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  1. Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe

    There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
  2. Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe

    Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
  3. Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

    Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
  4. Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle

    Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
  5. Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

    They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
  6. New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand

    The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
  7. Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city

    In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
  8. Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?

    Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
  9. Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing

    A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
  10. Pitbull fans set Guinness World Record at BST Hyde Park show

    Mr Worldwide's fans have set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
  11. Eight charged over alleged conspiracy to attack White House UFC event

    Thousands of people attended the event last month, including President Trump and Vice-President JD Vance.
  12. Anton du Beke 'devastated' at death of Strictly co-star Ann Widdecombe

    Kemi Badenoch said the Conservative Party was "reeling" as the former minister's death is investigated as murder.
  13. Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

    Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
  14. Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody

    A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.
  15. Watch: 'Shocked' and 'upset' - Starmer, Badenoch and Farage respond

    The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
  16. 'What old-timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation

    BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
  17. Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould

    The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips for their honesty in interviews.
  18. How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness

    Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
  19. Hacking worry for Argentine FA over World Cup emails

    Argentina's football association signals it may have suffered a cyber attack after emails from its accounts reportedly criticised refereeing in the dramatic win against Egypt at the World Cup.
  20. See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

    Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
  21. Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell

    It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
  22. Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy Bardella returns to the shadows

    Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.
  23. Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?

    Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
  24. 'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'

    Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.
  25. Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?

    The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
  26. 'I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends'

    Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.
  27. Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie

    The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
  28. 50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour

    Details of the rapper's letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court.
  29. Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase

    More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says.
  30. At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation

    Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.
  31. Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers

    To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
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  33. Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

    Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
  34. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  35. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

    Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
  36. England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

    Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
  37. Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals

    Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
  38. Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

    Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
  39. Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner

    Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
  40. 'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic

    Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.
  41. Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way

    Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.