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  1. From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech

    BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
  2. Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

    BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.
  3. Bodies of three young women pulled from sea off Brighton

    Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".
  4. Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire

    The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.
  5. Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

    A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
  6. Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show

    Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.
  7. Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi

    The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.
  8. Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales

    Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.
  9. Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

    The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.
  10. Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

    The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.
  11. More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

    The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.
  12. Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'

    The acclaimed Tudor-set play is co-produced by the Barbie actor, and focuses on working-class women in Essex as rumours about the execution of Anne Boleyn spread.
  13. Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again

    Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.
  14. Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

    The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
  15. Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?

    The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
  16. Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks

    Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.
  17. Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?

    Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.
  18. 'When the school bell goes, it's fight or flight' - the PTSD faced by NI's prison guards

    Two former prison guards discuss the long-term trauma of a career working with Northern Ireland's most dangerous criminals.
  19. Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

    Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
  20. Brother feared Notthingham triple killer would take his own life

    Valdo Calocane's brother, Elias, told a public inquiry he felt "powerless" when it came to his illness.
  21. Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

    Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
  22. 'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

    The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.
  23. Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact

    The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
  24. Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court

    A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
  25. Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

    The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.
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  27. Starmer Says He’s Staying

    Starmer vows to fight on despite another day of pressure from his party to quit.
  28. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans

    The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
  29. A moving portrait of wartime Britain through children’s eyes

    Some of the last survivors of the Blitz, children who weren't evacuated, tell their story.
  30. Could Southampton be kicked out of play-offs over Spygate?

    Southampton will play Hull in the Championship play-off final. Or will they? As Spygate moves towards its conclusion, Middlesbrough could yet head to Wembley.
  31. Recalled Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key

    England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.
  32. Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job

    Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives.
  33. Taylor named England fielding coach in landmark move

    Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor named England's fielding coach, making her the first woman to coach an England side in a major sport.
  34. Japan coach Jones suspended for four games

    Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.
  35. Ex-Spurs chief Levy never imagined relegation fight

    "Not in a million years" did Daniel Levy believe Tottenham would be fighting for Premier League survival after he stepped down as executive chairman.
  36. Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season

    The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season.