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  1. Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

    The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow".
  2. Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

    The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week.
  3. Molly Russell's dad says PM rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

    Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".
  4. Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony

    The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.
  5. Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder

    Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.
  6. Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

    John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  7. Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener

    Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.
  8. Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter

    Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
  9. New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  10. The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance

    Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
  11. Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned

    Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.
  12. Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada

    Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
  13. Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?

    Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?
  14. 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever

    Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
  15. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

    The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
  16. In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

    The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
  17. Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

    Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
  18. David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

    The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
  19. Ruthless Raducanu powers into Queen's final

    An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final.
  20. Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

    Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
  21. Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order

    Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
  22. Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

    The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
  23. Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

    The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
  24. The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations

    US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
  25. Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told

    Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.
  26. Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

    Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
  27. Police officer accused of creating AI evidence

    Derbyshire Police say the officer has been removed from frontline duties while it investigates.
  28. Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

    Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
  29. Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

    The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
  30. Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun

    The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago.
  31. Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep

    The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.
  32. 'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'

    At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.
  33. Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved

    Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.
  34. Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000

    Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
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  36. By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?

    A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
  37. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  38. New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  39. Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?

    BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
  40. Ruthless Raducanu powers into Queen's final

    An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final.
  41. Fight is on for Hamilton as he and Russell reset successfully

    Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  42. Fulham in talks to appoint Arbeloa as Silva's replacement

    Fulham are in talks to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as a replacement for outgoing manager Marco Silva.