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Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had "fired warning shots" and disputed the number of reported deaths.
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030 in 'water revolution', minister pledges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a "water revolution" and that the water sector is broken.
Police launch underwater search for missing woman
Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen on Saturday morning at a petrol station in Northwich, police say.
Performer unfurls Palestinian flag on Royal Opera House stage
A cast member unfurls a Palestinian flag during a curtain call, prompting a brief scuffle as an official tries to take it away.
Japan's ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest
The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
Four remain in hospital after school coach crash
The coach involved in the crash has now been recovered and police continue to investigate.
England call in police over racist abuse of Carter
England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing "a lot of racial abuse".
England call in police over racist abuse of Carter
England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing "a lot of racial abuse".
'Cautious calm' reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes
More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.
Pressure & better keepers - why penalties are being missed at Euro 2025
The penalty shootout between England and Sweden at Euro 2025 will go down as one of the most dramatic in football history - but it was not an outlier at the tournament. BBC Sport investigates why...
Man held on suspicion of double murder after fire
The arrest comes after Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson died following the fire at their home.
Reform councillors obstructed by officials, Farage says
The Reform leader tells the BBC his councillors are being "hamstrung" by existing bureaucracies.
'Desperation driving Australia - but it only gets you so far'
The Lions finished the first Test sloppily but at their best they're streets ahead of the Wallabies, writes Tom English.
Dozens dead after Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
The incident happened in Vietnam's popular Ha Long Bay during bad weather, with five people still missing, local reports say.
'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch
Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".
At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
At least 17 dead in South Korea floods and landslides
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.
Usyk and 'Ivan' - the untouchable duo who can't be beaten?
BBC Sport looks at where Oleksandr Usyk ranks among the all-time heavyweight greats and who in the current generation could beat him.