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  1. Video shows scene of Bedford train crash as passenger describes aftermath

    Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".
  2. What we know so far about Bedford train crash

    Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
  3. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit

    The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
  4. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

    The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
  5. Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile

    Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
  6. 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo

    The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
  7. Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches

    Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
  8. Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

    Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
  9. Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments

    Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.
  10. The US star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

    Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.
  11. Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

    Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
  12. 'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released

    The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
  13. Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

    Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
  14. Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend

    Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
  15. Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

    The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
  16. We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s

    Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
  17. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?

    Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
  18. Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts

    Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?
  19. Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire

    The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
  20. US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution

    The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
  21. GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game

    Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
  22. Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans

    Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.
  23. Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says Badenoch

    Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
  24. Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech

    The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".
  25. Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed

    Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.
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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. England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.
  31. England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

    England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.
  32. Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

    Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
  33. Ipswich close in on O'Neil as new head coach

    Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss O'Neil close to joining Ipswich after Keiran McKenna's departure.
  34. England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test

    Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.