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  1. Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims

    No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
  2. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs

    All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
  3. When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment

    Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
  4. Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

    In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
  5. How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
  6. Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader

    A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
  7. Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns

    Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.
  8. Police release body-worn footage showing 'reckless' car bomb attack in Northern Ireland

    Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
  9. French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel

    A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
  10. In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
  11. Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit

    Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
  12. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit

    Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.
  13. Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade

    Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
  14. Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record

    Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?
  15. First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'

    Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
  16. Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

    In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
  17. European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says

    While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
  18. At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash

    Officials say a commuter train and a long-distance train collided on the outskirts of Jakarta on Monday.
  19. Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash

    Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
  20. Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman

    James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
  21. Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

    The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
  22. Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor

    The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.
  23. Mental health nurse admits errors in killer's records

    Valdo Calocane's NHS records were at times "fundamentally wrong", a public inquiry heard.
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  25. The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?

    The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.
  26. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?

    The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
  27. Higgins beats O'Sullivan, Trump loses to Vafaei

    Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12, but world number one Judd Trump is eliminated on a thrilling day at the World Championship.
  28. Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner

    Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.
  29. Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn

    Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
  30. Man Utd survive Brentford fight back to earn crucial win

    Manchester United hold their nerve as first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko are enough for them to win an entertaining encounter with Brentford.
  31. Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote

    Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.
  32. Players guilty of misconduct face two-shot penalty

    R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says that players guilty of on course misconduct could receive a two-shot penalty at the Open in July.