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  1. Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks

    The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US State Department says.
  2. US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers in rebuke over Iran

    In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
  3. New ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

    Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
  4. NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends

    The recommendation is one of several from Lord Mann, whose review examined antisemitism within the organisation.
  5. MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites to target government staff

    Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.
  6. What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

    As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
  7. Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid

    Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
  8. 'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

    How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
  9. Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest

    Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing.
  10. Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom

    The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
  11. Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcome second child

    The reality TV star made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of her, Fury, their daughter Bambi and the new baby.
  12. Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea

    After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
  13. The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs'

    The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers.
  14. Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded

    The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
  15. 'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

    Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
  16. Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

    Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
  17. Sikh leaders call for harmony in wake of Nowak unrest

    Religious leaders have united to condemn violence following protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.
  18. One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

    Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
  19. SpaceX says it’s worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut

    Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.
  20. Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise

    The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
  21. Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota and father

    Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club.
  22. Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with first case detected in Texas cattle

    A calf near the US-Mexico border is the first case of the parasite in the US in 60 years.
  23. MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture

    Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini.
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  25. By-Electioncast: Chris Reports Back From Makerfield

    What's happening on the ground in the Makerfield by-election campaign?
  26. Does the US need new laws to protect elections?

    And, why does Donald Trump want to “nationalise” elections?
  27. Ukraine-Russia tension hangs over French Open semi-finals

    Russia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's semi-finals - and possibly the final.
  28. A teen with no desire to be Messi: How Lamine Yamal is forging own path

    Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons?
  29. England in serious debt after Ashes and repayment must start now

    England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.
  30. Video vault and Leeds litter picking - inside the mind of Bielsa

    It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will lead Uruguay at the World Cup.
  31. 'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events

    Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
  32. Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory

    Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros.
  33. Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest

    Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.