Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.
'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
A woman in her 20s has been charged by gardaí (Irish police) and is due in court on Friday evening.
Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.
Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands of gamers unable to play
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".
Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.
Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.
They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
Chris Mason: What Burnham's first week in power tells us about his agenda
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chris Mason explains.
How Jimothy the raccoon became the internet's latest animal obsession
It all began with an innocuous video shared by Seattle resident Kiana Hall on Instagram.
Heatwave anxiety made me feel helpless - here’s how to manage it
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.
Why the UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good', say Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
On Thursday, Axel Rudakubana was moved from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in Berkshire.
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
EA's bestselling football video game gets 16+ age rating due to loot boxes
The football game's popular Ultimate Team earns it a 16+ rating from age ratings board PEGI.
Sarah Ferguson's charity formally closes down
Sarah’s Trust had previously said it was closing “for the foreseeable future”.
Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?
The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
With great power comes great responsibility
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Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.
Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour title after Alpe d'Huez win
Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.
Hamilton fastest as new Aston Martin makes encouraging debut
Lewis Hamilton leads team-mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers
Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.
