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Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
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Chris Mason: Dissent fizzes again at the top of the Labour Party
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Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic - report & reaction
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people
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Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
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Asia
Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House
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Culture
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - how NHS dentist shortage is costing a fortune
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Sport headlines

'There's a World Cup happening?' Are Americans excited about the tournament?
With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it's on?
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World Cup
From near death to World Cup hero - Jimenez's tears for Mexico
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Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener. Video, 00:08:48
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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic - report & reaction
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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
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Latin America
Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team
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England
Defence coach Edwards negotiating France exit
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World Cup catch-up

Mexico v South Africa highlights. Video, 8 minutes
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Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
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World Cup predictor game: Play for your chance to win prizes
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How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV
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Why Wayne Rooney thinks Scotland can make history. Video, 29 minutes
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Turkey
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Japan
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries
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Tyne
Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off
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Scotland
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
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Wales
Donaldson tells sex abuse trial alleged victims are lying
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Dani Dyer revealed as second celebrity to join Strictly 2026
Dani, who had to withdraw from the show last year due to injury, will return to the ballroom in September.
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Who is joining Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton as Peaky Blinders returns?
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'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
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Northern Ireland
Mis-Teeq on reuniting, UK garage and Alesha Dixon's ad libs
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Has Doctor Who been cancelled for good? The truth behind the claims
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Sir Mick Jagger performs impromptu pub gig
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Oxfordshire
Trevor Nelson meets legend Chaka Khan ahead of her headline slot at Radio 2 in the Park. Audio, 57 minutes
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Springwatch 2026

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Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Fancy a change from fish and chips? Try these alternative Friday favourites
From tacos and kormas to air fryer classics.
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Keep your cool with these no-cook desserts
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The game-changing tactic housemates are using to end kitchen wars
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
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Technology
How did fast food conquer the world?
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Health and wellbeing

My drinking days are over - here are my tips for an alcohol-free World Cup
Sober or sober-curious? One football fan shares his tips for having a great alcohol-free World Cup.
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England
Floating away in 'dream-like state' at the council pool
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Hull & East Yorkshire
Nine tried and tested ways to ease the feeling of loneliness
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All in the Mind
'I failed to see people like me enjoying the outdoors'
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England
Why there's been a 'rapid' rise in death doulas
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Money

UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
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Bristol
'Council must apologise profusely' over failed £465k second home clampdown
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Wales
Will UK interest rates go up?
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Business
My business is losing thousands to copycats
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Hereford & Worcester
Martin Lewis: Get your travel insurance as soon as you book a holiday. Video, 00:01:47
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Uplifting stories

Hidden grotto reveals Georgian 'magical space'
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Surrey
'Spectacular' Bronze Age arm rings found
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Cumbria
Rare sighting of Great White shark filmed in Mediterranean Sea
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Newsround
Pioneers and determination: The journey to broadcast women's sport
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Women's sport
Meet the volunteers keeping the world's oldest railway chugging along. Video, 29 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Ban on overnight parking in national park paused after 'anti-social behaviour got worse'
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Wales
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
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Technology
Is another heatwave on the way?
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Weather
How Sancho's dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare
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Man Utd
Kanye sexually assaulted me, says model, but he says it’s art. Video
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The true story of three of the most influential men in football history
How Matt Busby, Bill Shankly and Jock Stein became lifelong friends and football icons.
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A bloodbath and the pub is all in a day's work for Wicky
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What went wrong at Wilko?
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Kelly Cates on the 10 songs that have soundtracked her life
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Why did a County Durham killer come to be seen by some as a folk hero?
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