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Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz
There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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.

Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says
The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all
Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates
The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

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.

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.

Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop
Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

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.

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.

US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

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.

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.

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.

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.