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  1. Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn

    England's last-16 World Cup tie will kick off at 01:00BST on Monday, after Fifa reconsidered bringing it forward.
  2. Dior dress and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

    The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.
  3. Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip

    The plans changed after it was confirmed they would not have taxpayer funded security, it is understood.
  4. The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives

    As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.
  5. Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
  6. Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack

    His parents say there is "uncertainty" about movement and feeling in his arms, wrists and hands.
  7. Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th

    The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
  8. What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?

    Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
  9. Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine

    Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.
  10. 'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

    Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come. 
  11. The schools starting late after 1am England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents

    Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.
  12. Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal

    Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.
  13. Lightning, hotel security and spying - issues England face in Mexico

    England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico - and it's not the only issue they face.
  14. Five and a half hours that left England's last-16 tie in chaos

    For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.
  15. Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina

    Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.
  16. From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup

    BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
  17. Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

    Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
  18. Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

    Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
  19. Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami

    Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in Miami to see their hero.
  20. Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning

    In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
  21. King hails 'truly historic milestone' on 250th anniversary of US independence

    The King says the countries have forged a relationship "founded on friendship, trust and a belief in liberty".
  22. Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

    Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.
  23. UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent

    Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.
  24. Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation

    We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.
  25. China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

    Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
  26. 'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation

    Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
  27. Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism

    The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?
  28. Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island

    The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
  29. Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting

    Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".
  30. 'I love my superhero legs', says boy who 'inspires everyone around him'

    The school says the young double amputee's courage and positivity has "inspired everyone".
  31. Greyhound who refuses to race finds new home in US

    Kiki, who was bred to race, will cross the Atlantic to live in California with her new family.
  32. Pupils perform for Foo Fighters in stadium show

    The Bell Tower Beats, from Anfield Road Primary School, performed for the US stars in Liverpool.
  33. Mr Blobby costume sells for £8,500 at auction

    Auctioneers say they had bids from around the world for the costume of the 'iconic' TV character.
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  35. The Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires Festival

    Chris and Faisal look at how he's gone from mayor to likely next PM.
  36. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  37. Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle

    A love triangle forms between three tennis players.
  38. Lightning, hotel security and spying - issues England face in Mexico

    England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico - and it's not the only issue they face.
  39. Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos

    For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport tells how a story of confusion and anger - culminating in a Fifa U-turn - unfolded.
  40. Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
  41. Ireland deny Wallabies after nail-biting finish

    Replacement Australia fly-half Ben Donaldson misses a last-gasp penalty as Ireland claim a comeback bonus-point win in an enthralling Nations Championship contest in Sydney.