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Zeffman: Burnham promises huge change — but leaves questions about plan to deliver it
The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

Donning protective kit for a first glance at the Bayeux Tapestry
The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

MP found not guilty of sexually assaulting women
Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

My Left Foot and Home Alone 2 actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

The names in the frame to be chancellor - and what it could mean for your finances
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

Who is Andy Burnham's wife, Marie-France van Heel?
Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.

The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?
Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

Why has British Steel been nationalised?
The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.

He escaped the Bangkok bar inferno - but his girlfriend and three bandmates didn't
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?

Winning team will get World Cup rings with engravings
Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

Harry Kane says England were 'missing the final piece of the jigsaw'
England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.

Longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as heatwave hits two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 14 days.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

First Reform UK police commissioner elected
This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

Fans invited to line streets for Bonnie Tyler's funeral
Bonnie Tyler's coffin will be brought to her Mumbles home, with fans invited to "pay their respects".

New photograph marks Queen's 79th birthday
Queen Camilla is marking her birthday with a renewed commitment to supporting children's literacy.