BBC Lite
- 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.
- Courts service 'covered up' IT bug that caused evidence to go missing -
Sources say judges in courts and tribunals will have made rulings when evidence was incomplete.
- 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.
- A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved me from sepsis - and could transform the NHS -
Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
- Later, closer, shorter - the holidays Britons are booking this summer -
The trend is down to people trying to save money and make the most of hot weather, travel firms say.
- 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.
- Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France -
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.
- Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under government plans -
Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
- Waterstones apologises after readers brand annual Bookfest event 'utter chaos' -
Attendees said large crowds and long queues led to 'utter chaos' at the event in central London.
- Suspected people smuggler arrested after BBC investigation -
Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham earlier.
- Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time -
Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.
- 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.
- India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike -
An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing -
Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.
- 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.
- Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts -
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.
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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.
- Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? -
BBC Sport looks at who can challenge Liverpool this season after a summer of big recruitment from several teams.
- £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.
- 'Allez Vicky' - Mboko emerges as tennis' new star -
Victoria Mboko wins her first WTA title by coming from behind to beat Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.
- 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.
- The day Scottish football could feel good about itself -
BBC Scotland looks at a booming day for Scottish football from European adventures to Ballon d'Or nominees.
- 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.
- Who will be the Last Pundit Standing? -
The BBC's search to find a new football expert is almost over. Meet the final two content creators vying to become the Last Pundit Standing.