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  1. HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

    The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.
  2. Married at First Sight UK rape allegations 'extremely serious', says PM's spokesperson

    A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.
  3. Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release

    The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
  4. BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts

    The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.
  5. Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

    The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.
  6. Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero

    Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".
  7. Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury

    Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.
  8. Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

    Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
  9. Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

    Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
  10. Israeli minister Smotrich says ICC prosecutor seeking warrant for his arrest

    The Hague-based court declines to comment, saying applications for warrants are classified as secret.
  11. Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home

    Some people say they are "stranded" in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.
  12. Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

    Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
  13. I survived a dangerous rip current by floating - here's what people should know to stay alive

    The RNLI is urging people to follow Euan Gray's example by floating until help comes.
  14. Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial

    The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
  15. Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices

    In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.
  16. The fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion

    When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
  17. Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC

    Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.
  18. King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year

    First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
  19. Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster

    The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter.
  20. John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister

    The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.
  21. Teenager admits murder of Kayden Moy on Irvine beach

    As the trial of two teenagers gets under way in Glasgow, a court hears that 18-year-old Cole Turley had earlier pled guilty to murder.
  22. Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

    Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.
  23. Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

    Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
  24. Makerfield by-election candidates announced

    Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
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  26. Why Brexit Is awkward for Andy Burnham

    And his message for Makerfield.
  27. 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
  28. Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury

    Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury.
  29. No Stone Cold Steve Clarke, but there was - at least - a story or two

    As Ross Stewart receives a Scotland recall while Oli McBurnie, Kieron Bowie and Lennon Miller miss out, Tom English delves into the thinking behind Steve Clarke's World Cup squad.
  30. Could history be rewritten? Guardiola, Man City and the 115 charges

    With Pep Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City at the end of this season, how do the club's 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial rule breaches potentially affect his legacy at Etihad Stadium?
  31. Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup

    Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal's squad for this summer's tournament.
  32. Man City set to replace Guardiola with Maresca

    Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.
  33. 'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion

    When 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu stunned Serena Williams to win the US Open. It was unthinkable it would be more than 2,300 days before her next triumph.
  34. D-Day for Spygate: What's at stake and what could happen?

    Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of watching a Middlesbrough training session. The result is expected to come on Tuesday.