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  1. Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

    The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.
  2. Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say

    The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.
  3. Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says

    NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.
  4. Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

    Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
  5. Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'

    The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
  6. At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

    Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
  7. Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display

    The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
  8. Emma Finucane becomes wins four gold medals in Commonwealth Games first

    Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
  9. Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

    Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".
  10. Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

    Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
  11. Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

    Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
  12. The shadowy gang recruiting teenage hitmen to kill across Europe

    The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
  13. Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s

    As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.
  14. Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

    A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
  15. Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

    For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
  16. Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet

    Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.
  17. Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria

    The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Police said.
  18. Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire

    The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
  19. Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

    Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled.
  20. Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

    Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.
  21. Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche

    The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
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  23. Is The World Cup For Sale?

    Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.
  24. The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?

    A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.
  25. Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

    Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
  26. Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold

    Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games.
  27. Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event

    Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.
  28. 2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

    Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.