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Chris Mason: The crunching trade-offs and big numbers Burnham may soon confront
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason reflects on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan.
Lobbing Federer changed his life – the cult hero back at Wimbledon
Marcus Willis is best known for playing Roger Federer on Wimbledon's Centre Court but, 10 years on, he says he is not defined by that magical moment.
Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me
The woman raped by James Holder exclusively reveals she worked for him and had to face him days after he attacked her.
Mexico set up potential England last-16 tie after win over 10-man Ecuador
Mexico cruise into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium.
'Defence black hole' and 'Starmer's gift to Burnham'
Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava
A stream of thick orange lava was seen trailing from Europe's biggest active volcano, Mount Etna in Italy, snaking through the mountain.
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan
England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.
Right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
England right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?
Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?
120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?
Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?
Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
Williams edged by Joint in epic three‑setter on singles return
Serena Williams came close to a sensational comeback win on her Wimbledon return before narrowly losing an epic three-setter to Maya Joint 3-6 7-6 (8-6) 3-6 at Wimbledon 2026
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older