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- What the interest rate cut means for you -
Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.
- Israeli security cabinet to meet over plan to fully occupy Gaza -
The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.
- Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin says -
Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.
- Migrants detained under new 'one in, one out' deal with France -
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
- First episode of new Masterchef with sacked hosts sees fall in viewers -
The viewing figures may have been impacted by the launch episode going out later in the year.
- UK gives China two weeks to explain gaps in mega-embassy plan -
The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the redacted plans by 20 August.
- Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries -
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
- Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming US immigration agent -
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
- Homelessness minister hiked rent weeks after removing tenants -
Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.
- Unregulated nicotine pouches packaged like well-known children's sweets, BBC finds -
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.
- Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war -
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make it a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
- I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats -
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.
- On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped Russia -
In Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.
- I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years -
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
- The secret system Hamas uses to pay government salaries -
Observers are baffled at how Hamas can pay officials as Gaza is isolated and largely reduced to rubble.
- Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager -
The Tory leader speaks about her background and values in an interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan.
- French firefighters still battling to control largest wildfire for 75 years -
The huge wildfire has slowed overnight but firefighters are still working to contain it on Thursday.
- Strict new rules for Botox, fillers and Brazilian butt lifts -
The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.
- UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions -
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.
- Tyre-recycling rule change after BBC reveals millions sent to furnaces in India -
Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.
- Tears and outrage in South Africa as accused in pig farm murder walks free -
Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.
- Three people charged with supporting Palestine Action -
The charges come before a planned protest in support of the group on Saturday in London.
- More teens to get their choice of uni even if they miss their grades, says Ucas -
A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.
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- Why has Sydney Sweeney's jeans ad sparked a race debate? -
Trump says the advert is ‘fantastic’ after learning she’s a registered Republican
- Live at Edinburgh Fringe: Masterchef, an AI MP and what the polls are saying in Scotland -
Kirsty Wark and James Cook join Adam on stage at the Fringe.
- Biopic portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston -
Drama portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston.
- Al-Hilal agree £46m deal for Liverpool's Nunez -
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal reach an agreement to sign Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez for 53m euros (£46.3m).
- Maddison to miss majority of season with torn ACL -
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss a significant period of the 2025-26 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury.
- Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up -
World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up.
- My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards -
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
- 'So many unknowns' - Championship club-by-club preview -
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2025-26 Championship season.