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  1. Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says

    The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.
  2. Watch Carol Kirkwood's emotional goodbye and funniest moments as she leaves the BBC

    As the BBC weather presenter bids farewell after 25 years, we take you through some of her best moments on screen.
  3. 'It's going to be a great show': Crowds gather for countdown to Nasa’s Artemis launch

    Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.
  4. Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

    The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.
  5. Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

    Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
  6. Man appears in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby

    Sandhu Ponnachan, 36, from Alvaston in Derby, was charged after seven were injured in the incident.
  7. Megan Thee Stallion taken to hospital during Moulin Rouge performance

    The rapper "started feeling very ill" mid-way through the show in New York, her representative told US media.
  8. Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack police, says NI justice minister

    Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.
  9. Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

    More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
  10. New by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in Cairngorms to reduce wildfire risk

    People who are found lighting fires in the UK's largest national park could be fined £500.
  11. Tiger Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash

    Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.
  12. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

    From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
  13. Weather looks favourable for Artemis launch despite cloud

    Artemis II is close to launch - Simon King explains the critical importance of the weather to its success.
  14. The personal items the crew are taking with them

    The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.
  15. My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

    Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.
  16. From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you

    A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.
  17. The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to know

    The final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.
  18. 'Afro hair care workshops are about more than styling, they're about belonging'

    Natalie Edwards says "hair is part of identity" and more needs to be done to teach these skills.
  19. Diplomatic challenges facing King on US visit in shadow of war and Epstein

    King Charles will be expected to improve UK and US relations on his state visit next month.
  20. US could 'finish the job' in Iran in two or three weeks, Trump says

    President Trump says the US will "leave" Iran "very soon" as Iran's president says Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war.
  21. 'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families

    People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.
  22. Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

    Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.
  23. Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks and hits areas not in Hezbollah's control

    Attacks have continued as Israel has announced its intention to control swathes of south Lebanon.
  24. Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say

    The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.
  25. Divorced couples in Japan can now share custody of their children

    Japan was, until recently, the only G7 country to not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
  26. UK and France extend talks over new small boats deal

    A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.
  27. Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

    The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.
  28. US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

    The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
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  30. Can the King bring Trump back on side?

    King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.
  31. Classic musical comedy about the ups and downs of true love

    Musical comedy about an optimistic dance hall hostess who longs for true love.
  32. BBC Sport's McNulty picks his England World Cup squad - do you agree?

    BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty picks his 26-man England World Cup squad - do you agree?
  33. Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane

    England's World Cup hopes rest on captain Harry Kane after a grim taste of life without him in the defeat against Japan at Wembley, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  34. 'That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show

    Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.
  35. Man Utd are closing in on Champions League - how has Carrick done it?

    Manchester United are within touching distance of a return to the Champions League. How has interim boss Michael Carrick done it?
  36. NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase

    New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.