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  1. Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

    The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
  2. Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

    The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
  3. Haigh, Rayner and Powell likely to regularly work from No 10 North

    A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months.
  4. Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

    The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
  5. Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales

    Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
  6. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

    A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
  7. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

    Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
  8. Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice

    Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
  9. France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

    Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
  10. Johnson-Thompson and Asher-Smith out of Commonwealths

    Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of the Commonwealth Games because of injury.
  11. Airport drop off fees up by a third - here's how to avoid unexpected charges

    The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
  12. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

    Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
  13. Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

    Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.
  14. Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

    The new prime minister plans to work with influencers and social media creators to get his message out.
  15. Fit checks and fear: Inside India's GenZ 'cockroach' protests

    For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
  16. Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?

    More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
  17. Ruiz & Gavi's reward for win... 150kg of tomatoes

    Spain's Fabian Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes when they return to their hometown Los Palacios y Villafranca.
  18. Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives

    Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
  19. Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals

    It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules.
  20. MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone

    It is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalist.
  21. Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes

    The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
  22. Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher

    Qasim Akhtar is to receive "substantial" damages to settle a High Court libel claim from a story last eyar.
  23. 'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

    Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
  24. Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry

    The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.
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  26. Is Andy Burnham Rewarding Starmer’s Challengers?

    And how will the new Prime Minister pay for the £2 bus fare cap in England?
  27. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  28. Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday

    Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?
  29. Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done

    Manchester City confirm the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal, as the England player is tipped to become a "complete midfielder" at his new club.
  30. Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea

    Aston Villa sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho in a loan deal that will become permanent "if certain criteria are met".
  31. Arsenal sign Greece forward Tzolis for £34m

    Arsenal sign "extremely versatile attacking player" Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m.
  32. Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision

    The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.
  33. 'I'm Mr Slim now' - Fury lighter than opponent for only fourth time

    Tyson Fury weighs less than his opponent for the first time in 15 years before Friday's heavyweight bout with Mariusz Wach.
  34. Australia open to playing Test against England in India

    England and Australia should be open to the idea of playing a Test match in India to help generate interest in the format, says the chief executive of Cricket Australia.