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  1. Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning

    In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
  2. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

    It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.
  3. England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn

    England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.
  4. Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism

    The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?
  5. UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent

    Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.
  6. How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced

    From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
  7. Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting

    Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".
  8. Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation

    We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.
  9. Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue

    The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
  10. Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat

    Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
  11. Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence

    Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
  12. Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

    Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
  13. Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

    For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.
  14. BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico

    The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
  15. 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

    Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.
  16. The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents

    Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed it.
  17. The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

    Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.
  18. What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?

    Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
  19. China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

    Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
  20. Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine

    Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.
  21. Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal

    Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.
  22. Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland

    Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.
  23. 'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation

    Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
  24. William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast

    The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
  25. Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'

    Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
  26. Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder

    The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
  27. Burnham rules out calling early election as PM

    The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto.
  28. Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks

    The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
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  30. The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival

    Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.
  31. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  32. Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle

    A love triangle forms between three tennis players.
  33. Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

    Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
  34. Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

    For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.
  35. Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

    Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
  36. Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race

    Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.