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  1. Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

    One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
  2. Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

    The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.
  3. Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny

    The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says.
  4. Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says

    NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.
  5. Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say

    The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.
  6. Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

    Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
  7. 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth Games doubts

    Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
  8. Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'

    The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
  9. At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

    Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
  10. Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

    The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
  11. Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

    Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".
  12. Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

    Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.
  13. How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers

    A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.
  14. The shadowy gang recruiting teenage hitmen to kill across Europe

    The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
  15. Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s

    As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.
  16. Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

    A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
  17. Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

    For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
  18. Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria

    The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Police said.
  19. Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire

    The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
  20. Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

    Multiple routes have been affected by the fires, which broke out near the tracks in Waltham Cross.
  21. Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

    Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
  22. Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

    Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.
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  24. Is The World Cup For Sale?

    Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.
  25. The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?

    A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.
  26. 'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

    Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.
  27. Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

    Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.
  28. Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital

    Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.
  29. Kuwaki wins Women's Open after Henseleit's ball strikes marshal

    Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.
  30. Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

    Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.
  31. Day to remember for record-breaking Finucane

    Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.
  32. Kuwaki wins tense play-off to lift Women's Open title

    Watch Japan's Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title.