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  1. 'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

    Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
  2. Nato condemns Russian 'recklessness' after drone hits Romanian residential block

    Romania will hold an emergency meeting following the incident, in which two people were injured.
  3. Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans

    Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
  4. Child among three dead in tower block fall

    A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle.
  5. Trump holding meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

    The US president says he is meeting his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
  6. Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10%

    Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
  7. No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl

    Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.
  8. One in four first class letters delivered late

    Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
  9. Two jailed over fatal 130mph crash in 30 zone

    The driver and passenger were inhaling from a balloon as they filmed themselves before the crash.
  10. US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

    In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.
  11. Badenoch tells Blair not to waste his time calling for Labour to change

    The Tory leader sends an open letter to former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair following his critique of the government.
  12. 'Choreographers are the new DJs': The art of the viral dance routine

    Videos of fans copying the moves to hits from artists like Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress are going viral.
  13. Endless yellow corridors started as an internet meme - now it's a Hollywood horror film

    YouTuber Kane Parsons' eerie YouTube series has been adapted for a film called Backrooms.
  14. Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time

    An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence.
  15. 'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

    The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
  16. I spent most of career in pain because of degenerative condition, says Nadal

    Rafael Nadal had one of the greatest tennis careers the game has ever seen. He also spent nearly all of it in pain.
  17. Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  18. Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?

    The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.
  19. Boy, 17, found dead in Pick Mere was 'full of light'

    David Tita Jr, 17, died after getting into the water at Pick Mere in Cheshire.
  20. Mum and son jailed for ramming driver after 13-mile chase

    Hollie Dance is the mother of Archie Battersbee, whose death attracted global headlines in 2022.
  21. Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight

    The aquarium's owner will also stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham sites.
  22. Coroner hopes inquest will 'stop speculation' over deaths of sisters in sea off Brighton

    Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters died off Brighton beach on May 13.
  23. Greek national charged with assisting 'Iran spies'

    The Metropolitan Police said the allegations relate to the targeting of a UK-based journalist working for Iran International.
  24. Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe

    The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
  25. 'Golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and cars

    Residents in Melksham and the surrounding areas are counting the cost after a sudden "rare" hailstorm.
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  27. By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays

    The latest from the Makerfield by-election
  28. Are the Democrats ready to win in Texas?

    The Senate race in Texas could determine which party controls Congress.
  29. Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale

    WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day
  30. A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family

    Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling.
  31. Mourinho signs three-year deal to return as Real Madrid boss

    Jose Mourinho signs a three-year deal to become Real Madrid head coach for a second time.
  32. Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties

    Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season.
  33. Champions League final still not free to air despite pressure

    Fans will need a subscription to watch the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG after TNT Sports decides against making the match free to air.
  34. French Open to take action against Vallejo for 'sexist' remarks

    Adolfo Daniel Vallejo is criticised for saying his French Open second-round match should not have been umpired by a woman.
  35. Wonderkid Sooryavanshi recovers from head blow to hit 96

    Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again stars in the Indian Premier League with a brilliant 96 off 47 balls in the second qualifier.