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  1. Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform Britain

    He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".
  2. Chris Mason: Burnham begins to sketch out vision but faces huge questions about policy

    The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.
  3. White working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry

    The inquiry spoke to thousands of young people and their parents, as well as hundreds of teachers.
  4. Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived

    Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
  5. US says it has agreed with Iran to 'stand down' after trading strikes, reports say

    A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
  6. Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon because of stress fracture

    Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.
  7. Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers

    The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
  8. Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

    The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
  9. England captain Ben Stokes says retiring from international cricket 'best thing' for him

    Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.
  10. Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason

    Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
  11. First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer

    The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
  12. Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?

    New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
  13. South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss

    South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
  14. Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?

    BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
  15. How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides

    Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
  16. When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis

    A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
  17. 'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye

    The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' popular destinations for thousands of the holidaymakers.
  18. Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?

    BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
  19. Ben Stokes's exit is unconventional for an English great

    Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.
  20. The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'

    Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.
  21. Got the tennis bug? How to play sport without paying

    As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.
  22. Metallica donates £20,000 to city foodbank with 'empty shelves' after sell-out gig

    Heavy metal legends Metallica have donated £20,000 to Cardiff food bank which is enough for 9000 meals through the charity.
  23. Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C

    WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
  24. Australian man charged with murder after dead girl found in suitcase in Thailand

    The body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
  25. South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

    It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
  26. Man due in court charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians

    The man has been remanded in custody following a collision in Ealing, west London, on Saturday.
  27. Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

    The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
  28. Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash

    The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
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  30. What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan?

    The prospective PM will set out his vision on Monday.
  31. Boiling point: The week of extreme heat

    Danger to life warnings and record heat: how the UK and Europe struggled to cope.
  32. Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller

    Past ties drag corporate lawyer Rob into conflict with a company he usually assists.
  33. Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback

    Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam tournament with a leg injury.
  34. Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes

    Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.
  35. When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis

    A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
  36. 'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

    Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.
  37. Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?

    New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
  38. Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways

    After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.