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If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.

'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.

Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.

Oil prices tumble after Israel agrees to Iran ceasefire
Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack.

Labour MPs mount major bid to block benefits changes
MPs including senior Labour figures sign an amendment that could sink the welfare reform bill.

Starmer vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.

Thailand bans tourists from going to Cambodia as border dispute persists
Thailand has banned travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter border dispute.

Google may be forced to make changes to UK search
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.

Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years
The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for £5.5m.

'Just speak to someone' - Pimblett's mental health advice
UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues.

Families 'will not support' weakened Hillsborough Law
Labour's Ian Byrne writes to Sir Keir Starmer to demand "duty of candour" is not dropped from the bill.

MP who was raped gets Starmer's backing over law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".

Singer Jessie J undergoes surgery for breast cancer
The singer reveals she has undergone surgery and is now resting at home awaiting her results.

'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.

Florida begins building 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Everglades to detain migrants
The facility could be completed within months and have the capacity to hold around 1,000 people.

International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says attorney general
Lord Richard Hermer said that the government was determined to "lead on international law issues" globally.

As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.

Queen Elizabeth memorial to feature Prince Philip and bridge inspired by wedding tiara
Lord Foster's winning design includes memories of Prince Philip and a bridge in the shape of a tiara.

The Papers: 'Ceasefire agreed with Iran' and 'war games'
Trump's declaration of a ceasefire with Iran after its missile strikes in the Middle East makes front page news.

Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity warns
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.

Five Glastonbury newcomers you don't want to miss
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.

At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP.

More pets being put down due to rising vet bills, BBC told
Owners are increasingly delaying treatment for sick pets to avoid spiralling vet bills, charities warn.

The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.

Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?

Palestine Action to be banned under anti-terror law, home secretary confirms
It comes after what she called a "disgraceful attack" on an RAF base and as a protest took place in central London.

No scenario in which draw is good result for England - Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue says there is no situation in which England would see a draw as a good outcome from their thrilling first Test against India at Headingley.

Americanswers... Has Trump triggered all out war in the Middle East?
Iran retaliates as US president hints at regime change

Wreck of sunken luxury yacht Bayesian to be examined
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.

Portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie
The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

The US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
And Iran warns of "everlasting consequences".

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If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.

Remembering India's iconic crocodile-hunting tigress
Arrowhead, also known as T-84, died last week in India's Ranthambore national park.

Rescuers search for Brazilian tourist on Indonesian volcano
Juliana Marins was hiking on the volcano on Saturday when she fell from a cliff near the crater.

'The water was just screaming' - Eight dead in Lake Tahoe after boats capsize
A witness described how quickly the weather changed, leading to people being thrown from boats.

As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.

The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.

Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?

Watch: Moment helicopter flips and crash lands in Michigan
No injuries were reported after the aircraft abruptly turned on its side while landing in Clay Township.

Watch: Air defences over Qatar as Iran attacks US airbase
Video footage from eyewitnesses captures lights in the sky over Doha during Iran's missile strike

What we know about Iran's attack on US base in Qatar
The Iranian military confirms it launched missiles in retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites.

Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes
Iran's judiciary says the attack damaged parts of Evin, a notorious facility which holds many political prisoners.

Wreck of sunken luxury yacht Bayesian to be examined
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.

Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran
Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.

US says Kilmar Ábrego García will 'never go free' after judge orders his release
US Homeland Security, which says he'll "never go free on American soil", is expected to keep him detained for immigration reasons.

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.

Florence's Uffizi tears into selfie-takers after priceless portrait damaged
The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.

Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border
A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets.

Wildfires rage on Greek island of Chios
A state of emergency is declared and an arson investigation launched after five separate fires were sparked within hours.

Netanyahu and Trump 'totally aligned' on Iran - Barkat
The Israeli minister tells the BBC that his PM and the US president have been collaborating "from day one".

What we know about US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites
The sites targeted include a uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.

Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America
Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites.

Could this be the most significant Nato summit since the Cold War?
Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies

Nato summit could be the most significant since end of Cold War
Europe braces for Trump's arrival at the Nato summit with difficult questions over Iran and defence, following the 5% defence spending target he's demanded of allies

Scottish wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne dies during Swiss Alps jump
British champion Liam Byrne, 24, had said he knew from a young age he wanted to "fly like a bird".

Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attack
Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's Kyiv region, the interior minister says.

Nine killed in Kyiv in intense Russian air attack
Russian missiles and drones hit residential areas and hospitals in Ukraine's Kyiv region, the interior minister says.

'Why wouldn't there be a regime change?' Trump's latest on Iran
The president's comments came after other top officials said replacing the leadership in Tehran was not the aim.

'Our sister died of cancer because of our mum's conspiracy theories'
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.

Dozens of soldiers seized by locals in Colombian mountains
The military says the civilians were acting under pressure from dissidents of the Farc rebel group.

US strikes on Iran trigger protests internationally
Demonstrators take to the streets in France, Pakistan, Greece and the Philippines to condemn the military action.

Bride shot dead in attack on French wedding party
Two suspects are arrested after the ceremony ended in a deadly exchange of fire near Avignon.

Caught in the crossfire - the victims of Cape Town's gang warfare
Children are the unwitting casualties of the violence that has destroyed the lives of thousands.

'Tourists are our lifeline': Picking up the pieces in Kashmir after April killings
Twenty-six people were killed in an attack on tourists visiting a meadow near Pahalgam town in April.

How China made electric vehicles mainstream
The world's second largest economy is both the biggest producer and buyer of EVs.

'Necessary' or 'unfounded'? Americans in Texas respond to US strikes
The BBC asked Texans and those visiting the state about US President Trump's decision to bomb three nuclear sites.

Decoy flights and seven B-2 stealth bombers - how US says it hit Iran's nuclear sites
A timeline of how the complex mission unfolded was laid out in a Pentagon briefing.

Lyse Doucet: What the US and Iran do next could be momentous
The "tortuous" US-Iran relationship was tested at least once before, but this is of far greater magnitude

Watch: How successful have the US strikes on Iran been?
BBC security analyst Gordon Corera examines how much damage is likely to have been caused to Iran's nuclear sites.

Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran
It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 "bunker buster" bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission "Operation Midnight Hammer" took place.

'Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise': Voices from Iran after US strikes
People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?
The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.

Watch: Trump says strikes on Iran a 'spectacular military success' in address
The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.

How a self-styled knight giving away cars and wads of cash got people talking
Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon's generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.

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