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  1. Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea

    The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
  2. Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters

    Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".
  3. Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

    Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
  4. US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes

    Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
  5. London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

    Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
  6. UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

    The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
  7. Streeting warns Labour risks losing fight against 'nationalism'

    The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
  8. Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs

    A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
  9. Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations

    Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.
  10. Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

    The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
  11. 'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'

    Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to lay out and hand sew the 40ft (12m) train.
  12. The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment

    Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
  13. Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

    Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
  14. Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

    Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
  15. Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

    A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
  16. 'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune

    King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
  17. Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges

    The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.
  18. Tories announce Makerfield by-election candidate

    Former Wigan Mayor Michael Winstanley is named as the Conservative Party's candidate.
  19. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

    France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
  20. Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial

    Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.
  21. Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say

    Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.
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  23. Has The UK Softened Russia Oil Sanctions?

    And fuel duty freeze extended to the end of the year
  24. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?

    The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis
  25. Southampton lose appeal against play-off expulsion over Spygate

    Southampton lose their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final for spying.
  26. Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

    Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
  27. Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

    Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
  28. Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

    The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.
  29. Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots

    Aston Villa's Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League's chances of having six teams in next season's Champions League.
  30. Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue

    The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.