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  1. 'We are at risk of a lost generation': One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

    A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.
  2. I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed

    The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.
  3. Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time

    She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.
  4. Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

    Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.
  5. Safety warning after nine water-related deaths during heatwave

    Charities urge people to take precautions after at least nine people died after getting into difficulty in water during the warm weather.
  6. Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate

    The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
  7. Family of mum, 30, shot dead outside Sheffield bar pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'

    Shanice Brookes, 30, worked for a charity and was studying for a university degree, her family say.
  8. 'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years

    Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
  9. Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

    Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
  10. Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave for a week

    Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.
  11. Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet

    The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
  12. What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?

    How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
  13. Travelling solo and bunking up - life on the lower rung of tennis circuit

    Top tennis players are demanding the four Grand Slams give a larger chunk of their revenue in prize money to those ranked lower.
  14. Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?

    While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.
  15. The footballer setting the record straight after 46 years

    Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for decades.
  16. How you can save money on your energy bill

    Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
  17. Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends: 'Like a prisoner being released'

    The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
  18. Spider-Noir turns Spider Universe black and white

    The show starring Nicolas Cage will be available to watch in both colour and black and white.
  19. Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon

    The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
  20. Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay

    British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
  21. Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing

    Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation.
  22. Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says

    GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.
  23. Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings

    It comes after nearly 1,000 people arrived in the UK on small boats between Friday and Monday.
  24. Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
  25. Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told

    Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.
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  27. Why Did Teenage Rapists Avoid Custody?

    Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal.
  28. The political fight for American men

    An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
  29. Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon

    Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.
  30. Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open 'cheating' row

    Germany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated exchange at the French Open.
  31. Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m

    Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but any move for the Argentina midfielder would cost about £120m.
  32. Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator

    Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.
  33. Man Utd closing in on £38m Ederson deal

    Manchester United are in advanced talks to make Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson their first summer signing for a fee of £38m.
  34. 'My body just turned off' - Mensik collapses on court after win in Paris heat

    Jakub Mensik said his body "just turned off" as he collapsed on court following a gruelling second-round win at the French Open.