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  1. Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Ann Widdecombe

    Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
  2. US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

    Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
  3. Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed

    At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
  4. Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle

    Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
  5. Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

    They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
  6. England set for open-air Miami heat - but do Norway hold the edge?

    England will head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami - playing in searing temperatures.
  7. All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far

    As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.
  8. Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?

    Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  9. Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation

    Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
  10. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

    Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
  11. England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

    Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
  12. Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould

    The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips and their honesty in interviews.
  13. See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

    Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
  14. Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell

    It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
  15. Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy returns to the shadows

    Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.
  16. Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?

    Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
  17. Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?

    The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
  18. Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie

    The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
  19. Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

    The former MP was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.
  20. Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city

    In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
  21. The Papers: 'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'

    Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.
  22. Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues

    The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
  23. Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?

    Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
  24. Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

    Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
  25. People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

    Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
  26. Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash

    Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
  27. 'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court

    Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.
  28. New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand

    The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
  29. Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase

    More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says.
  30. I asked Bonnie Tyler for an autograph at 15 - then spent Christmas with her for 30 years

    Rob Marshall's friendship with Tyler began when he knocked on her door to ask her to sign a tape.
  31. Couple to show England World Cup game at wedding reception

    Georgia Hallgalley and Jake Hawker are showing the match at their reception on Saturday.
  32. Sensory prom a 'perfect end' for school leavers with SEND

    With the music not too loud and quiet rooms available, pupils with SEND leave their school days behind.
  33. Teen who helped improve tech for disabled honoured

    Harchie Sagoo, who had cerebral palsy, was a key product tester for Bristol-based Smartbox.
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  35. Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

    Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
  36. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  37. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

    Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
  38. Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

    Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
  39. Is it time to give record-breaker Pickford the credit he deserves?

    Is it time to finally give England keeper Jordan Pickford the credit he deserves as he enters the World Cup history books, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  40. Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals

    Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
  41. Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation

    Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
  42. All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far

    As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.