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  1. Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel

    BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.
  2. UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

    It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
  3. Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

    For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
  4. Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet

    Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
  5. What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube

    A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
  6. Woman left traumatised by swinging says website 'facilitated abuse'

    She wants to warn others after her husband pressured her into sex she did not want, she says.
  7. Prince George to attend Eton College from September

    He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
  8. German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action

    ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
  9. Naomi Campbell blames lawyer for 'fraud and deception' at charity ban appeal

    The supermodel is appealing the ban against her, telling an appeal tribunal that fake emails were used to misdirect funds.
  10. Thames Water closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal

    The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
  11. Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies

    Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.
  12. 'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending

    Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
  13. Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener

    England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.
  14. 'Not a model' - Uruguay coach Bielsa refuses to engage with photoshoot

    Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.
  15. Why have so few European teams won so far?

    Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?
  16. How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College

    The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
  17. Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

    Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
  18. How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

    Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
  19. What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates

    Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?
  20. When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?

    The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
  21. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

    Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
  22. Murdered Preston Davey's biological dad tells of anguish at vigil

    Gary Nolan spoke of the "terror" his son endured as tributes were paid at a vigil for the baby.
  23. Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

    Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
  24. Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories

    The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.
  25. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

    The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
  26. Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer', jury told

    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  27. Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure

    Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.
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  29. How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?

    Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
  30. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

    Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history
  31. Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

    Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
  32. Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as Trent Alexander-Arnold is snubbed again, says Phil McNulty.
  33. Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval

    England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over England at The Oval.
  34. Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal with Brighton

    Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke is set to leave Brighton for Tottenham Hotspur after the two clubs agree a £52m deal.