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  1. Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims

    No 10 brands the move "a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party", which had asked for the vote.
  2. Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

    The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
  3. Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs

    All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
  4. When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment

    Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.
  5. Melania Trump urges ABC to 'take stand' on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke

    In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".
  6. How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
  7. Deal 'within sight' to end year-long Birmingham bin strike, says council leader

    A new offer is to be put to striking workers - but opposition parties claim it is an election stunt.
  8. Car bomb was 'deliberate, reckless, stupid' attack, says Northern Ireland police chief

    Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
  9. Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman

    James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
  10. Anthony Joshua signs deal to fight Tyson Fury as he returns to boxing after car crash

    Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
  11. Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university

    Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
  12. 'Are we about to die?': Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover

    Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
  13. Shooting raises questions about Trump security

    The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner is the third time in three years Trump has been at the centre of a major security incident.
  14. What we know about the incident

    Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.
  15. Suspected gunman identified as 31-year-old Californian

    The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump is due in court on Monday.
  16. What we know about the King's US state visit

    King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
  17. Healthy life expectancy in UK falls by two years in past decade

    Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
  18. Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI in $130bn damages lawsuit

    Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
  19. Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit

    Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
  20. Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record

    Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?
  21. First-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'

    Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.
  22. Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

    In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.
  23. Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record despite critical reviews

    The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
  24. Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club

    An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.
  25. Ice hockey player's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'

    Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.
  26. Sri Lankan monks arrested after 110kg of cannabis discovered in their luggage

    Officials say each monk was found with around 5kg of Kush - a particularly potent form of the drug - hidden within "false walls" in their luggage.
  27. Funeral for mystery baby found beneath floor

    The remains of a boy found wrapped in a newspaper from 1910 are finally laid to rest.
  28. Lib Dems pledge £5k rewards for illegal waste tip-offs

    The party says the payouts would help tackle an "environmental emergency" faced by councils.
  29. China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

    It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
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  31. Will another week of Starmer drama impact the elections?

    We look at if the latest problems for the PM are impacting the campaign trail
  32. Who is Trump’s 'would-be assassin' and were there security failings at DC shooting?

    The US president was evacuated from the White House Correspondents Dinner
  33. Higgins recovers to beat O'Sullivan in Crucible epic

    Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.
  34. Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn

    Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.
  35. Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout'

    Next season, leagues will be allowed to select from a series of trials to try to stop the goalkeeper tactical time-out. BBC Sport looks at the proposals.
  36. Rangers blink but twists still to come in colossal title race

    This epic Scottish Premiership season won't be over until it's over, writes Tom English.
  37. Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open.
  38. 'It surprised me' - how Sawe made history with sub-two-hour marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
  39. Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again?

    After Crystal Palace's issues last season, could a Premier League club lose their European place once again because of dual ownership issues?