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  1. US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

    The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

    The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
  3. Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

    There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.
  4. Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

    "Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.
  5. Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
  6. Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder

    The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.
  7. Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene

    Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
  8. White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

    The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
  9. Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

    Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
  10. Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

    The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
  11. Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

    Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
  12. Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa

    Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".
  13. Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

    From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  14. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

    Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  15. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  16. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

    Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
  17. I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday

    Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.
  18. Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?

    BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.
  19. Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

    Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
  20. Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled

    Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
  21. Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more

    The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production.
  22. What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

    Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
  23. Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same

    Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
  24. Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss

    US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
  25. 16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's slow reaction to Haaland's bromance

    We look at some of the most memorable scenes during the 2026 World Cup that set the internet alight.
  26. Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

    Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  27. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

    Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
  28. Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained

    Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".
  29. The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'

    Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
  30. Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says

    The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
  31. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  32. Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists

    Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.
  33. 'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it

    It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.
  34. Conman targeted the elderly to defraud them out of millions

    Victims speak out after Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 people to fund his lavish lifestyle.
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  36. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  37. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

    Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
  38. Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
  39. Two-shot penalty 'fires up' Open contender DeChambeau

    Bryson DeChambeau says the decision to give him a two-shot penalty for "inadvertently improving his lie", "fires me up" for the final two rounds of the championship this weekend.
  40. 'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi

    US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
  41. The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  42. White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

    The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
  43. How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention

    Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.
  44. Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney

    Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.