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  1. Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea

    The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
  2. Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters

    Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".
  3. Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

    Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
  4. Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs

    A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
  5. Streeting warns Labour risks losing fight against 'nationalism'

    The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
  6. Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations

    Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.
  7. Men given life terms after woman shot dead at wake

    Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.
  8. Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

    Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
  9. Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave

    The warmest weather of the year is forecast over the bank holiday weekend as some places may reach the earliest 30 Celsius in the UK since 1952.
  10. Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins

    The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
  11. Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not

    One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
  12. Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest

    Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
  13. US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise

    Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
  14. Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?

    Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week.
  15. 'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'

    Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to lay out and hand sew the 40ft (12m) train.
  16. 'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

    Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.
  17. Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

    A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
  18. 'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune

    King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
  19. Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

    France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
  20. Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns

    In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
  21. Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial

    Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.
  22. Harry Styles tour 'actively working' on staging after fan complaints

    The singer's team have said they've "heard concerns" from fans regarding obstructions.
  23. Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say

    Police said the vehicle was abandoned by the driver after it took on water near the shoreline of Grapevine Lake in north Texas.
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  25. The £100Bn HS2 Debacle

    HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.
  26. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Has Zohran Mamdani achieved a miracle in New York?

    The new mayor says he’s rescued NYC from its budget crisis
  27. Southampton hit out at 'disproportionate' Spygate punishment

    Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game".
  28. 'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

    Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.
  29. Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

    The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the prize money on offer.
  30. Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying

    Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer play minor nations such as San Marino, Gibraltar and Andorra.
  31. Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue

    The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to confront some challenging questions.