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  1. The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?

    Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
  2. Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last

    Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
  3. 'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?

    After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
  4. North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed

    The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
  5. WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

    The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
  6. Riot police deal with 'serious disorder' as Celtic fans celebrate Premiership title win

    Hoops fans gathered in Glasgow's east end after a 3-1 win put paid to Hearts' dream of lifting the trophy.
  7. Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

    Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
  8. Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to

    The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
  9. Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere

    Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
  10. The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

    The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
  11. The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

    The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
  12. Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

    BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
  13. Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

    Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
  14. How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

    Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
  15. The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'

    Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.
  16. British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems

    The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.
  17. Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79

    The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.
  18. Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough

    Zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo named the baby Atty to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
  19. I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming

    Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.
  20. Moment brazen thief steals entire Mini Egg chocolate display

    Ashley Daley is jailed after a three-week shoplifting spree costing businesses £4,000.
  21. Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity

    The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre sells for almost £7,000.
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  23. Q+A: Burnham Says He'd Save Labour, But Can He Win Makersfield?

    And Wes Streeting says he’ll run.
  24. Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

    Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
  25. A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage

    Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships
  26. No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope

    From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
  27. Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose & Rai impress on 'moving day'

    Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.
  28. Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win

    Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.
  29. Casemiro's fond farewell - how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around

    Casemiro plays his last game for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest, and will return a hero no matter what the future holds after turning his career around at the club.
  30. From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal

    The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.
  31. The Alonso dream may be over - but Salah's outburst keeps heat on Slot

    Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah's outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.
  32. Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase

    Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.