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  1. Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

    Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
  2. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

    The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
  3. Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

    Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.
  4. Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

    The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
  5. I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions

    Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.
  6. Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

    Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.
  7. King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

    The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
  8. Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

    The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
  9. Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
  10. Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid

    The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.
  11. Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing

    Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours
  12. 'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match

    The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.
  13. 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever

    Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
  14. Scotland's McTominay 'ready to go' after illness

    Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay takes part in training on the eve of the World Cup opener against Haiti, having missed out the previous day because of an upset stomach.
  15. South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

    The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
  16. David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name

    The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest artist.
  17. The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence

    Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.
  18. The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art'

    The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages.
  19. Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

    Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
  20. Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

    Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
  21. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

    Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
  22. UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year

    The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.
  23. Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department

    The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
  24. Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

    The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.
  25. Speeding jet skiers with children on board 'remove plates to evade cameras', report says

    CCTV is being used to try and catch culprits at Conwy harbour, which has seen a number of dangerous incidents recently.
  26. Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM

    José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
  27. Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence

    A total of 13 men have so far been jailed over the disorder in Southampton last week.
  28. French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings

    The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
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  30. The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

    Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
  31. Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  32. 'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

    Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.
  33. 'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

    Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.
  34. Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

    Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.
  35. Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point

    Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
  36. Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win

    An inspired Katie Boulter celebrates the biggest win of her career by ranking as she beats world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.
  37. Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

    Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.