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  1. No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

    Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.
  2. Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer

    Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
  3. Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack

    Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.
  4. Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

    The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
  5. Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost

    The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.
  6. Migrant first to be convicted under new crossing law

    Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.
  7. Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

    Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
  8. No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says

    Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.
  9. Man admits rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman

    John Ashby, 32, initially denies the attack but changes his plea one day after the trial begins.
  10. Trapped nerve and wee stops - running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks pregnant

    British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.
  11. Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say

    A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.
  12. Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

    The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
  13. After the departure of Tim Cook, how will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?

    How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.
  14. Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

    Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
  15. Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef

    Mulligan and Oscar Isaac play a couple who get into a dramatic row with a pair of younger employees.
  16. The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

    While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
  17. Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

    One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.
  18. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

    Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
  19. Teacher 'had dark thoughts about abused baby'

    Jamie Varley is accused of the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey, who he adopted.
  20. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

    The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
  21. William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty'

    On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled.
  22. Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador

    The group are collectively accused of committing more than 47,000 crimes, including murder.
  23. Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

    Gabrielle Carrington is accused of causing grievous bodily harm to two people who were hit by a car.
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  25. The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker

    Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
  26. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is insider trading corrupting Trump's White House?

    And will new claims about FBI Director Kash Patel’s behaviour get him fired?
  27. Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

    Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a challenge system of VAR for the 2026-27 season.
  28. O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible

    Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.
  29. Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

    England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.
  30. Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer?

    With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs.
  31. Liverpool's Woodman on life as third-choice keeper

    Liverpool's Freddie Woodman on the "tough" life of a third-choice goalkeeper and what it was like being thrown in "at the deep end" in the Merseyside derby.
  32. Midtjylland's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing

    Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.
  33. Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant

    British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.