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  1. Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row

    It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
  2. Chris Mason: Mandelson nightmare haunts Starmer again, as senior figure effectively sacked

    The prime minister is believed to be absolutely furious over the handling of Lord Mandelson's vetting, Chris Mason writes.
  3. UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?

    The UK is adopting a "ruthlessly pragmatic" approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK's EU minister tells the BBC.
  4. Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row

    Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.
  5. Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

    Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
  6. Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree

    Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.
  7. Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".
  8. UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

    The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.
  9. Home Office investigating after BBC finds migrants making false claims to stay in UK

    No 10 says the government is working to ensure "anyone potentially abusing our immigration system is held accountable".
  10. Murderer who never shared where body is gets parole

    Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.
  11. Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel

    The armed men reportedly evaded capture by escaping through the city's sewer system.
  12. Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war

    While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.
  13. No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

    The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
  14. Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

    BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.
  15. Weekly quiz: What did Trump say about the Pope?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  16. Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

    The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.
  17. Is the UK finally waking up to the power of video games?

    The UK's biggest video games awards cap off a week of big announcements, but will they change anything?
  18. School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns

    An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".
  19. Malala's brother Khushal on fleeing the Taliban and facing the manosphere

    Khushal Yousafzai has been opening up to BBC Asian Network about the impact of one day in 2012.
  20. Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf - and what happens next for its star recruits?

    With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.
  21. Key findings from Covid inquiry report on vaccines

    Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
  22. Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

    The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
  23. Lana Del Rey to sing theme for new James Bond game

    The Summertime Sadness star has been keen to add her voice to the Bond franchise for a number of years.
  24. Rollout of Covid vaccines an extraordinary feat, inquiry report finds

    Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
  25. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies after car struck by train in Austria

    Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
  26. Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims

    An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.
  27. Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat

    The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
  28. 'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'

    A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.
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  30. Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?

    Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
  31. Has Trump given up on the midterms?

    The president is losing public support over the Iran war.
  32. Imagine a world where no one has heard of The Beatles

    An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.
  33. Champions League in the Championship? Forest's juggling act goes on

    Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run - but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
  34. Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead

    Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.
  35. Spectacular European nights the new normal for Villa under Emery

    Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.
  36. Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf?

    With speculation continuing over LIV Golf's future, BBC Sport analyses whether the breakaway tour will continue.
  37. Why 'sensational' Palace & Conference League are good fit

    After overcoming Fiorentina over two legs to reach the semi-finals, Crystal Palace will now fancy their chances of going all the way in the Conference League and adding a European trophy to their FA Cup success last season.
  38. World Athletics rejects 11 athlete transfers to Turkey

    World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
  39. Italy made me a manager when England 'discouraged' me - Cole

    Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.