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  1. US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran

    The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
  2. Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C

    It comes after the UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday when temperatures reached 19.4C.
  3. Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

    The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
  4. Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

    Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
  5. Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says

    The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
  6. The questions raised by the Murrell embezzlement controversy

    Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.
  7. Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar

    Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.
  8. Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns

    The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
  9. Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris

    A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
  10. Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice

    Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.
  11. Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

    It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
  12. Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry

    Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.
  13. In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK

    The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.
  14. 'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team

    Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.
  15. Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review

    BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
  16. The Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'

    The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.
  17. How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

    MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
  18. More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

    Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
  19. Deal with US not imminent, Iran says

    The US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.
  20. Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teaching

    The pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.
  21. Mexico agrees to host Iran at World Cup instead of US

    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.
  22. Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

    The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
  23. Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say

    A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.
  24. German YouTuber retains cheese roll champion title

    Thousands of people brave high temperatures to watch the annual event on Cooper's Hill.
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  26. The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)

    Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
  27. The political fight for American men

    An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
  28. Jordan leads star names at Guardiola leaving party

    Basketball legend Michael Jordan leads the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.
  29. Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on Keane over 'lie'

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.
  30. Spurs admit 'football success was not driving decisions'

    Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.
  31. GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round

    Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.
  32. Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win

    Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.
  33. Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn

    Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.
  34. St Mirren survive - will interim McLeish get the job now?

    Interim manager Craig McLeish has not been fancied for the St Mirren job permanently. But after keeping the club up amid a rollercoaster season, will that change?