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  1. Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest

    Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
  2. PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

    It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
  3. US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

    In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
  4. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

    As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
  5. Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise

    The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
  6. Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah stopping attacks

    In a statement, the US State Department said both countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage."
  7. Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

    Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
  8. NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends

    The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.
  9. MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

    Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.
  10. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

    Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
  11. One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

    Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
  12. Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears

    Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
  13. Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea

    After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
  14. Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race

    Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes.
  15. Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded

    The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
  16. 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

    Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
  17. Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

    Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
  18. Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone

    A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
  19. We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why

    Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
  20. The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back

    The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
  21. MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture

    Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.
  22. BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage

    Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".
  23. SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut

    Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.
  24. How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder

    Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.
  25. Tom Holland praised for 'powerful' message on dyslexia after turning down SNL role

    The actor has revealed he turned down presenting Saturday Night Live out of fear of cue cards changing.
  26. Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62

    Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.
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  29. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?

    And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
  30. Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest

    Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
  31. England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

    England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.
  32. Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp

    Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling the world number one has lost another golden Grand Slam opportunity after her shock French Open loss.
  33. Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father

    Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
  34. Most experience? Youngest? Best leagues? World Cup squads in numbers

    BBC Sport look at all of the World Cup 2026 squads and answer some of the key questions.
  35. 'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events

    Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
  36. Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory

    Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.