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  1. What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?

    How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
  2. Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

    The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
  3. Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years

    The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
  4. Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success

    Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
  5. Boy, 3, was attacked by crocodile, BBC understands

    Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
  6. US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as fighting in Lebanon intensifies

    The White House says Vice-President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland on Friday for a new round of direct talks with Iran.
  7. Die-hard Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup

    David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.
  8. Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

    Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
  9. Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches

    Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
  10. Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

    It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.
  11. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?

    Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
  12. Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend

    Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
  13. Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win

    The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.
  14. Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  15. We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s

    Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
  16. Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known

    Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
  17. The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan

    Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
  18. Harry Kane says singing Wonderwall with fans one of his favourite moments

    Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.
  19. How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston

    An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches.
  20. A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment

    Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
  21. Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

    The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.
  22. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up

    Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
  23. Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech

    The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".
  24. London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027

    The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
  25. UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost £157m into Australia

    Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
  26. Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

    French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
  27. Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam

    The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam.
  28. Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5

    Andrea suffered severe burns to half her body and died in hospital on 13 July 1978.
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  30. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  31. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president

    And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
  32. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  33. Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
  34. Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland

    Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.