BBC Lite

• 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.
• Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus as he walked out of hospital - The boy, named locally as Zaahir Jan, left the hospital on foot before the crash happened, police say.
• 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.
• MP Rupert Lowe mistakes charity rowers for 'illegal migrants' - Rupert Lowe says he will donate £1,000 to charity but makes "no apologies over being vigilant".
• 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.
• Suspected people smuggler arrested after BBC investigation - Officers say they arrested a 22-year-old Iranian in Acocks Green in Birmingham.
• Mushroom murderer tried to kill husband with pasta, cookies and curry, court was told - One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.
• A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom 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.
• 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.
• What we know so far about what Israel wants to do - The plan faces fierce opposition within Israel as well as international criticism.
• Taking control means abandoning hostages, families say - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced plans to take control of Gaza City on Thursday
• Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with new military plan - The Israeli PM's proposals have provoked condemnation from the UK and the UN
• Starmer condemns plan saying it will 'bring more bloodshed' - The PM urges Israel to reconsider immediately its decision to "escalate" the offensive in Gaza.
• US is at odds with Nato allies as it shrugs off Israel's escalation - The apparent US indifference to the prospect of a long - possibly indefinite - Israeli military occupation marks a telling change in tone.
• Italians furious as UK website adapts iconic pasta recipe for 'speedy lunch' - "Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!" said one Rome café owner.
• 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.
• 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: 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.
• 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?
• Serious offenders to be kept in restricted zones under government plans - Ministers hope the legislation will give victims of crime more peace of mind.
• 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 US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers - The rubber clog-maker claims it is competing with a "clear athletic trend" ahead of the World Cup.
• Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time - Experts have tracked the Southern Small White's expansion northwards through Europe over decades.
• Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing - Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk.
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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.
• Villa complete £30m signing of Nice striker Guessand - Aston Villa complete the signing of Nice striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons.
• 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.
• '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.
• '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.
• Premier League ends partnership with Stonewall - The Premier League is no longer working with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall or taking part in its Rainbow Laces campaign.