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  1. Free meningitis B vaccine should be offered to all teenagers over 15, UK experts say

    Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
  2. UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner

    Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
  3. Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat

    After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.
  4. Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France

    It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off.
  5. MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says

    Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.
  6. US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade

    The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
  7. Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43

    The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
  8. Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

    Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.
  9. British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

    The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
  10. Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  11. Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series

    Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
  12. New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

    Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
  13. 'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

    King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.
  14. How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly

    England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.
  15. Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat

    Sean Carrington says he has "no regrets" about his tattoo despite the Three Lions' frustrating exit.
  16. England broke our hearts but it was always about more than football

    Supporting England in the World Cup connects me to people in ways few other sporting events do.
  17. 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting

    BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
  18. Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram

    The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
  19. 'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

    Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
  20. The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

    The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
  21. Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?

    BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
  22. Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released

    The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones.
  23. A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

    A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.
  24. 'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC

    Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
  25. Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed

    Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
  26. TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

    It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
  27. US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

    Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
  28. Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire

    President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
  29. Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

    Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
  30. Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia

    Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
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  32. Keir Starmer Says Goodbye

    Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister.
  33. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas

    Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
  34. How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly

    England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Not this 39-year-old. BBC Sport football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan explores a Lionel Messi masterclass.
  35. Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit

    Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
  36. 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting

    BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
  37. Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism

    Argentina defender Cristian Romero says player-turned-pundit Gary Neville was "stupid" to criticise his centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
  38. Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025

    Female tennis players received 12,000 abusive posts in 2025, according to a new report.