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  1. US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

    The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
  2. Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September

    The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
  3. Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7

    Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
  4. UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss

    The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn
  5. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

    King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  6. PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

    Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
  7. UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'

    An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
  8. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

    Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
  9. US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

    A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
  10. Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'

    A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
  11. Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

    Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
  12. Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

    Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
  13. They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister

    Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
  14. Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film

    The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
  15. Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

    Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.
  16. Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'

    The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
  18. CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

    The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
  19. Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

    At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
  20. US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online

    The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.
  21. Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain

    Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.
  22. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

    Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
  23. Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak

    The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.
  24. Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals

    It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
  25. Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze

    Data gathered by BBC Verify suggests an estimated 951 hectares of the Rhinogydd mountains have been burned.
  26. BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000

    The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.
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  28. Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan

    The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
  29. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  30. Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday

    Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?
  31. Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

    Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
  32. Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role

    Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.
  33. Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock

    World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.
  34. Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

    Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.
  35. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

    King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  36. Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing

    Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.
  37. 'What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget

    Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.