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  1. 'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship

    The retired couple told BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course before the shots were fired.
  2. Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity

    For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
  3. Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

    The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.
  4. Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?
  5. England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel

    Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
  6. Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

    But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.
  7. Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says

    In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
  8. Prince George to attend Eton College from September

    He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
  9. German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action

    ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
  10. Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg

    Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.
  11. Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies

    Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.
  12. England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia

    The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.
  13. Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

    Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
  14. 'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending

    Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it?
  15. How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College

    The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
  16. 'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms

    Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
  17. Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?

    The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.
  18. What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube

    A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
  19. ''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'

    The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.
  20. Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

    Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
  21. Three reasons ships are not going through the Strait of Hormuz yet

    Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and tolls.
  22. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia

    Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
  23. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm

    Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
  24. Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

    Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
  25. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn

    The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
  26. UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns

    It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".
  27. Grammy Awards add Asian Pop and Latin song categories

    The music awards adds five new categories after wins from Bad Bunny and KPop Demon Hunters.
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  29. How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?

    Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
  30. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday?

    Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history
  31. Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

    Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
  32. England will not adapt style despite USA heat - Tuchel

    Thomas Tuchel says he is "not ready to adapt" England's playing style at the World Cup despite the heat - as it would "give up" the team's strengths.
  33. No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup

    Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.
  34. Sciver-Brunt plays down injury scare but England captain set for scan

    A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
  35. Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest

    Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.
  36. Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq

    Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.