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  1. Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard

    The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
  2. Police investigating Reform donations - reports

    The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.
  3. Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78

    A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star.
  4. Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children

    People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
  5. Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

    Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
  6. To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight

    Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final.
  7. Prince Harry plays pickleball at Invictus Games event, but no Meghan

    The Duke of Sussex is travelling without his wife for the event at Birmingham's NEC.
  8. Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story

    Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
  9. UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week

    On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
  10. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

    The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
  11. Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals

    Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.
  12. 'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave

    The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
  13. How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?

    What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
  14. How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

    As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
  15. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  16. All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

    Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.
  17. We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

    The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
  18. The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age

    Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.
  19. Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  20. I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends

    Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.
  21. England's Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice misses training due to sickness bug

    England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
  22. France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

    World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
  23. Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England

    Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
  24. Loyal and royal: How the future King became a football superfan

    A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.
  25. Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says

    The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.
  26. EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in

    The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.
  27. Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

    Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.
  28. Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

    Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
  29. BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's

    In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
  30. East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines

    Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
  31. How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers

    Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
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  33. Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

    Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
  34. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  35. England advised to avoid alcohol around matches after off-field incidents

    England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.
  36. Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon

    England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
  37. France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

    World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
  38. Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug

    England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.