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  1. MI5 accepts it gave evidence based on lies in neo-Nazi spy case

    It is the first time MI5 has confirmed the BBC's revelation that it gave evidence based on lies in court while defending the violent informant.
  2. Women told breasts removed needlessly as NHS trust finds more than 300 suffered harm

    The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."
  3. Sisters of 'Putney pusher' suspect say DNA will clear his name

    Nicholas Brandram's sisters tell the BBC he did a DNA test to speed up the inquiry but never got the results.
  4. War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?

    The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
  5. Council staff refused anonymity for Sara Sharif inquest

    A coroner rejects an application for three workers after the media, including the BBC, opposed it.
  6. Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children

    It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
  7. British rapper Sway dies aged 44

    Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.
  8. British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead

    The mother of two young children was kidnapped last week in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
  9. Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal

    Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.
  10. Teen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed

    Chan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.
  11. At least 16 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams into Pakistan mosque

    A vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque building during Friday prayers, a senior police official says.
  12. Move faster to solve climate challenges, Prince William says

    The Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.
  13. Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game

    Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.
  14. US fans with Ed Sheeran tickets left torn over Macklemore controversy

    With Sheeran's next gig this weekend, some ticket holders said they were in two minds about going.
  15. We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how

    The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
  16. 'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan

    Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.
  17. Learner drivers turn to YouTube and TikTok to cut costs - but instructors warn of risks

    One learner says social media clips saved her money, but there was also misinformation online.
  18. Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

    There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.
  19. Weekly quiz: Why did women's sports stars criticise actress Sydney Sweeney?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  20. New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member

    A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.
  21. Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches

    Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.
  22. Oasis will not headline Glastonbury 2027, organiser Emily Eavis confirms

    The rock band will not be stopping at Worthy Farm despite being on tour at that time next summer.
  23. Three dead and eight injured in Philippines school shooting

    The gunman is among the dead in what is the third school shooting in the country since June.
  24. Irish police 'acted appropriately' when pursuing car in fatal crash, watchdog finds

    Five teenage boys died in the head-on collision and four family members were seriously injured.
  25. UK's 'dismal' Eurovision song choices to be examined by MPs

    It comes after the UK's entry Look Mum No Computer came last in May's final, scoring just one point.
  26. Badenoch says she is instructing lawyers to challenge government after Tory-run council's 94% tax hike

    A row is growing over Wandsworth Council's rise, which the local authority is blaming on government funding cuts.
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  28. Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer with warning

    England boss Thomas Tuchel recalls Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer but says players have to "perform".
  29. How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage

    After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?
  30. From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37

    Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.
  31. Poor imitation of Ange team - where do Celtic & O'Neill go from here?

    After another defeat, keeping the faith is surely becoming more testing for Celtic's fans, writes Tom English.
  32. Canada captain loses sleep 'four to five nights a week' over England's World Cup win

    Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year.
  33. Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on legendary guitarist and Man City fan Johnny Marr, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.