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  1. Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

    Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.
  2. Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement

    The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
  3. Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

    Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
  4. UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

    The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
  5. 'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

    Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.
  6. UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

    Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
  7. Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

    The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
  8. Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn

    Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
  9. Sinkholes near Purley bridge halt Gatwick trains

    Several sinkholes discovered near Purley station during engineering work meant the line is closed.
  10. Lewis Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
  11. The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

    Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
  12. Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history

    Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
  13. Could Japan be the tournament's dark horses?

    Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
  14. Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

    Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
  15. Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

    A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
  16. MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare

    White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.
  17. Grenfell ninth anniversary 'particularly difficult'

    Damel Carayol, from Humanity for Grenfell, speaks about his feelings nine years after the fire.
  18. As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

    As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
  19. 007 First Light: The soundtrack secrets of the hit video game

    The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.
  20. Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

    Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
  21. How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album

    The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.
  22. Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival

    Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.
  23. Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis

    The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.
  24. Download festival 2026 mayhem in 18 photos

    The three-day metal festival has put on a show at Donington Park in Leicestershire.
  25. Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

    At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
  26. Defence spending discussions ongoing, says minister

    Negotiations continue over defence spending, Lisa Nandy says, days after John Healey resigned over funding.
  27. Norway's royals in turmoil, and staying quiet, as crown princess's son faces sentence

    Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
  28. Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues

    Emma Raducanu misses the chance to win a first title since her 2021 US Open triumph as she is beaten in the Queen's final by Croatia's Donna Vekic.
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  30. Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker

    Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  31. The battle in rural America against AI data centres

    Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
  32. Hamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams

    Lewis Hamilton says he was struggling to find the words to express how much his first victory for Ferrari meant to him in Barcelona.
  33. Raducanu loses Queen's final as trophy wait continues

    Emma Raducanu misses the chance to win a first title since her 2021 US Open triumph as she is beaten in the Queen's final by Croatia's Donna Vekic.
  34. Real Madrid agree £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
  35. The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

    Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
  36. The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup

    The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.
  37. Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

    Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.