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  1. Police aborted pursuit about 10 seconds before fatal crash, watchdog says

    Officers had been pursing a car before it went the wrong way down a dual carriageway.
  2. CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut

    Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".
  3. Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse

    Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
  4. Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC

    Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.
  5. ECB investigating England bowler Brydon Carse for 'nightclub incident'

    The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
  6. Scammers increasingly using QR codes to steal money and data

    Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app.
  7. France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves

    A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
  8. Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets

    The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
  9. Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

    Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".
  10. 'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut

    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
  11. How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar

    Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
  12. Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups

    Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times.
  13. The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

    A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.
  14. Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing

    BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.
  15. Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?

    Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
  16. Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

    The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
  17. Thousands struggling without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms

    In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
  18. Wicker Man director's sons complete their late father's film trilogy

    The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
  19. Scottish climber completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK

    The 38-year-old becomes one of just over 100 people who have stood on all 1,072 summits.
  20. Plan to restrict serious offenders to certain areas to start in October

    Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.
  21. DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks

    Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.
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  23. Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?

    And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street.
  24. How will Trump’s former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

    Attorney General Todd Blanche won’t pledge to act “independently” from the White House.
  25. An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum

    Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option
  26. ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'

    The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
  27. Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

    Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.
  28. Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

    Ollie Watkins' absence in Aston Villa's thrashing at Brighton is a question for the striker, says boss Unai Emery.
  29. Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

    Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
  30. Jamieson takes Trump call after ending 14-year title wait

    Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 at the Nexo Championship to end his 14-year drought and earn a video call with President Donald Trump.