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  1. Henry Zeffman: Keir Starmer fights back for now

    The prime minister told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning.
  2. Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full

    The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
  3. At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis

    The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
  4. Watch: Reporters shout questions at ministers leaving No 10

    Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.
  5. 'Crisis in Great Britain!' Global media reacts to Starmer's fight for survival

    Sir Keir Starmer's fight for survival after a dismal set of elections last week is receiving coverage across the globe.
  6. BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings

    The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
  7. No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

    The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization.
  8. Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax

    The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
  9. Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital following emergency surgery

    The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.
  10. US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland

    Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.
  11. Pakistan struck a rehab centre and killed 269 Afghans. Their families want to know why

    There are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
  12. Midwife told us we 'picked a bad day to have a baby' before our daughter died

    A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.
  13. Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas owners

    More than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.
  14. Russia's shadow fleet ships defying PM's threat and entering UK waters

    BBC Verify analysis of ship-tracking data suggests "shadow fleet" vessels sailed into UK water despite the government threatening to board them.
  15. How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come

    Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
  16. 'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss on loss

    The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.
  17. How are countries responding to hantavirus?

    The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
  18. How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers

    From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
  19. Olympic medallist Archibald retires from cycling after falling 'in love' with nursing

    Three-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nurse.
  20. Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge

    Rajiv Menon KC says he was performing his duty to fairly and fully represent his client.
  21. Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role

    The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.
  22. eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop

    The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.
  23. Calls for 'urgent action' on baby-sleep industry after BBC investigation

    The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
  24. Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data

    The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.
  25. Scottish military instructor who spied for Russia jailed in Ukraine

    Ross David Cutmore, from Fife, admitted passing on information about training bases and the location of Ukrainian forces.
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  27. Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

    The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.
  28. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans

    The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana
  29. Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real manager

    Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.
  30. White out for season and set to miss World Cup

    Arsenal and England defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
  31. Draper brings Murray into coaching team

    Britain's Jack Draper brings Andy Murray into his coaching team for the grass-court season after parting company with Jamie Delgado.
  32. It's West Ham or Spurs - how relegation fight is shaping up

    With two games remaining of the Premier League season, Tottenham and West Ham are the two horses left in the race to avoid relegation.
  33. Southampton ask for more time over spying claims

    Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.
  34. Ex-Georgia captain Sharikadze gets 11-year ban over urine-swapping scheme

    Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze is banned for 11 years for violating anti-doping rules, with five team-mates handed suspensions of up to six years.
  35. How do Chelsea rebuild for next season's WSL?

    Chelsea are in an unusual position with one game to go in the Women's Super League and no silverware on the line.