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  1. Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

    Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
  2. Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

    Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
  3. Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

    Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
  4. Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

    The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
  5. Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row

    The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest.
  6. Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

    The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
  7. World Cup kicks off in the US with performances from Katy Perry, Future and Tyla

    Earlier, Canada hosted its own opening ceremony in Toronto, featuring singers Alanis Morrisette and Michael Bublé.
  8. Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter

    Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
  9. 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever

    Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
  10. Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

    All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
  11. Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

    Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
  12. Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

    Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.
  13. Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
  14. South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

    The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
  15. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

    The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
  16. David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

    Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.
  17. The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence

    Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.
  18. Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

    Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
  19. Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

    The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
  20. England have training equipment stolen

    England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
  21. Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

    Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.
  22. Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid

    The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.
  23. The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art'

    The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages.
  24. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

    Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
  25. Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

    Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
  26. Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

    Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
  27. Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
  28. US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

    Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
  29. Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing

    Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours
  30. Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department

    The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
  31. Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep

    The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.
  32. 'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'

    At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.
  33. Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved

    Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.
  34. Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000

    Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
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  36. The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

    Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
  37. Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  38. USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite?

    If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
  39. Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay

    Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium.
  40. England have training equipment stolen

    England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
  41. Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

    Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.