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  1. Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani

    The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".
  2. Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

    Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.
  3. European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island

    France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
  4. Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets

    Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
  5. Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027

    Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".
  6. US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea

    The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.
  7. Letby trust pays £1.4m damages to ex CEO over unfair dismissal

    Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."
  8. Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

    The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.
  9. Nato Arctic defence needed against Russia, says Cooper

    The foreign secretary called on allies to "double down" and unite around the shared threat of Russian aggression.
  10. Hygiene ratings shouldn't apply to Michelin restaurants, says food critic

    The restaurant critic says inspectors should "modernise" after Ynyshir recieved a one-out-of-five hygiene rating.
  11. Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse

    The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.
  12. Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station

    Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.
  13. Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruit

    The ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.
  14. World Sports Photography Awards 2026 winner revealed

    BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition.
  15. Harry Styles announces fourth album - with intriguing title

    The pop star's long-awaited comeback is confirmed, after a viral campaign spread around the world.
  16. Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind Afghan internet shutdown

    The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.
  17. Serial houseplant killer? Here's how to keep them alive

    The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.
  18. Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

    As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.
  19. Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s

    Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
  20. TikTok star who avoided court will not repay full extradition costs

    Harrison Sullivan will not have to pay the full cost of the jet that police chartered to arrest him.
  21. New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war

    Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.
  22. 'The abuse should never have happened' - victims react as X stops Grok AI editing images of real people

    Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
  23. Amol Rajan to leave Radio 4's Today programme

    The presenter will continue to host University challenge and his Radical podcast for the BBC.
  24. No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief

    Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.
  25. Changes to flagship disability scheme don't go far enough, campaigners say

    Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".
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  27. Jenrick Joins Reform!

    Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
  28. How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa

    The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa
  29. After agony in Morocco, what's next for Salah with club and country?

    What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?
  30. Edinburgh & Leeds to host Tour de France starts in 2027

    Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".
  31. Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel

    England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.
  32. England face prop shortage as Opoku-Fordjour ruled out of Six Nations

    England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.
  33. Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top

    Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker.
  34. Managers' authority is being eroded - Southgate

    Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".