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.
- 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.