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  1. Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

    The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
  2. Fifa 'assessing reports' over Falklands banner

    Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
  3. Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France

    It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.
  4. Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub in England and Wales under new plans

    The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
  5. Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak

    Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died.
  6. Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest

    The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.
  7. Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series

    Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
  8. Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

    It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
  9. Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43

    The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
  10. Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death

    Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.
  11. Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM

    Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.
  12. US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade

    The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
  13. What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?

    The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.
  14. 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting

    BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
  15. Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat

    Sean Carrington says he has "no regrets" about his tattoo despite the Three Lions' frustrating exit.
  16. 'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

    King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.
  17. Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species

    New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.
  18. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

    The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
  19. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

    Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
  20. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  21. The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

    The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
  22. White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets

    A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
  23. Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister

    A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
  24. Dog walker killer also guilty of attempted murder

    A man who stabbed a dog-walker to death is guilty of attempting to kill his landlord.
  25. Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court told

    Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.
  26. British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'

    Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.
  27. MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says

    Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.
  28. Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations

    It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
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  30. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  31. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas

    Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
  32. Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics

    BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
  33. What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?

    The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.
  34. From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed?

    Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era?
  35. Forest set to make £45m offer for Spurs' Bergvall

    Nottingham Forest are set to make an offer of £45m for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall.
  36. Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025

    Female tennis players received 12,000 abusive posts in 2025, according to a new report.