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  1. US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

    The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
  2. Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash

    British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
  3. Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast

    After Andy Burnham’s by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch

    For the first time, the annual financial report for the royals will include how much tax is paid by the monarch.
  5. Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK

    After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
  6. Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

    Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
  7. Three men killed following fire in west London

    The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.
  8. Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

    The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
  9. Why Harry Kane is different at this tournament

    Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  10. Nervy, optimist, die-hard: What sort of fan are you?

    Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.
  11. Why the social media ban is about so much more than social media

    If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.
  12. Tequila spritz and dot cakes - why these summer trends are having a moment

    Fairy cakes, milk bread and a fresh take on a popular cocktail will be big in the coming months.
  13. Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

    There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
  14. At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss

    Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
  15. Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently

    From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
  16. Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

    The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
  17. Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

    A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.
  18. Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free

    An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
  19. France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert

    The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.
  20. Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'

    Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
  21. 'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'

    Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.
  22. Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

    The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit
  23. 'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'

    Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.
  24. Paddington musical set for Broadway debut

    The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027.
  25. Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for help after earthquake

    A Nepalese Sherpa travels thousands of miles to thank children for their fundraising efforts.
  26. Snake takes surprise trip to seaside in car engine

    The corn snake is thought to have travelled around 17 miles from its owner's house in Bridlington.
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  28. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?

    Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
  29. 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
  30. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women

    Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy
  31. Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

    The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?
  32. From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav

    It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.
  33. Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose

    Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.
  34. How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem

    A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.
  35. Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes

    Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.
  36. Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner

    Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.