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  1. Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

    A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
  2. World-first vaccine designed by AI could protect against whole families of viruses

    Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
  3. Teen rapists spared jail partly because of intellectual limitations, judge's full remarks show

    The boys' sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs).
  4. Two weeks out from crucial Makerfield by-election, here's how the contest is shaping up

    What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?
  5. The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English

    The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge
  6. A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students 'crestfallen'

    More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.
  7. Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech

    Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
  8. Former student in court over University of Surrey crossbow attack

    A university campus safety officer was seriously injured in the attack in Guildford on Thursday.
  9. UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says

    Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.
  10. Paddleboard firm owner who caused four deaths has bid to cut sentence refused

    Nerys Lloyd was sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter in April 2025.
  11. US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

    Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.
  12. Gareth Southgate: We need to teach boys differently from girls to get best out of them

    The former England manager has made a documentary looking at the issues affecting boys and young men.
  13. 'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise

    Co-housing is becoming a more popular model to beat loneliness and the affordable housing crisis
  14. Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX?

    From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.
  15. Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  16. Where does the Royal Family get its money from?

    The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.
  17. Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions and internet trolls

    The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.
  18. How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

    BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.
  19. Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

    Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
  20. King 'profoundly shocked' by navy helicopter deaths

    Tributes continue to be paid to three crew members killed in a crash in Devon.
  21. By-election no stepping stone, Tory candidate says

    Michael Winstanley said some Makerfield constituents felt they were being used as "political pawns".
  22. Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

    Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.
  23. One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

    The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
  24. 'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

    Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.
  25. Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

    Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
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  27. Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest

    Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield
  28. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?

    And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
  29. Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide

    Film exploring the human stories behind mankind’s biggest experiment in particle physics.
  30. Robinson takes five wickets on Test return

    England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's
  31. Tottenham sign Robertson after Liverpool exit

    Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract.
  32. Leclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice

    Charles Leclerc heads Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari one-two in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, as Isack Hadjar crashes his Red Bull.
  33. Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell

    Katie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career in a farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park.
  34. Farrell signs new Ireland deal to 2031

    Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell signs a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.