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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

    Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
  4. Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story

    Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
  5. Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'

    Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
  6. Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport

    The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
  7. No contact from UK about on-the-run murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police

    Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.
  8. 'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler

    The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.
  9. Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies

    The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
  10. 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.
  11. Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

    The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.
  12. Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury

    England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
  13. Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing

    We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.
  14. 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.
  15. England defender Jarell Quansah banned for two games after Mexico red card

    England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico.
  16. Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

    Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
  17. Tensions erupt in Indian state after 11-year-old raped and murdered

    The girl's body was fished out from a pond on Sunday - a day after her family reported her missing.
  18. To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight

    Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis less than a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win away from the SW19 final.
  19. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby - then they were told he may have been trafficked

    When they adopted Marcus, David and Ally's dream of having a child was complete - but now they could lose him.
  20. Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who eclipsed everyone's heart

    The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.
  21. I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

    The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
  22. Bar rules out jobs for young people if parents apply for them

    Owen Williams says his bar has seen an increase in parents applying for jobs on behalf of children.
  23. 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.
  24. 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?
  25. Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan

    Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
  26. 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.
  27. Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture

    Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.
  28. Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Wimbledon final

    Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.
  29. Love Island star Cach Mercer joins Strictly line-up

    The Love Island winner also works as a model and DJ, and is an ambassador for a mental health charity.
  30. Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest

    The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.
  31. Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

    He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.
  32. Girl, 14, found stabbed in woodland was 'beautiful, kind and caring'

    Lilly Jones’ family said she was “completely and utterly herself” with an “eclectic taste in music”.
  33. Justin Baldoni describes painful saga as he breaks silence on Blake Lively dispute

    Justin Baldoni and his wife spoke for the first time in nearly two years about his contentious legal battle with Blake Lively.
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    The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?
  36. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  37. Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury

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

    Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis less than a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win away from the SW19 final.
  39. 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.
  40. 'The whole match was the tie-break' - how Muchova-Gauff semi-final unfolded

    Twenty-two points, 18 minutes, one winner - how Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff's "rollercoaster" semi-final was decided by an astonishing tie-break.
  41. England thrash India as Brook shines in Bristol to secure series win

    Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 79 to guide England to a nine-wicket win against India in Bristol, to go 3-0 in the five match series and secure their first T20 series win against the tourists.
  42. I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer

    Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.