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  1. Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says

    Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.
  2. Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge

    A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
  3. Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?

    Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
  4. Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

    The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
  5. Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities

    Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
  6. New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

    Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
  7. Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts

    After an eight-year absence from UK stages, Bruno Mars returned to Wembley Stadium with a polished, hit-filled show.
  8. I've been a World Cup official - I promise you there is no favouritism

    Darren Cann speaks to BBC Sport about the conspiracy theories around the World Cup and what referees really think.
  9. Watch: Highlights as England stun France 6-4 in third-place play-off

    Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
  10. Why the half-time show may be a taste of things to come

    The 2026 World Cup's spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport - and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.
  11. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

    More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
  12. The honours system used to be too posh but I'm proof change is happening

    Record numbers of people from poorer backgrounds are now receiving awards.
  13. Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

    Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.
  14. Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

    Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.
  15. Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?

    The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
  16. Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation

    Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.
  17. Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90

    His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia
  18. Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?

    When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.
  19. US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan

    Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days. Iran says US strikes hit an under-construction nuclear power plant.
  20. Parts of UK to get break in heatwave but dry spell to continue

    Cooler temperatures are on the way but the long, dry summer continues for most.
  21. Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

    The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.
  22. 'I had stage four cancer at 14, now I'm a doctor'

    Ellie Waters-Barnes survived an aggressive stage four cancer and underwent 18 months of treatment.
  23. Escaped big cat found in plant pot after two-month search

    It is thought to have escaped from the city and travelled about four miles into the countryside.
  24. The Rock hires out Suffolk cinema for 200 school pupils

    Hollywood star fulfils promise of Moana screening for children at St Gregory Primary School.
  25. Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit

    Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
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  27. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  28. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

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  30. Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?

    Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
  31. Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out?

    Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.
  32. Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect

    Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.