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  1. Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident

    The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt.
  2. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit

    The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
  3. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

    The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
  4. Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections

    Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
  5. Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

    After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
  6. 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded

    The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.
  7. What we know so far about Bedford train crash

    Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene
  8. Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath

    Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".
  9. Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup

    Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.
  10. Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?

    Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.
  11. Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good

    While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.
  12. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun

    Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.
  13. How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars

    The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.
  14. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently

    From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
  15. 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay

    The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
  16. New video game console aims to get kids moving

    The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
  17. Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

    Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
  18. Michael Fassbender says it is becoming harder to know what to trust online

    Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life.
  19. James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85

    Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.
  20. Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit

    Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
  21. Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile

    Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
  22. Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

    Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
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  24. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  25. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president

    And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
  26. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  27. Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance

    Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.
  28. Clark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler

    Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.
  29. The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA

    Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.
  30. England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.