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Tottenham agree £55m fee for West Ham's Kudus
Tottenham agree a £55m fee with West Ham to sign midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Bencic stuns Andreeva to set up Swiatek semi-final
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic stunned teenager Mirra Andreeva to reach a maiden semi-final at Wimbledon, where she will face eighth seed Iga Swiatek.
Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds
The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.
Steve Rosenberg: Moscow shrugs off Trump's irritation with Putin
But the US president's words have not gone unnoticed, writes the BBC's Russia Editor.
Man found guilty of murder of woman walking dog
A jury returns its verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing Anita Rose last summer.
French police raid on National Rally HQ prompts outrage from party leaders
Party president Jordan Bardella complains of an "unprecedented operation", as prosecutors investigate alleged fraud.
Queen meets tennis legends on Wimbledon visit
Queen Camilla has arrived at the All England Club to watch the day's quarter-final action.
Seven-year-old Southport survivor fought to save others, mum tells inquiry
At a hushed hearing, parents of those who survived the attack by Axel Rudakubana a year ago gave more than two hours of testimony.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
Lions win again but Brumbies expose flaws
The British and Irish Lions win again but concede four tries against a dogged Brumbies side in Canberra.
Jury-free trials recommended by senior judge to save courts from 'collapse'
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
Pret unveils new £13 salads as office lunch battle heats up
The chains says the new range is "priced competitively within the market for this type of lunchtime offer".