BBC Lite

• Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump - The US president says he will sell weapons to Nato, which would then give them to Ukraine.
• Two residents die after car crashes into care home following police chase - Two men, aged 21, are arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police say.
• Unite union votes to suspend Rayner's membership over Birmingham bin strikes - The union says it is re-examining its relationship with Labour over the long-running dispute.
• Gaza's largest functioning hospital facing disaster, medics warn, as Israel widens offensive - Nasser hospital in Khan Younis has a critical shortage of fuel and had to stop admitting patients after Israeli tanks advanced nearby on Thursday.
• Man killed outside five-star hotel in London's Knightsbridge named - Blue Stevens, 24, died in a stabbing outside a luxury hotel in west London on Wednesday night.
• The Salt Path author's next book delayed after 'distress' of newspaper investigation - Penguin said it had taken the decision together with Winn following claims made in a newspaper investigation.
• Reeves says latest GDP figures 'disappointing' after economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month - The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.
• Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet - Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.
• Outrage builds over plan to force all Gazans to southern city - Critics denounce a plan by Israel's defence minister to relocate all Palestinians in Gaza to a small area in the south.
• The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year - A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
• Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh says we've become 'dumbed-down machines' - Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".
• As UK faces third heatwave, is this 'just summer'? - 2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.
• Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world - The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
• In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming - Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea's demographic crisis.
• Weekly quiz: Which French chef made a meal fit for a King? - How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?
• Emergency vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% over 23 years, study suggests - The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
• Chancellor shelves planned changes to cash Isas after backlash - There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.
• MP Rupert Lowe investigated by standards watchdog - Lowe has yet to declare money he raised to fund an inquiry into gang-based sexual exploitation.
• National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs - The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.
• Iranian activist says country threatening her with 'physical elimination' - Mohammadi was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for work including tackling oppression of women in Iran.
• Man accused of suitcase murders says victim threatened his family - Yostin Mosquera is accused of murdering two men and putting their remains in a suitcase.
• Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS - Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.
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• Another Plan To Stop The Boats - Starmer announces “one in, one out” migrant deal with France.
• Jeffrey Epstein is causing a Trump-Maga rift - Why the Trump administration is defending itself over the Epstein Files
• The captivating story of ELO's Jeff Lynne - Get to the heart of who he is and how he has had such a tremendous musical influence on our world
• Celebrating Oasis through the BBC’s music archives - A deep dive into the BBC’s music archives for a celebration of Oasis.
• What is it like to live with bipolar disorder? - How a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life
• Amol Rajan travels to India on a deeply personal pilgrimage - Amol Rajan makes a personal pilgrimage to the largest religious festival in history.
• Forest consider legal action against Spurs over Gibbs-White - Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham's interest in midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, sources tell BBC Sport.
• Henry Pollock and the rise of the light loose forward - Henry Pollock, Josh van der Flier and Ben Earl represent a modern back-row trend. Will Andy Farrell follow it or instead counter an old-school threat from Australia?
• 'What a moment!' - Archer gets first Test wicket in four years - After four years away, Jofra Archer makes an immediate impact on his return to the England bowling attack, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal with the third ball of his first over, to leave India on 13-1 on day two of the third Test at Lord's.