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  1. Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?

    For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.
  2. First round of US-Iran talks ends with 'encouraging progress', mediators say

    The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days.
  3. Four-day extreme heat warning begins as temperatures could hit 38C

    A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force and will now last through to Thursday.
  4. Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague

    Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.
  5. Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas

    If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
  6. Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email

    The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
  7. Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows

    Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
  8. Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker

    Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
  9. CCTV shows moments leading up to arrest in anti-Muslim attacks probe

    A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.
  10. Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately

    Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
  11. Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

    Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.
  12. One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde become legends?

    Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
  13. Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran

    Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
  14. Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match

    Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana.
  15. Lamine Yamal shows why this could be his World Cup

    Spain looked an instantly better team with Lamine Yamal in the side, with the 18-year-old showing why this could be his World Cup.
  16. The records that look set to be broken

    The 2026 World Cup may only be 10 days old but the tournament has already rewritten football history. BBC Sport takes a look at the records already broken, or set to be.
  17. All three England keepers played there - Carlisle's role in trio's rise

    From west Cumbria to the World Cup, Carlisle is England's goalkeeper factory, with all of Thomas Tuchel's goalkeepers passing through the club.
  18. How many World Cup Golden Boot winners can you name?

    How many World Cup top goalscorers from down the years can you name?
  19. Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts

    Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
  20. The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war

    As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
  21. Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away

    When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
  22. The Papers: 'Starmer expected to announce exit' and 'Game over'

    Sir Keir Starmer's political future dominates Monday's front pages as pressure grows on him to quit.
  23. Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad

    A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
  24. Family of driver killed in Bedford train crash 'devastated' by loss

    Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".
  25. Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise

    The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
  26. Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

    Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
  27. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams

    Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
  28. More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies

    The health minister warns many citizens "will suffer", with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
  29. The questions facing England after awful fortnight

    As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.
  30. China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan

    Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
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  32. Why Keir Starmer’s resignation looks more likely than ever

    The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
  33. 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
  34. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  35. Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

    Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.
  36. One of World Cup's great stories - can Cape Verde extend dream run?

    Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.
  37. In the foothills of the Dolomites, a champion was made

    Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
  38. Clark blocks out New York jeers to win US Open title

    Wyndham Clark says "New York didn't really like me" after dealing with jeers from the fans to win a second US Open title.
  39. Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?

    Does the performance, even the result, matter as long as Scotland qualify for the group stage of the World Cup after Wednesday's game against Brazil? Tom English ponders.
  40. Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon

    Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard.