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  1. El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

    An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
  2. Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

    Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
  3. Rapist jailed for trafficking and abusing girls

    Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16.
  4. Asylum appeal backlog at record high, new figures show

    While the government has cut the backlog of cases waiting for a decision, the number of appeals has risen.
  5. 'Mum was killing me': England's Declan Rice on sunburn for his World Cup photoshoot

    The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.
  6. Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup

    Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
  7. 'Absolutely buzzing': Scotland fans arrive on US soil

    Thousands of Tartan Army members are travelling to Boston ahead of the country's first match at the weekend.
  8. A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff

    The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
  9. Chris Mason: Healey's resignation is a devastating critique of Starmer's government

    An already politically weakened prime minister has been weakened further by the resignation of the defence secretary.
  10. Olivia Rodrigo on heartbreak and choosing her wedding song

    The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.
  11. 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.
  12. 'I haven't left my house, I'm scared' says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence

    The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
  13. Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged

    Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.
  14. Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs

    The noughties girl group are back for a reunion gig to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album.
  15. What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission

    BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
  16. Donaldson tells trial letter to alleged victim 'absolutely not' about abuse

    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  17. 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.
  18. Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'

    The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
  19. 'Hidden house' farmer slams contempt conviction

    Helen Lowe was found in contempt of court for failing to remove a house she built inside a barn.
  20. Nearly 3,000 patients a day in England face corridor care in NHS

    New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
  21. Dani Dyer returns to Strictly a year after pulling out with broken ankle

    "Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.
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  23. The Secret Jungle Hospital

    Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.
  24. The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?

    New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine
  25. Kevin Bridges asks if football still has beauty at its heart

    Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists.
  26. Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

    Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.
  27. Fatigue? The World Cup players with the toughest seasons

    BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the United States.
  28. Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team

    Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.
  29. Antonelli says he still has questions to answer

    Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six races this season.
  30. The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn

    John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams. Scotland's World Cup opener marks a new high in a storybook career.
  31. Man City second offer for Anderson worth £120m rejected

    Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.
  32. Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

    Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.