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  1. Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape case

    The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.
  2. Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say

    The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
  3. US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

    US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defense". It comes as senior Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for talks to end the war.
  4. Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

    Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
  5. Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says

    The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
  6. Dozens of drones crash into Sydney harbour after light show glitch

    Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties.
  7. 'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller

    Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.
  8. Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns

    The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
  9. Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris

    A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
  10. Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

    Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.
  11. Author of Rivals told writers to stop making her 'macho men' cry

    Novelist Dame Jilly Cooper scolded the team behind Rivals, an executive producer on the show says.
  12. Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test. Experts fear she's not alone

    There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.
  13. In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK

    The Met Office said the heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May.
  14. 'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team

    Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.
  15. The Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'

    The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.
  16. Goodbye Salah and Pep, hello new champions - the Premier League in review

    BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.
  17. Ferrari unveils first fully electric car

    The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
  18. Australian police arrest two in connection with gunman Dezi Freeman

    Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March.
  19. Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar

    Three people are in custody after the 30-year-old was found with serious injuries early on Monday.
  20. More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

    Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
  21. Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave

    It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
  22. Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice

    Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.
  23. Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

    The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
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  25. The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)

    Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
  26. The political fight for American men

    An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
  27. Jordan leads star names at Guardiola leaving party

    Basketball legend Michael Jordan leads the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.
  28. How Toone is navigating grief through football

    England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
  29. Man Utd captain Fernandes takes on Keane over 'lie'

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.
  30. Spurs admit 'football success was not driving decisions'

    Tottenham say "football success had not been driving our decisions" as non-executive chairman Peter Charrington admitted failings and vowed to rebuild in an open letter to the club's supporters.
  31. GB's Boulter scrapes into French Open second round

    Great Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the French Open second round, grinding out a gruelling win over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo.
  32. Ruud 'like a zombie' as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win

    Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.
  33. Shaw signs new Man City deal after contract U-turn

    Man City striker Khadija Shaw signs a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the WSL champions this summer.