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  1. Five big challenges facing Andy Burnham - and how he might tackle them

    From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  2. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

    The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
  3. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

    Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
  4. US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit

    Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  5. UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

    All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
  6. Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

    China said Trump's claims were fabricated and US Democrats said he was paving the way to undermine November's elections.
  7. Fans invited to line streets for Bonnie Tyler's funeral

    Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".
  8. Catfished student gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles

    Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.
  9. Wildfire still burning across four miles as helicopter waterbombs Cairngorms

    Firefighters are still on the scene and an area commander says there are "adequate resources" to deal with the incident.
  10. New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday

    Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.
  11. Man charged with spying offences linked to Iran

    Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence.
  12. A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

    He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
  13. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

    Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  14. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  15. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

    Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
  16. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

    Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
  17. The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?

    Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.
  18. What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact

    Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.
  19. He escaped the Bangkok bar inferno - but his girlfriend and three bandmates didn't

    Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
  20. Why has British Steel been nationalised?

    The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
  21. Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'

    The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
  22. Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  23. Thousands of tickets still available for England v France

    Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa's ticket sites for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England and France.
  24. Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  25. New York issues air quality alert days before final

    Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.
  26. Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'

    England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
  27. Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests

    An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
  28. Canada wildfires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities

    Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
  29. Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

    Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.
  30. Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

    Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
  31. Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91

    Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
  32. Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

    The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.
  33. Young people in NI to be offered MenB vaccine from 31 July

    The two-dose vaccine will be offered to all Year 14 pupils and under-25s starting university in September.
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  35. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  36. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

    Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
  37. World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  38. Thousands of tickets still available for England v France

    Around 7,000 tickets are still listed on Fifa's ticket sites for Saturday's World Cup bronze medal match between England and France.
  39. Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?

    As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
  40. Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

    BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
  41. Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?

    How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026 tournament? BBC Sport takes a look.
  42. World Cup stars who could move this summer

    As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.