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  1. Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.
  2. Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

    The US military later said it had started the third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
  3. No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues

    Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.
  4. Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".
  5. Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety

    Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
  6. Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

    The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.
  7. YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds

    The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.
  8. The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor

    Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
  9. Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader

    Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.
  10. US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

    The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.
  11. A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78

    The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
  12. Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told

    Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.
  13. England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

    England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  14. Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup

    BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
  15. BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final starters - do you agree?

    England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?
  16. Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer

    Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
  17. How my period is supercharging my ADHD

    A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
  18. Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures

    The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.
  19. Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards

    This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments.
  20. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

    It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
  21. I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online

    What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.
  22. Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says

    The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".
  23. Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme

    The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.
  24. Gang feud ended with 'resolution of differences' between rivals - police report

    Chief Constable Jo Farrell noted the feud - which spanned six months and involved 84 separate incidents - had ended for multiple reasons including dozens of arrests.
  25. Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home

    The 78-year-old is charged with a dozen offences. Police also said they found C$300,000 at his home.
  26. Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

    The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.
  27. UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

    The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
  28. UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters

    The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
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  30. Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death

    Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.
  31. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?

    A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks
  32. England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final

    England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  33. 'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'

    England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
  34. Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans

    Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.
  35. Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four

    BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
  36. 'Out of this world!' - Best shots of Wimbledon 2026

    Enjoy the best shots of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Great Britain's Arthur Fery, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and more.
  37. Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results

    Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.
  38. India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?

    The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket?