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  1. US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row

    Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
  2. Who is your local World Cup hero? Use our lookup tool to find out

    Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
  3. Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable

    Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.
  4. Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song

    The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
  5. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

    The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
  6. Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them

    In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
  7. Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

    The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
  8. Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

    Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
  9. Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms

    The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.
  10. Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan

    Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.
  11. Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

    England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
  12. 'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino

    BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
  13. Is England v Costa Rica delay a sign of things to come?

    After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
  14. How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

    All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.
  15. An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

    Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
  16. Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch

    Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
  17. The Papers: 'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'

    A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.
  18. How a knife attack sparked violence in Belfast

    BBC Verify mapped some of the violent disorder that took place in Belfast and elsewhere in Northern Ireland.
  19. What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein

    The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.
  20. Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history

    A star-studded crowd, including actor Timothee Chalamet and pop icon Taylor Swift, sees the Knicks clinch a record comeback.
  21. Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years

    Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
  22. Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss

    The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
  23. Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests

    A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".
  24. Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins

    NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
  25. Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says

    Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
  26. Vets advise ban on over the counter flea treatment for pets

    Pet owners have historically been advised they should treat cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month.
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  28. The Secret Jungle Hospital

    Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.
  29. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

    And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?
  30. Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

    England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
  31. Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley

    NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.
  32. 'Not on my bingo chart' - Tharp smashes 110m hurdles record

    Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.
  33. Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism

    Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.
  34. Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

    Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
  35. Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

    BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.