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  1. Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

    The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
  2. Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

    The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
  3. BP chairman removed over 'serious' conduct concerns

    Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.
  4. Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots

    Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.
  5. Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, says former MP

    The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.
  6. Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes

    Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
  7. Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

    Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
  8. Man pleads guilty over deaths of four migrants

    A Sudanese national admits endangering others after an incident off the coast of France.
  9. Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

    Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
  10. Watch: Dozens of light drones crash into Sydney harbour

    Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
  11. Russia ramps up threats against Ukraine. What does that say about the war?

    Moscow's rhetoric may point to the Kremlin's nervousness over the war's direction, our defence correspondent writes from Kyiv.
  12. What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

    Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
  13. Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test and experts fear she's not alone

    There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.
  14. How a farmer caused 'the worst case of riverside destruction' in England

    An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price
  15. England's Ella Toone on how she is navigating grief through football

    England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
  16. Sailors from doomed Arctic mission with no survivors identified by DNA

    The remains of sailors who died on an Arctic expedition are identified by researchers.
  17. How long could former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spend in prison?

    A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.
  18. Stepmum guilty of 1978 scalding killing of girl, 5

    Janice Nix punished Andrea Bernard by forcing her to take a scalding bath at their south London home.
  19. Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark

    Armed police march a 13-year-old and his family out of Gatwick after entry to a flight is refused.
  20. Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case

    The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.
  21. Two people receive specialist care after TT crash

    Isle of Man TT organisers say all other spectators and the rider have been discharged from hospital.
  22. Hunting supporters say ban leaves dog owners at risk of prosecution

    Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where hunting with dogs is still permitted.
  23. Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes

    The former health secretary accused regulators and politicians of being "asleep at the wheel" on the issue.
  24. Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor

    The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
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  26. The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)

    Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
  27. The political fight for American men

    An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
  28. The 2025-26 Premier League season in alternative tables

    BBC Sport presents some alternative Premier League tables, looking at set-pieces, xG, long shots, and more.
  29. 'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers?

    Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.
  30. What is going on with Ferrari and will Verstappen quit? F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.
  31. Rated - Liverpool's six signings from record summer spree

    BBC Sport assesses the impact made by Liverpool's six signings last summer that totalled a record £415m.
  32. Why reluctant 'guru' says Dutch will win World Cup

    Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 - who does he think will win in 2026?
  33. Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales

    Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.