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  1. Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

    Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's idea.
  2. Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco

    Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.
  3. Watch: Moroccan police clash with migrants near border with Spain's Ceuta

    Spain's North African territory of Ceuta from Morocco, though more than 25,000 have returned voluntarily, officials said.
  4. Labour's Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, replacing Andy Burnham

    Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.
  5. No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families

    Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush.
  6. Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

    Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.
  7. How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

    The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.
  8. Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in latest bid to find kidnappers

    Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
  9. Snapchat joins other popular platforms in fight against 'AI slop'

    Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are trying to combat the proliferation of fake AI content.
  10. Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

    Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.
  11. Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge

    Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.
  12. Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show

    The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.
  13. Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
  14. The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'

    The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.
  15. Who is Greater Manchester's new Mayor Bev Craig?

    Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor, but what do we know about her?
  16. Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

    The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
  17. What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

    An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.
  18. Google withdraws new Earth AI tool after warnings over misinformation risks

    Experts told BBC Verify Google's new feature which let people generate fake satellite images could be misused.
  19. Who is Nirmal Purja, the famed mountaineer missing in Broad Peak avalanche?

    The British-Nepali climber is one of the most recognised figures in mountaineering.
  20. Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report

    Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.
  21. Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax

    Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities.
  22. Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

    The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
  23. Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe

    Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
  24. England and Wales on course for driest July on record

    Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
  25. Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect

    At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC understands.
  26. Body of US climber the latest recovered after Pakistan avalanche

    The bodies of two other climbers have already been recovered from the mountain, while others are still missing.
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  28. How does the UK fight wildfires?

    Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
  29. Americast

    Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
  30. Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

    Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's idea.
  31. Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
  32. Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins

    Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.
  33. Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban

    Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024, and has been unable to access the club's training ground.
  34. Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow

    England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow.
  35. Newcastle confirm Howe resignation as head coach

    Eddie Howe steps down as head coach of Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge.
  36. Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major

    South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.