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  1. French patrol boat appears to fire gunshots in the Channel during MP's BBC interview

    Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
  2. Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says

    The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
  3. Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years

    The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
  4. Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

    The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
  5. US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks

    The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
  6. Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington

    Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
  7. Mum and boyfriend guilty of girl's murder

    Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.
  8. Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast

    A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.
  9. House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up

    She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.
  10. 'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with destructive wildfires

    Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
  11. Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?

    For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
  12. Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

    A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
  13. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback

    The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
  14. ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating

    Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?
  15. How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?

    Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.
  16. Is struggling Adam Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?

    Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?
  17. As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?

    The US has fired thousands of hard-to-replace missiles during its war with Iran. We unpack whether its "arsenal of freedom" is perilously low.
  18. How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky

    July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.
  19. China's new challenge as natural disasters strike - fake AI videos

    Storms and flooding incidents over the last few months have seen fake videos inundating social media.
  20. Former boxing world champion denies assaulting man, court hears

    Joe Cordina, 34, was charged in connection with an incident outside a petrol station in February.
  21. 'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording

    Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.
  22. Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released

    Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time.
  23. Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

    Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
  24. Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online

    Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.
  25. Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

    The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.
  26. Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos

    The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
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  28. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
  29. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  30. Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world

    Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
  31. Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

    Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.
  32. Is struggling Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?

    Can Adam Ramsay-Peaty return to the top after a disappointing Commonwealth Games or is the end nigh for Britain's former Olympic champion?
  33. Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim

    A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
  34. Zidane confirmed as France head coach

    Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
  35. Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery

    Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
  36. 'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?

    Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.