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  1. UK armed forces board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel, PM says

    Royal Marine Commandos and NCA officers boarded the vessel in a six-hour operation in the early hours of Sunday.
  2. Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

    Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
  3. Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

    The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.
  4. Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

    Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".
  5. Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit

    Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
  6. Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

    It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
  7. McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too

    Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".
  8. What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?

    With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
  9. Remarkable story of refugee who quit Bayern and became Australia's record-breaker

    Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  10. Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?

    Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
  11. New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  12. Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

    Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.
  13. Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada

    Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
  14. How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

    The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.
  15. Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

    A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
  16. Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

    John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  17. For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life

    The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.
  18. As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

    As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
  19. Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

    Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
  20. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

    Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
  21. Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

    The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".
  22. New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

    The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
  23. The Papers: 'PM overrules Miliband' and 'We was robbed!'

    Sunday's papers lead with stories including the prime minister's plans for the electric vehicle mandate.
  24. Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

    The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
  25. Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine

    The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
  26. In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

    The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
  27. Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?

    A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.
  28. Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million

    The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
  29. The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations

    US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
  30. Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son's death

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
  31. Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life

    A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds.
  32. Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users

    St Mary's Church in Beddgelert was the last place standing in a challenge that started with a world map.
  33. Card games replace smartphones after school ban

    A Coventry head teacher says pupils are having chats and playing games after they banned phones.
  34. Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

    No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.
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  36. By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?

    A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
  37. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  38. Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

    It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
  39. Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?

    Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
  40. Refugee who quit Bayern to create Australia World Cup dream

    Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  41. Knicks end 53-year wait for NBA Championship

    The New York Knicks win their first NBA Championship since 1973 thanks to a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
  42. What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?

    With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
  43. McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years

    John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years.