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  1. Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

    The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
  2. Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

    The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.
  3. Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene

    Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
  4. Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says

    The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".
  5. Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder

    The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.
  6. Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents

    The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.
  7. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  8. German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child

    Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.
  9. Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure

    The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
  10. My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

    She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.
  11. MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women

    Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.
  12. First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

    Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
  13. Five headaches Andy 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.
  14. Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?

    Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
  15. The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances

    Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
  16. 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.
  17. What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)

    The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
  18. The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?

    Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.
  19. Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

    UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
  20. 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.
  21. Why has British Steel been nationalised?

    The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
  22. 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.
  23. Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  24. Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

    Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  25. 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, and who is losing out?
  26. Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings

    Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.
  27. Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'

    England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.
  28. Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark

    All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.
  29. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions

    His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
  30. 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.
  31. China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

    The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
  32. First Reform UK police commissioner elected

    This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.
  33. Fans invited to line streets for Bonnie Tyler's funeral

    Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".
  34. New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday

    Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.
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  36. Andrew Marr on Burnham's Plan For Number 10

    What will Andy Burnham do when he becomes Prime Minister?
  37. 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.
  38. The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Sobers could do it all

    Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
  39. Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup

    Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
  40. Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at Spa

    Alpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.
  41. Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit

    Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.
  42. Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions

    Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.
  43. Villa complete club record Manzambi signing

    Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.