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  1. Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

    Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the two countries.
  2. Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

    Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
  3. Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

    The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.
  4. At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

    The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.
  5. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

    Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?
  6. Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime

    It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.
  7. New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

    The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.
  8. Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

    Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.
  9. Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

    Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
  10. Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

    The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
  11. 'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

    Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
  12. The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

    A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.
  13. French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

    President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
  14. BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home

    BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.
  15. Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak

    Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.
  16. 'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools

    After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.
  17. The Papers: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'

    Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.
  18. Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

    The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.
  19. 'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

    One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
  20. Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say

    Nearby Kensington Gardens was closed on Friday and specialist emergency services units were deployed to the site.
  21. Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction

    It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.
  22. French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

    President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
  23. Sinatra fan Jimmy does it his way to keep promise to late wife

    Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.
  24. Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charity

    Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.
  25. People assume I can't speak Welsh because I'm not white

    Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.
  26. 'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood

    Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.
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  28. Have the Democrats found a new strategy to scare Trump?

    Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats
  29. Mandelson Failed Security Vetting...The Prime Minister Speaks Out

    Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn’t told Mandelson failed security vetting.
  30. Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest

    Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.
  31. Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

    Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.
  32. Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs

    Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.
  33. Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen

    Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.
  34. How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

    Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.
  35. Why Arsenal fans are nervous before Man City meeting

    Arsenal were booed off after their Premier League defeat by Bournemouth - and boss Mikel Arteta will not want tension to seep on to the pitch against Manchester City.
  36. Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes

    China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.
  37. Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League

    Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.