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  1. High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals

    Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
  2. Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

    BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.
  3. Riot police to deploy on French beaches under new deal to stop illegal Channel migrant crossings

    The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
  4. Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike

    Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
  5. Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving four critically hurt

    The accident happened early on Thursday at a level crossing north of Copenhagen.
  6. 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

    The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.
  7. Why golf courses are in the crosshairs of Britain's housing crisis

    Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?
  8. Annual UK borrowing falls by £20bn but Iran war clouds outlook

    The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
  9. Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

    School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
  10. Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'

    The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
  11. US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

    Reports say Phelan, whose role was largely administrative, left amid tension over US shipbuilding.
  12. Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

    Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.
  13. Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

    Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
  14. The Papers: 'PM isolated' and 'Job concerns deepen'

    The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday's front pages.
  15. 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

    A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
  16. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

    The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
  17. 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

    Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
  18. Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

    Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
  19. 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy

    Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
  20. PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

    The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
  21. Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change

    Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.
  22. I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

    Amy-Jane Davies is one of 713,048 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
  23. Lonely veterans' activity fund spent on Royal British Legion building upgrade

    A branch in County Armagh was awarded £140,000 from a charity to deliver three projects for veterans, but internal reports show that only £41,000 went on these schemes.
  24. Advantage Man City? Guardiola leads team to Premier League summit

    It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.
  25. AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak

    The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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  27. Keir Starmer v The Civil Service

    What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?
  28. Democrats fight back against Trump in Virginia… and win

    Has Trump’s plan to redraw America’s political map backfired?
  29. Discover the surprising wildlife of London

    Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  30. Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

    It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.
  31. Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign

    Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?
  32. How Russell is surprising himself in F1 title race

    George Russell tells BBC Sport how he would enjoy more competition for the F1 title and why his approach to racing is the same as when he was 10 years old.
  33. Mid-race seizure to marathon debut - Warner Judd's second chance

    Great Britain's Jess Warner Judd will make her London Marathon debut less than two years after a mid-race seizure left her fearing her career might be over.
  34. Best friends with Hamilton - the man 'ruffling feathers' in fencing

    BBC Sport speaks to Miles Chamley-Watson, the man behind the World Fencing League, which launches on Saturday in Los Angeles.
  35. McDermott to lead England into World Cup

    Brian McDermott will lead England's men into this autumn's Rugby League World Cup as their new head coach.