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  1. Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend

    Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester.
  2. Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

    It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.
  3. Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

    Thousands of spectators watched Spain's victory in central Madrid on late Sunday night.
  4. US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq

    The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
  5. My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did

    Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
  6. ‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

    Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.
  7. Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

    A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
  8. The 1975's Matty Healy marries model Gabbriette Bechtel in Los Angeles

    The newlyweds were first linked in 2023 after Healy's brief relationship with Taylor Swift.
  9. Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities

    Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.
  10. Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation

    The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
  11. How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open

    Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.
  12. Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force

    We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.
  13. Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final

    Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.
  14. Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before

    The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.
  15. Lamine Yamal 'completes football' at 19 as Argentina betray Messi

    Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.
  16. Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player

    Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
  17. Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check

    Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says.
  18. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

    Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.
  19. The Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'

    Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.
  20. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

    More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
  21. Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10?

    When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.
  22. A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

    He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.
  23. Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham

    Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out
  24. Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?

    Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.
  25. Five headaches Burnham will have to deal with as PM

    From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
  26. Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize

    Wang Jibing is among blue-collar Chinese workers gaining wider attention for their literary works.
  27. Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

    The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.
  28. Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole

    Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.
  29. Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

    The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.
  30. Man injured in dockside crane 'collapse'

    Emergency services attend the Port of Tyne after a crane "collided" with a container ship, police say.
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  32. What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham

    Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.
  33. Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?

    Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
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  35. Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future

    Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.
  36. Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings

    BBC Sport journalist Neil Johnston rates the players after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
  37. 'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time

    The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.
  38. How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open

    Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.
  39. England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

    England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.
  40. Russell 'numb to disappointment' after bitter blow to title hopes

    George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton, writes Andrew Benson.
  41. Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 43

    Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?