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  1. Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
  2. Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

    Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
  3. 'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war

    Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
  4. Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?

    As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation
  5. 'All I thought about was running for my life': Footballer recalls train stabbing attack

    Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.
  6. Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

    Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.
  7. Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919

    England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
  8. HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure

    A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
  9. How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

    An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
  10. Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

    Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
  11. What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out

    People are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.
  12. Swatch stores close for second day after rush for new watch sparks safety concerns

    The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
  13. She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady

    The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
  14. 'Look Mum, one point': How the UK keeps getting Eurovision wrong

    After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
  15. Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?

    The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
  16. The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'

    The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.
  17. 'Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die': The hidden condition affecting 1m women

    Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
  18. Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

    The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
  19. Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown

    The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.
  20. Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

    The measures aim to prevent reoffending but campaigners say they fall short of the "ambitious action" needed.
  21. London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

    The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
  22. Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61

    One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
  23. Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd

    Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.
  24. UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

    The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
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  26. Newscast

    Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.
  27. Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

    Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
  28. A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage

    Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships
  29. Two golves, one major - Rai ends 107-year wait for second English winner of US PGA

    England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
  30. Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times

    Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.
  31. Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?

    It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.
  32. England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters

    England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says captain Meg Jones.
  33. Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

    William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
  34. Sinner speeds into history by completing 'Golden Masters'

    Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.
  35. How 'force of energy & positivity' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby

    Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.