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  1. Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader

    In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week.
  2. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

    The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
  3. US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit

    Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  4. How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.
  5. Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

    Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.
  6. Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests

    An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
  7. UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

    All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
  8. Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

    It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
  9. Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms

    The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
  10. Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

    China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.
  11. Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords

    The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
  12. Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities

    Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
  13. The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

    Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?
  14. Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

    BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
  15. From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed?

    Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era?
  16. What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?

    The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.
  17. 'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting

    BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
  18. I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

    Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
  19. More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

    Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
  20. Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'

    The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.
  21. I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno

    Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.
  22. The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros'

    The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.
  23. As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner

    Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.
  24. 'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse

    With racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.
  25. Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign

    Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.
  26. Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer

    Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.
  27. Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students

    Students will need federal permission to stay longer than four years in the US and universities will lose the power to extend visas.
  28. Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea

    Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.
  29. Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91

    Mary Jo 'MJ' Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years.
  30. JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war

    The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
  31. Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

    The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
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  33. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  34. ICE fatally shoot two men in Maine and Texas

    Trump tells immigration officers not to pause vehicle stops after the killings
  35. Some England players disappointed at tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA

    BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.
  36. Brown leads English contingent at The Open as McIlroy struggles

    When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the home golfers to take centre stage at the Birkdale Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.
  37. What next for England? How does Tuchel fix key problems for Euro 2028?

    The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.
  38. England learning on the job in ODIs - Root

    England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.
  39. From Southgate to Tuchel - has anything changed?

    Thomas Tuchel was meant to be the man whose fresh approach would win England major honours, but defeat by Argentina felt like a familiar story - has anything really changed from the Gareth Southgate era?
  40. England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party

    England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's football team beat Spain in Sunday's final.
  41. New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final

    Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final.