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  1. Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

    People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
  2. What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash

    The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.
  3. A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi

    The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.
  4. Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

    The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
  5. Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

    New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.
  6. They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?

    Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
  7. Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says

    In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health support during the long deployment.
  8. UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair

    Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
  9. Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

    The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
  10. Residents eating garden weeds in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water

    The BBC has spoken to residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky who say they are being "constantly shelled".
  11. US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards

    OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
  12. 'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia

    Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
  13. 'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein

    Consumers are feeling the squeeze from the rising price of protein.
  14. AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet

    The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
  15. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom

    Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
  16. The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'

    The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.
  17. I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic

    Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.
  18. Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying

    Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.
  19. Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'

    The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.
  20. In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles

    With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.
  21. Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction

    The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
  22. FBI investigates apparent theft of its personnel data by hackers

    The hackers claim they have every agent's name, role, badge number and personal details including home address, phone numbers and spouse information.
  23. UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told

    The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.
  24. Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

    The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
  25. UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC

    Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
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  27. The moment Antonelli knew he had been transformed as an F1 driver

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli tells BBC Sport how he is "still finding my way" in F1 after a 2024 crash "stayed in my head for a very long time".
  28. Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

    Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
  29. Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'

    The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
  30. Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory

    Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
  31. Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

    Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
  32. Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

    Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.