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  1. Fifa says 'nobody is selling football' as it responds to backlash over World Cup investment plan

    Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
  2. Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

    The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
  3. Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape

    BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
  4. British man accused of spying on Cyprus RAF base for Iran

    Rashad Sultanov, a UK-Azerbaijan national, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri.
  5. Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack three organisations

    It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
  6. Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m

    Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
  7. Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

    At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.
  8. UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show

    The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
  9. Situation is stabilising, say crews tackling Suffolk wildfire

    The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.
  10. Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight

    Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
  11. What your summer reading list says about you

    Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
  12. If Hamas disarmament plan holds, it could mark first credible step to ending Gaza war

    The plan - if successful - potentially removes the most significant obstacle to advancing the Trump-backed peace initiative in Gaza.
  13. 'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

    Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
  14. Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good

    Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
  15. The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'

    Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.
  16. Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned

    Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
  18. AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66

    AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
  19. MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

    The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
  20. Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund

    Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
  21. Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts

    Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
  22. Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'

    Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.
  23. Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York

    Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.
  24. Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

    Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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  26. How does the UK fight wildfires?

    Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
  27. Americast

    Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
  28. New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto

    Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
  29. Nobody is selling football and investment plan continues - Fifa

    Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
  30. AC Milan and Italy great Baresi dies aged 66

    AC Milan and Italy great Franco Baresi has died at the age of 66, the Italian club announces.
  31. Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?

    It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
  32. De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs

    Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
  33. Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer

    MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
  34. England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan

    Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
  35. Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers

    Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.