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  1. Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea

    The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
  2. TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

    YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
  3. Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils

    A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
  4. Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
  5. Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro

    BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
  6. UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

    The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
  7. Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows

    Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
  8. Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion

    Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
  9. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

    France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
  10. London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

    Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
  11. Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus

    The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
  12. Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family

    The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
  13. The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

    Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
  14. The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'

    A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.
  15. How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses

    Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
  16. Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

    Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
  17. The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches

    Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
  18. Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

    A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
  19. Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol

    It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
  20. Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack

    The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
  21. SpaceX files for stock market flotation that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

    Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
  22. 'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune

    King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
  23. Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

    The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
  24. UK to provide up to £20m to help contain ebola outbreak

    In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
  25. Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

    Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
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  27. Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

    And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
  28. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?

    The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis
  29. 'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait

    Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
  30. Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate

    Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
  31. Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

    Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
  32. Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

    Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
  33. Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League

    Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.
  34. Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

    The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.
  35. Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue

    The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.