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  1. Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks

    If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10.
  2. Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour

    Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader.
  3. Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?

    The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
  4. Starmer's premiership in six charts

    BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
  5. Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country

    The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
  6. Ex DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one of rape

    The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.
  7. How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson

    The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.
  8. Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued

    The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.
  9. Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country

    The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
  10. Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders in Edinburgh

    Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with five counts of attempted murder.
  11. A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe

    A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.
  12. Eight in critical condition after train crash

    Over 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause.
  13. Safe-sleep checks for nurseries as mum says son who died 'not treated as human'

    An extra 3,000 annual unannounced nursery inspections will also take place in England from September.
  14. Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack that caused months of disruption

    The data breach affected 10m customers and disrupted some services for three months in summer 2024.
  15. Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

    Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
  16. At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion

    The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
  17. How England's Madueke went from rejection by club fans to World Cup starter

    Noni Madueke has gone from fans protesting against him signing for Arsenal to England World Cup starter. BBC Sport look at his rollercoaster season.
  18. Iran leaves note about peace in dressing room after Belgium draw

    Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.
  19. A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers

    Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
  20. Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts

    Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
  21. From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson

    Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.
  22. How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

    Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
  23. The picturesque mountain village that helped send Jannik Sinner to tennis stardom

    Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
  24. Do esports students do more than play games?

    Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.
  25. Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94

    The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
  26. With no laws on heat in schools, are pupils and teachers at risk?

    Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.
  27. Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says

    The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
  28. Dog owner claims groomer sliced pet's nipple and superglued it back together

    Tegan Williams says she was upset when her dog returned from her regular groomer with injuries.
  29. Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding

    Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
  30. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer

    The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
  31. Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack

    The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.
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  33. Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister

    Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
  34. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president

    And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer
  35. Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?

    As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
  36. Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32

    Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
  37. Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban

    Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025.
  38. Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager

    Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager.