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  1. Harry and Meghan's return to UK reignites questions over security

    Their surprise announcement means a fresh decision will need to be made on the level of publicly funded protection they are entitled to.
  2. Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with William?

    The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
  3. Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026

    Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
  4. French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

    The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
  5. US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
  6. Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

    Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
  7. John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup

    The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
  8. UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

    European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
  9. Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

    Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
  10. BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'

    The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
  11. Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack

    Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
  12. Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

    Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party.
  13. Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

    US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
  14. Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now?

    The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.
  15. Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public

    The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.
  16. How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?

    One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?
  17. Which supplements do athletes take and why?

    There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?
  18. Anger and fear over 'dangerous' illegal e-motorbike riders

    West Sussex residents describe regularly seeing riders performing wheelies and riding on pavements at high speed.
  19. Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'

    The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.
  20. Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says

    At least 17 people were killed in the "massive attack" overnight on Ukraine's capital, as mayor Vitali Klitschko warns hot water supply has been disrupted.
  21. Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel

    Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
  22. Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
  23. School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham

    Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
  24. Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search

    The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
  25. Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

    Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".
  26. Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears

    Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
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  28. Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?

    The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.
  29. Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?

    And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
  30. Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

    England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
  31. McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

    Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.
  32. Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh

    Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.
  33. Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa

    Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
  34. McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship

    Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
  35. US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history

    The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
  36. Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan

    WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.