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  1. Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

    The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.
  2. Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache

    Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.
  3. Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise

    Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
  4. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

    Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
  5. E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban

    A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
  6. Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

    Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
  7. Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital

    Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.
  8. US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

    The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
  9. Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

    Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
  10. UK charities launch Venezuela earthquakes appeal

    At least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes.
  11. Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return

    Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
  12. England right-backs Quansah and James miss training

    Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.
  13. England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup

    England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents are up on recent tournaments.
  14. Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms

    As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.
  15. Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?

    BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.
  16. Frank Gardner: Key points from defence spending plan

    The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.
  17. Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?

    The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.
  18. Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response

    People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
  19. Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

    The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
  20. Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

    Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
  21. 'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims

    Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
  22. Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies

    Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.
  23. A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

    The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
  24. 'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin

    City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.
  25. Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham

    Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister.
  26. Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'

    A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.
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  28. What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?

    The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
  29. Has the Supreme Court just made Trump the most powerful president in history?

    A landmark decision expands Trump’s presidential power
  30. Williams falls just short on Wimbledon singles return

    Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before losing an epic three-setter against Maya Joint.
  31. Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals

    Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
  32. Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

    Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
  33. Quansah & James miss training as England right-back problems mount

    Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.
  34. Poor Wimbledon performance prompts yet another British inquest

    After 15 home players lose in the Wimbledon singles first round, BBC Sport analyses the problems facing British tennis.
  35. Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return

    Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026