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  1. Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

    Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.
  2. Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception

    British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  3. Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

    It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
  4. Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

    The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
  5. Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

    The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.
  6. Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say

    Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal.
  7. Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

    Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
  8. What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?

    With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
  9. Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history

    Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
  10. Somali referee denied entry to US to receive full World Cup pay, sources say

    Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
  11. Two men charged over theft of England World Cup kit

    Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
  12. Remarkable story of refugee who quit Bayern and became Australia's record-breaker

    Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  13. Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?

    Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
  14. New rules abound - was VAR diving decision wrong despite feeling right?

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  15. How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

    The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.
  16. Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

    A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
  17. Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence

    Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
  18. Behind the scenes at Abbey Road for the making of new James Bond game soundtrack

    The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.
  19. As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

    As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
  20. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

    Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
  21. Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

    The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
  22. Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending

    The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".
  23. New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

    The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.
  24. Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine

    The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.
  25. Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?

    A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.
  26. Woman fearful of 'predators' before her death, family say

    Police are reviewing the investigation into Katie Beattie's death following calls from her family.
  27. Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life

    A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds.
  28. Welsh church in village home to legendary hound voted 'best place on Earth' by Reddit users

    St Mary's Church in Beddgelert was the last place standing in a challenge that started with a world map.
  29. Card games replace smartphones after school ban

    A Coventry head teacher says pupils are having chats and playing games after they banned phones.
  30. Watch: Truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display

    No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.
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  32. By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?

    A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
  33. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  34. The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup

    The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.
  35. What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?

    With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
  36. Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

    Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
  37. BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?

    Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?
  38. Refugee who quit Bayern to create Australia World Cup dream

    Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  39. Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

    It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.