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  1. European nations to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with investment plan

    Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
  2. Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax

    The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
  3. Renowned ex-Royal Marine Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers feared missing after avalanche

    An American, a Chinese national, an Omani and five Nepalis are said to be part of the group feared missing in Pakistan.
  4. Crews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better position

    The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.
  5. Watch: Thick smoke and flames as crews tackle Suffolk wildfire

    Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Suffolk coast, where a major incident is declared.
  6. British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow

    The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
  7. MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

    The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
  8. Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta

    The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
  9. Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during cyber tests

    It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
  10. Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace

    Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
  11. Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund

    Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
  12. What your summer reading list says about you

    Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.
  13. Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?

    It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
  14. 'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

    Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
  15. Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good

    Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.
  16. Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?

    Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.
  17. Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  18. Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal

    There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.
  19. Thousands evacuated in Crete as wildfires threaten tourist resorts

    Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
  20. Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

    Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
  21. Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York

    Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.
  22. Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

    The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.
  23. Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant

    Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
  24. Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on

    The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.
  25. Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year

    Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.
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  27. How does the UK fight wildfires?

    Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
  28. Americast

    Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
  29. New documentary uncovers sexual misconduct claims against Leto

    Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
  30. Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?

    It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
  31. Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved

    Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
  32. Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer

    MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
  33. England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan

    Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
  34. Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners

    Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
  35. Vomit in the morning, gold in the afternoon for England's gamblers

    Sickness struck England's team pursuit squad on Thursday morning, but a late gamble and fine ride secured Commonwealth Games gold in the velodrome.