

    In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
  5. Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman

    A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.
  6. Running marathons for our girls has made us closer, say dads of Southport victims

    Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
  7. Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer

    The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
  8. US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell

    President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building.
  9. Watch: How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians

    Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
  10. UK cyber chiefs say it's time to ditch passwords for passkeys - what are they?

    Passwords have long been the default way we secure accounts online but the NCSC has said passkeys are a better option.
  11. Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy

    It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
  12. Watch: 'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

    The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.
  13. Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

    An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
  14. Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image

    Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
  15. Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it

    This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.
  16. Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'

    Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
  17. Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris

    Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
  18. Weekly quiz: What did Madonna lose at Coachella?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  19. How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls

    BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
  20. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

    Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
  21. We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested

    Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
  22. Giant leaves BBC's Gladiators after three series

    Jamie Bigg, known as Giant, says his departure "wasn't a decision I made".
  23. Four people in court over Jewish ambulance arson

    Three men and a teenage boy appear at the Old Bailey over a fire that destroyed charity ambulances.
  24. Insider emails and credit card bills expose crisis under ex-CEO of UK’s largest Pride event

    Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.
  25. Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match

    Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
  26. Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'

    The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
  27. Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma

    Ten people were injured and dozens of homes damaged as the twister hit the city of Enid.
  28. Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park

    After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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  30. Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?

    We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
  31. Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Americast’s Sarah Smith

    The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
  32. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest

    Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
  33. Benfica's Prestianni banned for homophobic conduct in Real Madrid tie

    Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off match with Real Madrid in February.
  34. Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open

    Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month's French Open with an ongoing wrist injury.
  35. How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls

    BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry.
  36. Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play

    Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.
  37. Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions

    Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.
  38. Why Wembley is special, for FA Cup semi-finals too

    Tony Pulis explains why getting to Wembley is not just special for any manager, it is still hugely important for players, fans and all the staff at any club.