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  1. Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight at British Museum under police guard

    The famous artefact depicting events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England will go on display in September.
  2. Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

    Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career.
  3. Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports

    The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times.
  4. At least 11 die in Spain wildfire as heatwave continues in Southern Europe

    A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
  5. Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

    The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.
  6. Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

    Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
  7. To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight

    Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final.
  8. 'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

    The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
  9. Meghan will not appear at public events during Harry UK trip

    It is not known whether Meghan will still visit the UK for any private visits, following reports she may be coming with the children.
  10. Thousands of offenders not wearing electronic tags, report says

    The Ministry of Justice disputes the figure, saying its own review puts the number of un-monitored individuals at 5,450.
  11. BBC radio DJ Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's

    In a statement, the presenter said he would continue to present his programmes on BBC Radio 2 and Greatest Hits Radio.
  12. UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week

    On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.
  13. How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?

    What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
  14. How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?

    As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
  15. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  16. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

    Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
  17. All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026

    Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.
  18. How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers

    Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
  19. The youth clubs fighting to stay relevant in the social media age

    Funding has shrunk and hundreds of youth clubs have closed. But those that remain are trying to reinvent what youth services look like.
  20. Weekly quiz: Why did Australia's PM apologise to Kylie Minogue?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  21. How we've saved thousands on our holidays by swapping homes with strangers

    The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
  22. The Papers: 'Bereaved families' fury' and 'Happy feet'

    King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured posing with penguins on a number of today's papers during the UK heatwave.
  23. I was needle spiked in a nightclub on my first holiday with friends

    Teenage footballer Taylor Coulter needed hospital treatment after being injected by a stranger in the Spanish resort of Magaluf.
  24. England's Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice misses training due to sickness bug

    England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
  25. France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

    World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
  26. Norway's Haaland says pressure is all on England

    Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England before the two sides' World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
  27. Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

    People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
  28. Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike

    Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
  29. Easyjet agrees to £5.7bn takeover bid by US private equity firm

    The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.
  30. Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried

    Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
  31. Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'

    The pop star reflected on the band's legacy as she picked up a global impact award in London.
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    The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?
  34. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  35. France cruise into semi-finals - could this be the best Les Bleus ever?

    World Cup winners in 1998 and 2018, France have created another special team and in beating Morocco showed why they are favourites to win the 2026 competition.
  36. Guehi a doubt for Norway game and Rice ill with bug

    England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
  37. To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight

    Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis about a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win from the SW19 final.
  38. France into semi-finals after comfortable win over Morocco

    Kylian Mbappe scores his eighth goal of this World Cup to make up for an earlier penalty miss with Ousmane Dembele adding a second as France prove too good for Morocco and move into the semi-finals.
  39. How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness

    Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
  40. Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide

    Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?