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  1. Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe

    There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.
  2. Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe

    Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable.
  3. US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

    Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
  4. Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed

    At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
  5. Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

    Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
  6. Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle

    Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.
  7. Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote

    They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
  8. Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues

    The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.
  9. Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash

    Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
  10. Russia trains sights on schools, offices and buses in busy Ukrainian city

    In Zaporizhzhia, the densely populated city close to the front line, the security situation is deteriorating.
  11. Could Andy Burnham scrap stamp duty?

    Andy Burnham has spoken about reforming stamp duty and council tax - what do experts think he might do when he becomes PM?
  12. People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

    Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
  13. England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

    Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
  14. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

    Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
  15. Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

    Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
  16. Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould

    The two players have won an army of admirers from social media clips for their honesty in interviews.
  17. See if you can spot an AI deepfake with our test

    Researchers in Aberdeen have been finding out if you can train people to identify computer-generated facial images.
  18. Ann Widdecombe murder probe: What we know so far

    Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.
  19. Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell

    It depicts a medieval game of thrones as William the Conquerer did battle with King Harold to rule England.
  20. Forced to wait his turn, Marine Le Pen's deputy Bardella returns to the shadows

    Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to wait longer.
  21. 'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'

    Murder probe into ex-Tory minister Ann Widdecombe's death and England v Norway preview leads Saturday's papers.
  22. Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?

    Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
  23. Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?

    The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
  24. Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie

    The band look back on their biggest hit, and explain why their new single with Kylie isn't a duet.
  25. 'Devastating' evidence against Charlie Kirk murder suspect laid out in court

    Prosecutors build a vivid picture of the suspect's movements as they seek to try the 23-year-old.
  26. New dinosaur species with neck as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand

    The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
  27. Strangulation survivor urges stricter sentencing as crime reports increase

    More than 44,000 reports were made to police in the past year, a report says.
  28. Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets

    Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI’s nascent hardware business is “rotten to its core.”
  29. 50 Cent asked judge to bail dealer for European tour

    Details of the rapper's letter emerge after Abdirahiim Hassan is jailed at Derby Crown Court.
  30. At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation

    Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future.
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  32. Andy Burnham (Almost) Wins

    Burnham on track to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him.
  33. After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?

    Historian Heather Cox Richardson on what history tells us about modern America
  34. Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show

    Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
  35. England's Guehi, Rice & James all train before Norway game

    Midfielder Declan Rice and defenders Marc Guehi and Reece James all train with England on the eve of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
  36. Fery's Wimbledon run ended by Zverev in semi-finals

    Arthur Fery's unforgettable Wimbledon run comes to an end as Alexander Zverev beats the British wildcard to secure a place in the final.
  37. Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation

    Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
  38. All the goals from England's 2026 World Cup campaign so far

    As England gear up to face Norway at the Miami Stadium for the World Cup quarter-finals, re-live all the goals that got Thomas Tuchel's side there.
  39. 'Good but not good enough' for 'blessed and cursed' Djokovic

    Most players would be satisfied with reaching a Wimbledon semi-final and the Australian Open final in the space of six months. Not Novak Djokovic.
  40. Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way

    Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.