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  1. Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

    The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.
  2. Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?

    BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.
  3. US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

    The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
  4. Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'

    An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
  5. Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco

    The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.
  6. Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'

    A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.
  7. Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM

    The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.
  8. Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home

    Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.
  9. Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week

    The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.
  10. Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies

    Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.
  11. Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms

    As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.
  12. France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes

    Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.
  13. Pick Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson against DR Congo, says Wayne Rooney

    Former England captain Wayne Rooney says he would start Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo instead of Elliot Anderson in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo.
  14. Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?

    They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.
  15. Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?

    The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.
  16. O'Donoghue: Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

    The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
  17. We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

    The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
  18. 'No rescuers have been sent': Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

    People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
  19. Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis star

    Hunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament.
  20. Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre

    Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.
  21. US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

    Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
  22. Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion

    The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.
  23. School trip surprise as students meet The Rock

    About 50 children from Sudbury meet Dwayne Johnson on a school visit to London.
  24. Another UK heatwave could be on the way

    As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains.
  25. Refugees would be told to repay around £10,000 under new asylum bill

    The Home Office will be given powers to recover costs from adults who have received asylum support under new laws.
  26. Union urges Grand Theft Auto 6 maker Rockstar to address working conditions

    The union has called for better working conditions and pay transparency ahead of the GTA 6 release.
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  28. Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?

    A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
  29. What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?

    Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.
  30. Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes

    Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.
  31. Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy

    Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.
  32. Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa

    Aston Villa have been fined 22.5m euros (£19.4m) by Uefa for a "significant breach" of its squad-cost rule for 2025.
  33. Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers

    Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward might be available this summer.