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  1. Former Nato chief warns UK security 'in peril' as he accuses Starmer of 'corrosive complacency'

    Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".
  2. US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

    The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
  3. We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says

    Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.
  4. Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

    Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
  5. Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

    Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
  6. Chalamet thanked by Royal Ballet and Opera boss for boosting ticket sales

    Alex Beard says the public response to Chalamet saying "no-one cares about ballet or opera" was "fantastic."
  7. Watchdog investigates 11 police officers over handling of Wimbledon school crash

    The families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.
  8. What's changed since Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018?

    BBC News journalist Simon Atkinson explains how the couple's tour will be different compared to their last visit.
  9. Why doctors' strikes can actually lead to shorter waiting times and what it costs

    Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
  10. Teenager charged over Primrose Hill stabbing

    An 18-year-old is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent, following the death of Finbar Sullivan.
  11. Jorginho withdraws criticism of Chappell Roan

    Former Chelsea and Arsenal player Jorginho issues a statement saying pop singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in which a security guard reduced his daughter to tears.
  12. Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first

    The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
  13. Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks

    Crude prices fall back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
  14. Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests

    The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
  15. Tracking the ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz

    The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.
  16. Oasis among record number of British acts entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    Sade, Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order are also among the recipients.
  17. Chris Mason: How Lammy and Vance's unlikely friendship is being utilised

    Their relations remain warm just as those between their leaders seems decidedly chilly, Chris Mason writes.
  18. Adam Peaty on his return to the pool, LA 2028 and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech

    Two-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty discusses his latest return, his path to the LA Olympics and Gordon Ramsay's wedding speech.
  19. How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash

    BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
  20. Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

    Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
  21. I was minutes from dying - then I heard the lifeboat crewman's voice

    A woman is reunited with the lifeboat crew who saved her life after her paddleboard was swept out to sea
  22. Why one school has banned phones for some pupils - but not others

    Schools across Wales say phone bans improve behaviour but can mean conflict with pupils and parents.
  23. Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

    The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.
  24. Al Fayed enablers 'must face accountability', survivors say

    Two survivors want to see those who enabled Al Fayed to carry out his abuse to face justice.
  25. Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin

    The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
  26. South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money

    The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
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  28. Americanswers... on 5 Live! Donald Trump vs Pope Leo on Iran

    The US president insults the pope and depicts himself as Jesus
  29. The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack

    Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
  30. 'I should have died' - former England batter Taylor reflects on forced retirement

    Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.
  31. Carrick says Martinez hair-pull red card 'one of worst decisions I've seen'

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.
  32. Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test

    Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.
  33. Stokes says he must work differently with McCullum

    England captain Ben Stokes says suggestions of a rift with Brendon McCullum have been overstated, but acknowledges he must work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".
  34. The Briton who remains in demand in NBA at 74

    BBC Sport charts the remarkable career of Alex McKechnie, who left Scotland to become one of the NBA's top physiotherapists with a reputation of saving basketball careers.
  35. How Champions League could decide £100m Alvarez's future

    With Julian Alvarez's Atletico Madrid future uncertain, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how pivotal their Champions League run could prove.
  36. Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'

    Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.