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  1. No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief

    Sir Olly Robbins has defended his decision to approve the peer's security clearance for the role.
  2. Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

    The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
  3. Boy, 17, pleads guilty to synagogue arson attack

    Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.
  4. Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

    Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
  5. How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

    Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?
  6. Ideal conditions to see peak of Lyrid meteor shower in UK

    The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.
  7. Migrant first to be convicted of endangering others under new crossing law

    Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.
  8. Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

    A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.
  9. O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through

    Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.
  10. Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition lost

    The claim was brought over concerns the technology can be used in an arbitrary or discriminatory way.
  11. Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

    Footage released by the attorney general's office shows large groups of men in prison attending the trial via video link.
  12. Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'

    The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.
  13. I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

    Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.
  14. Henry Zeffman: Robbins's revelations are a dangerous moment for Starmer

    Drawing a line under Lord Mandelson's appointment is proving impossible for the prime minister.
  15. Key evidence from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

    Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.
  16. Furious Rosenior questions Chelsea's desire

    Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.
  17. UK gaming icon Peter Molyneux on AI, his final creation and a changing industry

    The creator of iconic series such as Fable says Masters of Albion will be the last game he makes.
  18. Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

    The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
  19. Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical

    Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.
  20. Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges

    An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.
  21. Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work

    The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.
  22. No 10 considered giving Starmer aide diplomat job, sacked official says

    Sir Olly Robbins says he felt "uncomfortable" after No 10 discussed finding a role for Lord Doyle.
  23. Man arrested outside Israeli embassy describes dangerous boat crossings to UK

    Abdullah Albadri from Kuwait twice entered Britain on a small boat from France, the Old Bailey heard.
  24. Trump participates in marathon Bible reading

    Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump shared a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.
  25. Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route

    Airspace restrictions caused by the conflict sent plane ticket prices higher, research shows.
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  27. The Global Story: How Pakistan became the peacemaker

    Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
  28. The Prime Minister v Olly Robbins

    Sacked Foreign Office chief describes 'dismissive' attitude to Mandelson vetting.
  29. 'Indefensible' and 'unacceptable' - furious Rosenior questions Chelsea's desire

    Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.
  30. How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

    Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?
  31. O'Sullivan starts well as Murphy squeezes through

    Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.
  32. Brighton beat Chelsea to heap more pressure on Rosenior

    Brighton heap more pressure on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as they ease to a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.
  33. Players can celebrate how they want - Guardiola

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can "celebrate however you want" in response to criticism for their reaction to beating Arsenal.
  34. Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise

    England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1.2% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix.