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  1. Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

    Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.
  2. Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

    The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
  3. Lewis Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
  4. Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

    Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
  5. The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

    Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
  6. 'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

    Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
  7. Somali referee denied entry to US to receive full World Cup pay, sources say

    Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
  8. Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

    Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
  9. Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history

    Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
  10. Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

    Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
  11. Remarkable story of refugee who quit Bayern and became Australia's record-breaker

    Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  12. Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

    It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
  13. Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit

    Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
  14. Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?

    Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
  15. New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  16. Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence

    Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
  17. 007 First Light: The soundtrack secrets of the hit video game

    The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.
  18. How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

    The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.
  19. Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

    A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
  20. As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

    As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
  21. Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues

    Emma Raducanu pays the price for a slow start as she loses in the Queen's final - meaning the Briton still has not won a title since the 2021 US Open.
  22. Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

    At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
  23. Former England captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis

    The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.
  24. Download festival 2026 mayhem in 13 photos

    The three-day metal festival has put on a show at Donington Park in Leicestershire.
  25. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

    Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
  26. Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister

    Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.
  27. Man charged after car crashes through bowling alley

    The BMW crossed all 16 lanes before coming to a stop on the other side of the building.
  28. Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life

    A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds.
  29. Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users

    St Mary's Church in Beddgelert was the last place standing in a challenge that started with a world map.
  30. Card games replace smartphones after school ban

    A Coventry head teacher says pupils are having chats and playing games after they banned phones.
  31. Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

    No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.
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  33. Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  34. Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  35. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  36. Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues

    Emma Raducanu pays the price for a slow start as she loses in the Queen's final - meaning the Briton still has not won a title since the 2021 US Open.
  37. The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

    Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
  38. Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
  39. The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup

    The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.