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New 'No 10 North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises
The man most likely to be the next prime minister says his devolution plans would "drive good growth in every postcode".

Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.

Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.

'They are hoping beyond hope': Rescue efforts continue at collapsed La Guaira building
At least 1,700 people are known to have been killed in the disaster but hope remains that others can continue to be found alive.

Frank Gardner: Navy plans reflect sea change in how wars are fought
The upcoming defence plan reflects rapid changes in drone warfare, our security correspondent writes.

The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase died of Aids
Substance abuse was listed as another significant condition the former child star was experiencing.

Maddy Cusack kept mental health secret over fears of stigma, inquest hears
The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.

Double murder accused is sex offender, jury told
Simon Levy, 40, from Tottenham denies murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins.

Tributes paid to 'comic genius' Penelope Keith after her death aged 86
The beloved actress was known for roles in classic TV sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

Six people shot dead at centre for mothers and children in Germany
The male suspect who has been arrested was in a custody dispute over his baby daughter, police say.

Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves
In areas devastated by the twin earthquakes, people are using crowbars, pickaxes and their bare hands to try to reach survivors.

Dogs, drones and sound detectors: How rescuers search for quake survivors
Teams armed with a range of techniques continue to dig through the rubble in Venezuela.

Mum rescued from Venezuela rubble with newborn baby tells BBC how he helped her survive
The "miracle" rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.

Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.

Move over Messi and Ronaldo - the new generation shining at World Cup
BBC Sport looks at five young players who are making a big impression on the same World Cup stage as veterans Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

How Thomas Tuchel is still searching for solutions out wide
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about the Three Lions at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on fame, pressure and World Cup fever
As the Netflix show following their lives returns, the squad open up about their new-found fame.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' could change the UK, but is not yet a full economic plan
Andy Burnham's speech depicted a different way of seeing and running the UK, though there are many other questions about the detail.

Putin makes rare admission of fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes
The Russian president acknowledged Ukraine's attacks were "obviously creating problems" but denied the shortages were "critical".

Inspired by Wimbledon and the World Cup? Here's how to play sport for free
As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

Bullied teen who had 44 surgeries for rare skull condition now training as doctor
Thomas Pearce has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb.

Stokes created moments and the moments are no more
Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.

How formidable sitcom star Penelope Keith won the nation's hearts
The life of the much-loved comedy actress best known as Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.

Harry still hoping to bring Meghan and children on UK visit
Despite arguments over security, Prince Harry is still expected to bring his wife and children to the UK.

WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months.

JetBlue pilot reports striking a drone while landing at JFK airport
Aviation authorities say the aircraft landed safely and a post-flight inspection found no damage.

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told
The award-winning actor goes on trial on charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies.

DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.

Ex-MP Craig Williams pleads guilty over general election betting offence
Williams was MP for Montgomeryshire and an aide to then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before the 2024 election.

Trump's final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
The Supreme Court decision means the US president will now have to pay Carroll the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she had been awarded.

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