BBC Lite

• White House hits back at reports Trump named in Epstein files - It came as a US judge denied a justice department's bid to unseal Florida court files on Epstein.
• UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953 - Data shows a slump in car and van production as the industry trade body hopes a UK-US tariff deal will bring "confidence".
• Universities are 'failing us' on mental health, say students - but should it really be up to them? - The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
• Gazans 'wasting away' as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn - A joint statement says the Israeli government's "siege" has left aid supplies "totally depleted".
• Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says - Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
• Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration - The New York college becomes the first to agree to pay the Trump administration after it was investigated over campus antisemitism.
• In a Haitian city ruled by gangs, young rape survivor raises baby she was told to abort - Helene, abducted aged 17, is among thousands of women attacked as gang violence spreads in Haiti.
• Tesla pledges to make cheaper cars as issues mount - Elon Musk's carmaker says a more affordable Tesla model is coming as it reports a steep drop in revenue.
• Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages - Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
• Footballer Baldock died in swimming pool accident, inquest finds - Former defender George Baldock died in an accident in his swimming pool with no drugs or alcohol in his system, an inquest has found.
• As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID? - All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.
• The Papers: 'Crushing cancer treatment delays' and '4-star asylum fiasco' - Doctors' strikes and concerns over immigration feature on Thursday's front pages.
• How Black Sabbath found their sound - and invented heavy metal - By slowing down the blues and playing with occult imagery, the Birmingham band pioneered a genre.
• Verdict expected in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial - what to know - A judge on Thursday will deliver her verdict in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team.
• 'Come hug it out!' - How a Canadian tourism ad went viral - The video features an embrace between a Canadian concierge and an American tourist, amid shifting US-Canada relations under President Trump.
• UK and other countries can be sued over climate change, top UN court rules - The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
• Mountain biker completes epic bid to ride down all 282 Munros - Sean Green believes he is only the second person to have taken a bike to the summit of every Munro in Scotland.
• Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says - Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.
• Mother and two children killed in Northern Ireland shooting - Police say all three died from gunshot wounds and a man is seriously injured in hospital.
• South Park moves to Paramount+ after bidding war - The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.
• Channel 4 News complains new pub could disrupt live bulletins - Planned bar would occupy same building as studios for Channel 4 news programmes.
• Young farmers need more help, TV show winner says - The winner of Channel 4's Our Dream Farm says more opportunities to access land are needed.
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• Protests Put President Zelensky Under Pressure - Zelensky signs a law limiting independence of anti-corruption bodies
• Donald Trump’s mid-year review - Six months into his second term, how is the US president doing?
• Mary Earps shares her love for football - The professional goalkeeper offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport
• We meet again - England & Spain set for 'amazing' Euro 2025 final - Two years on from the World Cup final, England and Spain will meet again in what promises to be an "amazing" Euro 2025 final.
• Dawson makes England a better side - Vaughan - England are a better side with veteran spinner Liam Dawson included, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
• Liverpool spending tops £250m as Ekitike signs in initial £69m deal - Liverpool complete the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike for an initial £69m, subject to international clearance.
• From hospital bed to hero status - Bonmati 'could write a book' - Aitana Bonmati's place at Euro 2025 was under threat when she was struck down with viral meningitis before the tournament. She might yet leave it with a winner's medal.
• 'I feel like I'm at home' - Rashford joins Barcelona - Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on an initial 12-month loan deal.
• Littler wins Wattimena thriller but Van Gerwen goes out - Luke Littler survives a real scare before eventually beating Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a thriller to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals, but Michael van Gerwen loses to Josh Rock.
• Should Agyemang & Kelly start Euros final? - Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly have shone from the bench for England in Euro 2025 - this is the case for and against them starting Sunday's final.