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  1. Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

    Hockney, one of the UK's most important and influential artists, has died at the age of 88.
  2. Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035

    Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities.
  3. Grooming survivors left with criminal records still being failed, BBC told

    Victims who were abused and prosecuted as children are still being failed, says grooming report author.
  4. Donaldson denies meeting sex abuse accuser to 'nip in the bud' allegations

    Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
  5. London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady

    Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.
  6. Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

    The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
  7. My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?

    It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
  8. Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election

    Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney.
  9. 'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy

    With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?
  10. From near death to tournament hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico

    From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
  11. Bollywood star prepares for Canada's opening ceremony with song of unity

    The Canadian-born artist will be performing her official Fifa song at the Toronto opening ceremony.
  12. The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell

    Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
  13. Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

    Visitors are facing 31C temperatures in the city, with the soaring heat expected to continue into Saturday when Scotland's men face Haiti.
  14. 'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

    Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
  15. Swimming pools, changing seasons and Harry Styles: David Hockney's art in pictures

    The Bradford-born artist, who has died at 88, was one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
  16. Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

    From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
  17. 'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

    People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
  18. Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

    Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.
  19. Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  20. What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?

    People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
  21. South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss

    The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
  22. Nineteen now arrested over Northern Ireland disorder with house targeted in arson

    Thursday night was relatively quiet although police say an arson attack in north Belfast is linked to the disorder.
  23. Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade

    After a wet start to June it will be drier and warmer for the weekend, as Ben Rich explains.
  24. UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner

    Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.
  25. More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

    A statement said "significant progress" had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.
  26. Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup

    Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.
  27. Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

    Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.
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  29. Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  30. Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?

    Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.
  31. Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England

    Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.
  32. Gasly's Monaco third place reinstated after appeal

    Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.
  33. Watford great Jackett dies aged 64

    Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.