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Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.

Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.

Patient tested for suspected Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital
It is understood a patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during the early hours of Tuesday.

Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society'
An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.

Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader.

Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco
The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said.

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund.

Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies
Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears.

France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes
Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup.

England right-backs Quansah and James miss training
Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms
As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.

The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces.

Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?
The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better.

'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin
City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.

Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis star
Hunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament.

Queen meets author JK Rowling to mark start of royal week
The Queen said the pair had spoken about their "deep love of books" and importance of children reading.

Red Arrows to get new jets replacing ageing Hawk
The RAF air display team will get new aircraft under plans for a "British Jet Trainer System".

Being stuck in NHS bed led to man's death, inquest finds
Tim Hull from Worcester had spent seven months unable to move from a bed that was too small for him

Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.

Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
Over 100 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed a life.

Roof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centre
Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.

Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

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Williams 'takes it all in' on Centre Court return
Serena Williams receives a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she walks out to play at Wimbledon for the first time in four years.

Quansah & James miss training as England right-back problems mount
Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.

Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder.