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  1. Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

    Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
  2. The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?

    Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
  3. Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

    Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
  4. How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

    An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
  5. Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61

    One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
  6. Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

    The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
  7. Swatch stores close for second day after crowds

    The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.
  8. England see off spirited France to clinch Six Nations

    England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
  9. London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid

    The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
  10. UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

    The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
  11. Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd

    Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.
  12. 'Look Mum, one point': How the UK keeps getting Eurovision wrong

    After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
  13. Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US

    Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
  14. 'Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die': The hidden condition affecting 1m women

    Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
  15. He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing

    The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
  16. This new Irish trad band haven't released a record - but could be the next big thing

    The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
  17. Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital

    Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
  18. The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August

    The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
  19. Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

    Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
  20. Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

    Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.
  21. Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart

    Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
  22. Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

    Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
  23. Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder

    Riot police had to clear the streets after thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title.
  24. Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

    BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
  25. Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

    Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.
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  27. Newscast

    Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.
  28. Why Democrats are panicking about losing California

    Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
  29. A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage

    Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships
  30. England see off spirited France to clinch Six Nations

    England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
  31. Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

    William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
  32. Sinner speeds into history by completing 'Golden Masters'

    Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.
  33. Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61

    One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.