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  1. 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".
  2. Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

    Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
  3. Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035

    Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.
  4. Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

    Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.
  5. London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady

    Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.
  6. 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.
  7. Prosecutor tells Donaldson he is 'the only one telling lies' at his sex abuse trial

    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  8. Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election

    Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
  9. Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

    The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
  10. 'Best Canada team ever' ready to show world what they're made of

    Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.
  11. Scotland's McTominay trains after stomach upset

    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.
  12. Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity

    The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
  13. The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

    Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
  14. 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.
  15. What we know about how Northern Ireland's riots were organised

    Northern Ireland has seen three nights of violence after footage of a knife attack on Monday night spread across social media.
  16. '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.
  17. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

    From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
  18. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

    People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
  19. Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

    Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
  20. What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?

    People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner

    Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
  26. Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade

    After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.
  27. More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

    A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
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  29. The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

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

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  31. Norris heads Russell in Barcelona practice

    McLaren's Lando Norris just edges Mercedes' George Russell in Friday practice for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  32. Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals

    Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.
  33. Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning

    As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  34. Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England

    Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
  35. 'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

    Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.