BBC Lite

• 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.