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  1. Burnham says he wants to cut welfare bill 'as soon as we possibly can'

    Opponents have questioned the Budget's lack of detail on welfare reform, with the prime minister not outlining a timetable for any reductions.
  2. 'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

    Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.
  3. Audio reveals exchanges between Spain train operators and drivers moments before deadly crash

    The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.
  4. Met refers itself to police watchdog over letter about Meghan's father

    The police force faces scrutiny over its handling of a letter containing allegations about Meghan's father.
  5. Jury shown CCTV of Huntingdon train staff using frying pan in defence

    A train crew member shows "sheer courage and bravery in seeking to save lives", a court hears.
  6. Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm

    It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
  7. Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

    Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much".
  8. Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss

    The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
  9. George Michael's Faith guitar sells for £180k after auction row

    The brother of the singer's late personal assistant said she would not have wanted the items to be sold.
  10. Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove

    The Lib Dems claim Farage "attempted to shove" their South Devon MP but a Reform source accuses the party of "lying".
  11. Offshore workers turn to weight-loss jabs to meet helicopter weight rules

    From Sunday anyone weighing more than 19st 7Ib (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.
  12. Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say

    At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.
  13. What are the government's options for reducing welfare spending?

    BBC Verify examines how much the welfare system costs and the options the government could use to reduce it.
  14. What the Budget means for your money

    Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
  15. Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate

    Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.
  16. Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules

    Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
  17. Shock of rail tragedy gives way to sorrow and outrage in politically divided Spain

    The latest train crash will pile pressure on the government of Pedro Sánchez, one month before the general election.
  18. 'The internet's a less whimsical place' - YouTuber Jacksepticeye branches out

    He got famous playing video games but now you're more likely to see Seán McLoughlin in one.
  19. Europe's youth is on the march - but does anything actually unite them?

    The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
  20. Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions

    The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
  21. We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences

    An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
  22. 'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses

    Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
  23. Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show

    Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.
  24. Serious pollution by water industry remains high despite £5bn investment

    All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.
  25. DUP blocks Michelle O'Neill's engagements over Drumcree

    The DUP leader Gavin Robinson also confirms that Emma Little-Pengelly will not participate in joint engagements with O'Neill.
  26. Rock collapse kills two in Turkey's Cappadocia, local media reports

    One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.
  27. Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse

    Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
  28. Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes charges over fatal Colorado firebombing

    Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who is already serving a life sentence over the fatal 2025 attack, changed his plea in the federal case on Thursday.
  29. Bereaved families appalled by footage of Seoul crush in Call of Duty

    Modern Warfare 4 uses video from the Itaewon crush to show the aftermath of an imagined North Korean attack.
  30. Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding

    Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.
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  32. Duckett and Dawson deliver in England's consolation win

    Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.
  33. Dowman to miss three matches after appeal rejected

    Arsenal's Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday's loss at Fleetwood is rejected.
  34. Is the double drop from the Premier League becoming more common?

    Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.
  35. Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win in South Africa

    Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
  36. Antonelli to miss Mexico media day with illness

    Kimi Antonelli is to miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness as he stands on the brink of clinching his first world title.
  37. 'Fully committed' Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain

    Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirms Bruno Fernandes will remain captain, and addresses his own future before Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
  38. Garcia targets Ryder Cup return as he confirms LIV exit

    Sergio Garcia becomes the latest big name to quit LIV Golf and targets a Ryder Cup return after saying he will rejoin the DP World Tour.