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BBC must fight to restore trust, Nandy tells MPs
The culture secretary tells MPs the BBC “has faced criticism from all sides”, as Donald Trump threatens to sue for $1bn over a documentary edit.
Webb backs officials over disallowed Liverpool goal
Howard Webb insists it was "not unreasonable" for Virgil van Dijk's goal to be disallowed for offside against Manchester City
Government to reconsider compensation for women not warned of pension age change
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress
Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.
Northern Lights set to dazzle UK this week due to possible 'severe' geomagnetic storm
Activity on the surface of the Sun means the chance of the Northern Lights shining over the UK is high this week as Elizabeth Rizzini explains.
Will We See Trump v BBC In Court?
How likely is it that President Trump’s threat to sue the BBC will end up in court?
More than 90 prisoners freed by mistake since April
The government publishes new figures for England and Wales, as it faces pressure over accidental releases.
Nurses penalised for complaining about trans woman in changing room, tribunal told
Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.
'Written in the stars' - but Earps expects Man Utd boos on return
Paris St-Germain keeper Mary Earps says a return to former club Manchester United was 'written in the stars', but expects some booing in Wednesday's Champions League tie.
Hospital trust fined £500k over death of young woman on mental health unit
Alice Figueiredo, 22, took her own life at Goodmayes Hospital, east London, in July 2015.
Man dances for 144 hours to break video game marathon record
Szabolcs Csépe played Dance Dance Revolution for six days to secure his place in the record books.
'There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre
"I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.
Andrew shuts down Pitch@Palace business
The closure of the former prince's start-up competition Pitch@Palace marks his step away from public life
Alcaraz battles back to beat Fritz in thriller
Carlos Alcaraz battles back from a set down to edge past Taylor Fritz in a thrilling contest and close on a place in the knockout stages at the ATP Finals.
Reinventing Football - five things fans would change
BBC Sport asked football fans to rip up the rulebook and suggest one change to the game. Here are the top five talking points from thousands of replies.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdict
The top court is Trump's last hope of having a jury's unanimous verdict thrown out. Whether it will take the case is unclear.
Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
The requirement means the penalty would likely be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis.
Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Despite having worked with sharks for 30 years, Mexican Mauricio Hoyos never thought he would encounter one so close up.