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  1. Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

    The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
  2. UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues

    Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
  3. UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

    The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
  4. 'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans

    The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.
  5. Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US director of national intelligence

    Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.
  6. William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her

    The Prince of Wales says he feels "very proud" of his wife for completing her first official international trip since her cancer diagnosis.
  7. Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup

    Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.
  8. Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

    President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
  9. Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

    Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.
  10. Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer

    Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
  11. TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90

    She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?
  12. Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?

    The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
  13. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy after an Indian bride dies

    Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
  14. Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

    The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
  15. 'Everyone's always had an opinion, now you can bet on it': Prediction markets and their appeal to young men

    Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men
  16. Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound

    The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album.
  17. Parents of Southport survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story

    The BBC has spoken to parents of some of the children who survived the knife attack, who believe they have been given insufficient support because of the anonymity order.
  18. Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  19. Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK chart history

    The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.
  20. 'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending

    Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.
  21. Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'

    The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
  22. Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked

    Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage".
  23. Seven Afghan men charged over child sexual exploitation

    The men are charged with 40 offences as part of an investigation into group-based child exploitation.
  24. Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

    Kamran Aman was killed by Marcus Staniforth and another boy outside his mother's home.
  25. Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist

    The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.
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  27. By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield

    Is this the most consequential by-election ever?
  28. Will Trump invade Cuba?

    The US charges Cuba’s 94-year-old former president Raul Castro with murder.
  29. 'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'

    Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.
  30. Guardiola says Man City 'need new energy' as exit confirmed

    Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.
  31. Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay

    Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.
  32. 'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England?

    BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.
  33. Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog

    Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog.
  34. Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney

    Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer.