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  1. Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony

    The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.
  2. In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

    The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
  3. Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

    John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. 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 league star is knighted.
  5. Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near

    The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
  6. Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter

    Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
  7. 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever

    Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
  8. 'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace

    Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
  9. The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

    The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
  10. USA start tournament in style - but will they finally join the elite?

    If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.
  11. Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

    Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
  12. 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.
  13. David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

    The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
  14. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

    The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
  15. Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

    The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
  16. Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder

    Protesters gather at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.
  17. Officer accused of using AI to 'create evidence'

    A criminal investigation is launched and the officer removed from frontline duties, say police.
  18. Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told

    Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.
  19. 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.
  20. Boy, 14, among murder suspects after man killed

    Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.
  21. Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival

    Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
  22. England have training equipment stolen

    England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
  23. Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns

    The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.
  24. Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief

    Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.
  25. Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

    Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep

    The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.
  29. 'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'

    At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.
  30. Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved

    Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.
  31. Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000

    Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
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  33. The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

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

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  35. Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?

    BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
  36. West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

    Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have spoken out on the allegations against David Sullivan as Czech billionaire becomes club's largest shareholder
  37. Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission

    Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.