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Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan for new military push in Gaza - The Israeli PM's proposals have raised warnings from the army leadership and opposition from hostage families.
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims - It comes after she increased rent on a house she owns within weeks of the previous tenants' contracts ending.
How a port clinic stopped my leg turning septic and could be the future of NHS care - Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks - The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.
US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro - A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled.
Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed - One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.
Waterstones apologises after readers brand event 'utter chaos' - Attendees said large crowds and long queues led to 'utter chaos' at the event in central London.
Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under plans - Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing - Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.
Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time - Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts - The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.
Big Mags: The paedophile-hunting granny who built a heroin empire - A new podcast tells the story of Mags Haney, the Stirling drug dealer who may have been a police informant.
The Papers: 'Minister for hypocrisy' and 'Pill for weight loss on NHS' - Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has been forced to resign after it was alleged that she "ejected" tenants from one of her properties.
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 a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
Weekly quiz: Which baby names took top spot? - How much attention did you pay to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Faisal Islam: Why cut rates when inflation remains high? - Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.
Cacio e pepe: Good Food pasta recipe sparks fury in Italy - "Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!" said one Rome café owner.
Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial - The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.
Crocs shares slump as US shoppers rein in spending - The firms says it expects revenue for the three months to the end of August to fall by about 10% compared with last year.
Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight - Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay - Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate.
David Lammy to host JD Vance at country residence - Vance will be a guest of the UK foreign secretary at his official residence Chevening, in Kent.
Dozens of migrants detained under '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.
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.
British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine' - Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.
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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.
£201m of new forwards - now Man Utd look to solve midfield issue - Manchester United look set to complete a third major forward signing in a bid to solve their goalscoring problems - now attention is turning to the midfield.
Crawley smashes Superchargers to win over Fire - Zak Crawley's sparkling 67 leads Northern Superchargers to a dominant eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Headingley.
How McTominay became a Ballon d'Or nominee - BBC Sport looks at how Scott McTominay has become a Ballon d'Or nominee less than a year after leaving Manchester United for Napoli.
McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes - As usual, Glenn McGrath predicts Australia will win the 2025-26 Ashes 5-0 - but says Joe Root and Harry Brook are the England players the hosts will fear most.
Crawley hits stunning knock as Superchargers thrash Fire - Zak Crawley's unbeaten 67 runs off 38 balls, including four sixes, helps Northern Superchargers to an eight-wicket victory over Welsh Fire in their opening match of the Men's Hundred 2025 at Headingley.
Chelsea in talks to sign Man Utd winger Garnacho - Chelsea are in talks with Manchester United over signing Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.
Five England players nominated for Women's Ballon d'Or - Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad are nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, with boss Sarina Wiegman among the coaching nominees.