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  1. Celine Dion and headless opera singers - best of opening ceremony

    Watch the best bits of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony featuring cameos from Zinedine Zidane, Lady Gaga, Minions, Rafael Nadal and Celine Dion.
  2. Summer Covid wave and whooping cough may explain why people feel grotty

    Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
  3. Vulnerable, messy and brat: The pop girlies having a moment

    Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.
  4. Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

    A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.
  5. Canadians mourn as Jasper, jewel of the Rockies, burns

    The wildfire destruction to Jasper National Park has reverberated across all of Canada.
  6. How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate sting

    The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.
  7. Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash

    Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
  8. Trump running mate defends 'childless cat ladies' comment

    Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".
  9. Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

    Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.
  10. 'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'

    Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
  11. France trains cancelled as hunt for vandals continues

    Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.
  12. Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

    A selection of eye-catching moments from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
  13. What medals are up for grabs today?

    Your day-by-day guide to what is happening when - and who to watch out for - at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  14. Celine Dion dazzles Olympics after four-year health absence

    It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.
  15. Olympic flag raised upside down during opening ceremony

    Watch as the Olympic flag was raised upside down in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics
  16. The 24 British stars to watch at Paris 2024

    From Olympic golden oldies to fresh-faced debutants, BBC Sport picks out 24 of the Team GB athletes to particularly focus on during Paris 2024.
  17. How to follow the Games across the BBC

    BBC TV channels and times, plus radio and online coverage details for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
  18. The quiet man capable of making big noise in Paris

    Duncan Scott might have a low profile, but might Team GB's most decorated swimmer can come to the forefront again in Paris?
  19. Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?

    Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
  20. 'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors

    Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
  21. Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

    Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
  22. She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage

    Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.
  23. The rise of creators making weddings Insta-worthy

    A growing number of couples are booking a content creators to capture their special day.
  24. ‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’

    Queen by Magnus Hastings is a "one of a kind" drag photography exhibition.
  25. Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?

    An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?
  26. We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools

    Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.
  27. Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?

    If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?
  28. Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards

    As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.
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  30. Astronauts enjoy zero-gravity Olympics

    As the Olympics kicks off on earth, astronauts working on the International Space Station wish athletes well.
  31. Butterflies, Balloons and Paris Olympics: Photos of the week

    A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
  32. Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

    Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.
  33. Watch: Poole paddleboarders' 'jackpot' encounter with dolphins

    Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
  34. Wax museum removes Sinéad O'Connor figure

    The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.
  35. Billy Connolly inspired £1,750 designer banana boots

    A Scottish fashion designer has sold out of his take on Billy Connolly's iconic banana boots in just 24 hours.
  36. Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes

    An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.
  37. Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?

    France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
  38. Mary Beard on power, succession and rebellions

    Amol and Nick get a classical take on current US and UK politics.
  39. Which Premier League clubs fly the most in pre-season?

    Each summer Premier League clubs fly around the world on their pre-season tours. BBC Sport looks at the numbers.
  40. GB men's hockey team start with emphatic victory

    Great Britain start their bid for Olympic hockey gold with a commanding 4-0 win over Spain in Pool A.
  41. Szoboszlai goal gives Slot first win as Liverpool boss

    Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scores against Real Betis in Pittsburgh to give Arne Slot a first win in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
  42. Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

    The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.
  43. Olympic flag raised upside down during opening ceremony

    Watch as the Olympic flag was raised upside down in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics
  44. The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS

    The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
  45. Officers remain at scene of security alert near Dungiven

    Police say the area is likely to be closed for some time and cordons are in place.
  46. Tory MSP Russell Findlay warned of threat to his life

    Mr Findlay said the threats would not deter him from running to be the Scottish Conservatives leader.
  47. Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise

    Julie Ruscitto says she has taken security measures and stopped selling high-end products.