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  1. Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon

    The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.
  2. Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash

    British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
  3. Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast

    After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch

    For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.
  5. Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK

    After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
  6. Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

    Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
  7. Three men killed following fire in west London

    The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.
  8. Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament

    Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  9. Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?

    Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.
  10. Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

    If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
  11. Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment

    Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.
  12. Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

    There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
  13. At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss

    Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
  14. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently

    From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
  15. Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

    A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
  16. Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

    An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
  17. Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child

    The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.
  18. Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38

    Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
  19. Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

    The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit
  20. Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say

    The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
  21. Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

    Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".
  22. 'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'

    Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.
  23. Paddington musical set for Broadway debut

    The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.
  24. Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake

    A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.
  25. Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine

    The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.
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  27. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  28. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president

    And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
  29. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  30. Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

    The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
  31. Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

    England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.
  32. Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast

    Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.