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  1. PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit

    The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
  2. Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?

    Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
  3. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

    The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
  4. Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile

    Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.
  5. 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni says Trump made up story about photo

    The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.
  6. 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.
  7. 'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released

    The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
  8. 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.
  9. Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says Badenoch

    Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
  10. Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

    Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
  11. US to end funding of South Africa's HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution

    The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community.
  12. Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans

    Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.
  13. Anticipation (and rain clouds) build as TRNSMT festival becomes Scotland fan zone

    The music festival, which attracts tens of thousands of music fans, will be turned into a massive fan zone for the Scotland match.
  14. The US star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

    Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

    The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to London.
  18. 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?
  19. 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".
  20. '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.
  21. Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts

    Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?
  22. 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?
  23. Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire

    The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
  24. Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful

    Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
  25. GTA 6 - all you need to know about Rockstar's blockbuster game

    Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year.
  26. Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

    Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.
  27. 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".
  28. Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

    Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
  29. Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed

    Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.
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  31. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  32. 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
  33. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  34. England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

    England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.
  35. Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything

    Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.