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  1. What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?

    How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
  2. Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands

    Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
  3. Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

    The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
  4. Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches

    Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
  5. Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

    The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
  6. Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

    The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
  7. Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success

    Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
  8. We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s

    Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
  9. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?

    Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
  10. Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend

    Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
  11. Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  12. Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known

    Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
  13. Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts

    Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?
  14. The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan

    Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
  15. The heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?

    BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.
  16. Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments

    Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.
  17. Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

    The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.
  18. Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

    Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
  19. Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech

    The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".
  20. Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful

    Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
  21. Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

    Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
  22. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up

    Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
  23. MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion

    The Liberal Democrat MP for Tewkesbury has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.
  24. London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027

    The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
  25. UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia

    Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
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  27. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  28. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president

    And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
  29. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  30. Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
  31. Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

    Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.