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  1. High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

    Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
  2. Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life

    The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
  3. Riot police to deploy on French beaches under new deal to stop illegal Channel migrant crossings

    The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
  4. Senior manager who worked at Lucy Letby's hospital arrested

    The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
  5. UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

    The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
  6. Girl, 10, finds rare Mexican axolotl under Welsh bridge

    Evie and her mother were enjoying a day trip to south Wales when they came across the amphibian.
  7. Israeli strike kills five Palestinians in northern Gaza, medics say

    Three children were among those killed in a strike near a mosque in the town of Beit Lahia on Wednesday evening.
  8. Prince Louis holiday photo released to mark eighth birthday

    The portrait was taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall earlier this month.
  9. The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

    Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?
  10. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

    BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
  11. How Russell is surprising himself in title race - and the positives of F1's new rules

    George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.
  12. Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

    Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.
  13. Labour MPs are increasingly restless – but aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

    Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
  14. 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

    The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.
  15. Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize

    Judges said the four shortlisted artists presented "a compelling reflection of contemporary British art".
  16. 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

    A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
  17. No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup

    Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
  18. UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms

    The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
  19. Travelodge gave us keys to other people's rooms twice in a week

    John Nowell says his key card allowed him into a room that was occupied by a guest taking a shower.
  20. Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

    School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
  21. Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'

    The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
  22. Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt

    The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
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  24. Exposed: The High Street Crime Crisis

    From illegal cigarettes to cocaine - we go undercover on Britain's high streets.
  25. Keir Starmer v The Civil Service

    What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?
  26. Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win

    Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?
  27. Discover the surprising wildlife of London

    Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  28. Coventry owner not worried by Lampard links with Chelsea

    Doug King tells BBC CWR about plans for next season and why Frank Lampard is happy at Coventry.
  29. No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup

    Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
  30. Pietersen criticises Cook for Bethell comments

    Kevin Pietersen rekindles an old feud with Alastair Cook by defending Jacob Bethell’s continued presence at the Indian Premier League.
  31. How Russell is surprising himself in F1 title race

    George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.
  32. Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76

    Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.
  33. Joyce set for Six Nations comeback five months after giving birth

    Alisha Joyce is on the bench for Wales to face England just five months after giving birth to her son Ralphie.