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Lauren James is top of your ratings as England beat the Netherlands at Euro 2025.
Djokovic to face Sinner in tantalising semi-final
Novak Djokovic set up a mouth-watering semi-final against Italian top seed Jannik Sinner after coming through a tricky encounter against Flavio Cobolli.
Police preparing for Donald Trump to visit Scotland
The US President is expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens later this month.
England thump Netherlands to get title defence back on track
Lauren James scores two goals for defending champions England against Netherlands to revive their hopes of qualifying for the Euro 2025 quarter-finals.
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.
Why do Channel migrants want to come to the UK?
As the UK and France agree to find "new solutions" to the small boat crossings, BBC Verify looks at why asylum seekers want to come to the UK.
Linda Yaccarino departs as boss of Musk's X
Her exit comes at a difficult time for Musk who, in a brief reply, thanked her for her "contributions."
Christian Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.
Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.
Russia's summer push in Ukraine targets three fronts but faces stern resistance
Analysis of Russia's advance in northern and eastern Ukraine in maps.
Tottenham agree £55m fee for West Ham's Kudus
Tottenham agree a £55m fee with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
PC denies losing control in Manchester Airport brawl
An officer says his actions were justified at the trial of two brothers accused of assaulting police.
Met 'truly sorry' for distress to Al Fayed victims
Detectives have written to alleged victims of the late Harrods boss and promised to answer questions about their ongoing investigation.
Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise
The Bank of England estimates that monthly bills will increase by £107, but it could have been worse.
Police preparing for Donald Trump to visit Scotland
The US President is expected to visit his new golf course in Aberdeenshire when it opens later this month.
How an act of kindness put passer-by in path of killer driver at family dispute
Those who knew Chris Marriott, from Sheffield, say he always put other people before himself.
Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.
Christian Horner sacked as team principal of F1's Red Bull
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.