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  1. US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country

    Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
  2. Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved

    Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
  3. UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb

    This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
  4. Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign

    The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".
  5. Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine

    The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
  6. Graham Platner's exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult

    The insurgent Democratic candidate in Maine's Senate race dropped out within days of an ex-girlfriend publicly accusing him of sexual assault.
  7. British wildcard Arthur Fery through to Wimbledon semi-finals after stunning victory

    British wildcard Arthur Fery will play for a place in the Wimbledon final after extending his sensational run with a stunning victory over Flavio Cobolli.
  8. No crude proposals on disability benefits, minister leading review says

    Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) are not "fit for purpose" and need changing.
  9. Police name man wanted over murders of wife and daughters

    An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.
  10. Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid

    Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.
  11. Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup

    The prime minister says he does not want to "jinx it" but "ask me again if we get to the final".
  12. MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study

    The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
  13. 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.
  14. No air con? 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.
  15. Tips to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

    Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
  16. Watch: How did people cope during the 1976 heatwave?

    A look into the BBC Points West archive during the famous heatwave five decades ago.
  17. Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister

    Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.
  18. It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked

    The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it.
  19. Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran

    The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
  20. 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.
  21. The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'

    The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".
  22. Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it

    The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
  23. Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles

    More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
  24. Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

    The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
  25. A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

    It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?
  26. Kane and Bellingham murals celebrate World Cup run

    Fans say the Harry Kane mural looks "a lot bigger than it does online" and "his eyes are alive".
  27. Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?

    Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
  28. International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe

    The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
  29. MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row

    A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along".
  30. Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects' 'inner life'

    New research found bumblebees showed "emotion-like behaviours" previously only seen in mammals.
  31. TV licence fee is 'yesterday's model', new BBC director general says

    Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.
  32. The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories

    The Pitt and Hacks lead the race for America's most coveted TV awards - see the full list of nominations.
  33. Officer in Chris Kaba shooting may not face misconduct case after rule change

    The police watchdog says it will decide soon if Sgt Martyn Blake will face a misconduct panel.
  34. Ruth Ellis, last woman to be hanged in UK, gets conditional posthumous pardon

    Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.
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  36. Nigel Farage Resigns As MP

    Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.
  37. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  38. A chaotic big-screen adventure for Mrs Brown

    Mrs Brown faces car chases and ninjas as she battles to save her Dublin market stall.
  39. Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived

    Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.
  40. A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

    It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?
  41. Paralympic great Storey retires from GB competition

    Dame Sarah Storey, Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, retires from international competition with immediate effect.
  42. I've lost the fire to regain spot in new-look England side - Beaumont

    England batter Tammy Beaumont discusses the emotions of her retirement, reflects on her career and calls for more Test cricket in the women's game.
  43. Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions

    BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.
  44. Wildcard Fery storms past Cobolli and makes Wimbledon history

    Arthur Fery makes history at Wimbledon by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to become the first British wildcard and only the second in tournament history, to reach the semi-finals.
  45. From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL

    London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia Putellas to join?