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  1. Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony

    The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.
  2. In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

    The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
  3. Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

    John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near

    The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close.
  5. Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener

    Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.
  6. Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder

    Protesters gather at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.
  7. Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter

    Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
  8. 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever

    Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
  9. The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance

    Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.
  10. Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?

    Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?
  11. Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada

    Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
  12. Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

    The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
  13. Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

    Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
  14. Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

    Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
  15. David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

    The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
  16. Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

    The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
  17. Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order

    Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
  18. Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

    The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
  19. Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

    Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
  20. The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations

    US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
  21. Police officer accused of creating AI evidence

    Derbyshire Police say the officer has been removed from frontline duties while it investigates.
  22. Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

    Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
  23. Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told

    Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.
  24. Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival

    Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
  25. Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun

    The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago.
  26. Stolen England training equipment recovered

    England recover most of the training equipment that was stolen prior to their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.
  27. Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns

    The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.
  28. Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

    The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
  29. Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep

    The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.
  30. 'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'

    At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.
  31. Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved

    Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.
  32. Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000

    Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
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  34. The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis

    Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
  35. Profile: Bradford celebrates David Hockney

    David Hockney: iconic British artist.
  36. Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?

    BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
  37. New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right

    Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
  38. Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole

    George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
  39. Can Vinicius finally convince Brazil in Neymar's absence?

    Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?
  40. Uncapped Crocombe added to England Test squad

    Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.