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  1. Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

    The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
  2. Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

    There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.
  3. Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene

    Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
  4. Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says

    The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
  5. White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

    The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
  6. Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder

    The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.
  7. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  8. Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

    Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
  9. Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

    The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.
  10. EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

    Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
  11. One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents

    While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
  12. Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM

    From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  13. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

    Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  14. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  15. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

    Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
  16. Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

    The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.
  17. Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?

    BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.
  18. Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

    Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.
  19. What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)

    The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
  20. The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?

    Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.
  21. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

    UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
  22. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

    Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
  23. Why has British Steel been nationalised?

    The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
  24. Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

    Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  25. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

    Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
  26. Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  27. Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'

    England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
  28. US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes

    The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
  29. Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark

    All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.
  30. First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

    Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
  31. German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child

    Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.
  32. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions

    His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
  33. My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

    She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.
  34. MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

    Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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  36. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  37. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

    Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
  38. DeChambeau receives two-shot penalty in dramatic Open scenes

    Bryson DeChambeau's bid to win The Open takes a hit after he is given a two-shot penalty on a dramatic evening at Royal Birkdale.
  39. Tuchel urges England to finish strongly in emotional address

    England manager Thomas Tuchel urges his players to end the World Cup strongly in an emotional address after their agonising semi-final defeat by Argentina.
  40. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  41. Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at Spa

    Alpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.
  42. Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney

    Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
  43. Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

    Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  44. Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions

    Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.