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UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the strait.

Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
Heat has been this big story of the summer so far but there has also been a lack of wet weather, as Ben Rich explains.

Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds.

The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.

Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader
Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

Escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife assisted by two friends, jury told
Adeel Khan and Imran Chowdhury, are accused of helping the former soldier, who absconded from HMP Wandsworth in 2023.

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Most clinical? Least creative? BBC Sport compares the last four teams in the World Cup
BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final starters - do you agree?
England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.

How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.

'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'
The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".

Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.

Gang feud ended with 'resolution of differences' between rivals - police report
Chief Constable Jo Farrell noted the feud - which spanned six months and involved 84 separate incidents - had ended for multiple reasons including dozens of arrests.

Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home
The 78-year-old is charged with a dozen offences. Police also said they found C$300,000 at his home.

Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters
The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.

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Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

England to make late call on Rice for World Cup semi-final
England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.