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Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".

Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.

Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.

Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out
People are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.

Swatch stores close for second day after rush for new watch sparks safety concerns
The launch of a new £335 pocket watch has drawn criticism after queues of shoppers built up again.

London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

'Look Mum, one point': How the UK keeps getting Eurovision wrong
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

'Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die': The hidden condition affecting 1m women
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.

The Papers: 'Burnham faces perilous race' and 'WHO declares Ebola emergency'
The race to potentially challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Labour leadership continues to dominate Monday's papers.

He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.

Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.

Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
The crew members are in a stable condition after the jets crashed mid-air during a demonstration.

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.

UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".

Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder
Riot police had to clear the streets after thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title.

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.

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Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham have said they want the UK to rejoin the EU.

Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?

A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships

Two gloves, one major - England's Rai wins US PGA title
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.