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  1. Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

    Iran's chief negotiator says "violations" by the US and Israel make it impossible to open the strait.
  2. China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

    The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
  3. US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

    US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
  4. UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

    The three-year agreement will see at least 50 riot-trained police officers drafted in to tackle violence and “hostile crowds”.
  5. Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge

    School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
  6. Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

    Are golf courses the right places to build housing, or are they simply a soft target?
  7. Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

    Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.
  8. 'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

    A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
  9. Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's car

    The medical examiner said the 14-year-old's cause of death was determined months ago but was blocked from release.
  10. PM's ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting

    The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
  11. 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

    Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
  12. Pet owners hit with steep bills after EU passport rule change

    Rule change affects dogs, cats and ferrets, with some owners telling the BBC new health certificates cost hundreds of pounds.
  13. Analysis: Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet

    Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.
  14. The Papers: 'PM isolated' and 'Job concerns deepen'

    The Lord Mandelson vetting row is featured on many of Thursday's front pages.
  15. US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

    The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
  16. Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

    Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
  17. No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

    The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.
  18. Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

    Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
  19. Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you

    How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
  20. 'It's like someone waved a magic wand': Girl, 6, has sight restored by gene therapy

    Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
  21. Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

    Vlad Plahotniuc, once Moldova's richest man, was found guilty of partaking in a fraud which involved around 12% of the country's GDP.
  22. Two more arrests over alleged arson plot on Jewish site

    Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.
  23. 'My instinct was to help him': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

    After almost three hours on their feet and the finish line in sight, two runners sacrificed personal bests to come to the rescue of an exhausted competitor at the Boston Marathon.
  24. Black children eight times more likely to be strip searched by police, report says

    A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.
  25. Widow's payout for man's asbestos-related death

    Rick Oakes, from York, died from an asbestos-related cancer linked to his work for Kirklees Council.
  26. UK set for Lyrid meteor shower display with clear skies forecast

    The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
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  28. I Don’t Speak to My Family with Shaheen Hashmat

    In her 20s, Shaheen Hashmat made the decision to become fully estranged from her family.
  29. Keir Starmer v The Civil Service

    What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?
  30. Discover the surprising wildlife of London

    Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.
  31. Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

    It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.
  32. Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign

    Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?
  33. Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline

    Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
  34. Two down, one to go - who will join Burnley & Wolves?

    With Wolves and Burnley now relegated, BBC Sport looks at which side is most likely to join them in the Championship next season.
  35. O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

    For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.
  36. Can relegated Burnley stop yo-yo effect - and do they want to?

    Burnley's fifth consecutive relegation or promotion leads to the obvious question - how can they break the cycle?