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  1. Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals

    Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
  2. Social media ban - bold and blunt, but no silver bullet

    The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman on the big changes coming down the line for young people online.
  3. How soon could the economy go back to normal after a US-Iran deal?

    Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
  4. Henry Nowak killer sentence sent to Court of Appeal

    The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
  5. Boy, 2, seriously hurt in nursery playground car crash

    A 63-year-old woman is arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
  6. Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook dies aged 83

    The New Zealand-born reporter was credited with having invented the doorstep interview technique.
  7. Man arrested for allegedly pushing woman in front of bus in 2017

    A 44-year-old man is in custody over the incident where a woman appeared to be shoved into the path of a bus.
  8. OnlyFans 'agents' control and threaten creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds

    Dozens of women on OnlyFans describe being exploited by managers who promised to help maximise profits.
  9. World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?

    They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory hydration breaks?
  10. Brazilian woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord

    Three men have been arrested after instructors failed to attach a rope to her before helping her jump from a bridge.
  11. Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

    Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
  12. France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work after criticism

    The French captain has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership, but supporters say the criticism has gone "too far".
  13. Graham Potter's journey from last-chance saloon to World Cup redemption

    For a manager who was dismissed by West Ham in September after failing at Chelsea before that, few would have expected Graham Potter to be steering a nation to a winning start in the World Cup this summer.
  14. What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon and Israel?

    As the US and Iran announce a deal, the BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen looks at what that means for Lebanon.
  15. How will social media ban work and when does it start?

    The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
  16. Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

    Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
  17. Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

    Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
  18. Is the convertible heading into the sunset?

    UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
  19. Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts

    Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.
  20. Why I sold my business to my staff

    As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
  21. Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape

    Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been sentenced to four years in jail.
  22. Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules

    The Home Office had challenged a High Court ruling that the group's proscription should be quashed.
  23. Trump and thousands of others watch UFC fight on White House lawn

    Justin Gaethje beat Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
  24. Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers

    The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers.
  25. Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside

    Fifteen "big cats" were reported to authorities in Wales between January 2020 and July 2025.
  26. Australia demands answers after girl taken hostage is shot dead by Pakistan police

    Pakistani police said the nine-year-old was mistakenly shot as they pursued a group of armed robbers.
  27. Russian strikes kill 11 and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

    A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people.
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  29. Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  30. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  31. Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch

    Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.
  32. Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

    Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday.
  33. McCullum worried for Stokes as coach gives no captaincy backing

    Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and concern” for the all-rounder.
  34. Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

    John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.
  35. Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test

    Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against New Zealand.
  36. France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work

    French captain Kylian Mbappe vows to increase his defensive efforts at the World Cup in the face of criticism.
  37. Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?

    Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.