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Analysis of the results at the general election
SNP loses 'damaging' 38 seats so far as final result delayed
The first minister says his party has "soul searching" to do after a series of losses to Labour.
Biggest-ever gap between number of votes and MPs hits Reform and Greens
Labour's win is the most disproportionate on record, BBC Verify finds, as parties call for change.
Alcaraz seals win against Tiafoe with marvellous drop-shot
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Frances Tiafoe 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in a thrilling match on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Champion Alcaraz beats Tiafoe in five-set thriller
Carlos Alcaraz keeps alive his hopes of retaining his Wimbledon title by coming through a five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe.
EU's most Russia-friendly leader meets Putin in Moscow
Hungary PM Viktor Orban's visit to Russia was heavily criticised by EU leaders and Ukraine.
Pro-Gaza candidates squeeze Labour vote in some constituencies
The party lost a number of former strongholds to independent candidates campaigning on pro-Palestine platforms.
Sir John Curtice: The dramatic Tory decline behind Labour's landslide
The BBC's polling expert says Labour is heading towards a landslide on the back of a dramatic Tory collapse.
Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?
The new top team includes the UK's first female chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as well as party veterans such as Ed Miliband and Yvette Cooper.
What went wrong for the Conservatives?
A post-mortem is under way along with a debate about the direction the Tories should go next.
Andrew Tate free to leave Romania but not the EU
The brothers' are still awaiting trial for and their new freedom of movement is subject to appeal
Sinn Féin becomes NI's largest Westminster party
It comes after a hugely disappointing night for the DUP, which has lost three seats.
Sinn Féin becomes NI's largest Westminster party
It comes after a hugely disappointing night for the DUP, which has lost three seats.
Spain v Germany - dissecting Euro 2024's two best teams
Two football heavyweights go head-to-head on Friday as hosts Germany face Spain in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Reeves: 'There's not a huge amount of money'
The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour.
Mexico's coast battered by Hurricane Beryl
Thousands in the region, home to tourist hotspots Tulum and Cancún, are being evacuated.
One PM out and another in... the day in 60 seconds
Key moments as Sir Keir Starmer enters 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election win.
'Best underarm serve I've seen!' - Bublik hits 'unplayable' ace
23rd seed Alexander Bublik hits an 'un-playable' ace against 12th seed Tommy Paul.
Chris Mason: 'Starmer tsunami' as voters show ruthless drive to eject Tories
The whirlwind of British politics continues and the UK is to have its fourth prime minister in under two years, the BBC's political editor says.
Starmer vows to serve whole UK as new Labour PM
The Labour leader pledges to return politics to "public service" after his party's landslide win.