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Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Gaza health ministry says the figures for the last 24 hours take the overall toll of malnutrition deaths to 154 since 2023.
'Stokes pushes the limit and gives England a peek into their nightmare'
Ben Stokes has pushed himself to the limit and missing the fifth India Test at The Oval gives England a peek into their worst nightmare, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
Man guilty of Manchester Airport attack on police officers
Mohammed Amaaz was seen attacking two female officers in footage shared widely on social media.
British brother and sister, 11 and 13, drown off beach in Spain
The children's father, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive by authorities on Tuesday evening.
Police force cannot investigate itself over sex abuse claims, says Tories
South Yorkshire Police cannot probe claims its own officers abused grooming victims, say critics.
What caused the Manchester Airport brawl? Footage shows how violence erupted
CCTV and body-cam footage captured the chain of events leading up to the arrest of two brothers.
Freed British-Israeli hostage says Starmer 'risks rewarding terror' with Palestinian recognition
Emily Damari says the prime minister is "not on the right side of history" with his plan for a Palestinian state.
France want regular Lions games - Benazzi
France want to make up for lost time with a long-term relationship with the British and Irish Lions says federation vice-president Abdel Benazzi
TikTok removes video by Huda Beauty boss over anti-Israel conspiracy theories
Huda Kattan is accused of "using her massive platform to spread vile antisemitic conspiracy theories".
Murder-obsessed teen jailed for plotting mass school shooting
A court heard Felix Winter, 18, idolised the killers behind the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in the US.
Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
World Athletics introduces gene test for female category
Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions will have to take a one-time gene test, says World Athletics.
Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure
NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week, the BBC understands.
A summer of uncertainty - how are Crystal Palace shaping up for new season?
Sami Mokbel analyses a summer of uncertainty for Crystal Palace which threatens to continue.
Trump takes aim at US Fed as import drop lifts economy
The president used new data to criticise America's central bank ahead of a decision on interest rates.
Palestine Action can challenge UK ban, court rules
The group's co-founder wins a bid to bring a legal challenge after the government banned it as a terror organisation.
Watch: Sharon Osbourne cries as she views tributes to late husband Ozzy
Sharon was seen crying as she laid flowers at a tribute for her late husband.
The delicate politics behind the UK's move on Palestinian statehood
The government's statehood policy marks a hugely significant shift in the UK's diplomatic stance.
Tsunami Warnings Across the Pacific
A massive earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
Streeting invites doctors for fresh talks next week - but won't negotiate on pay
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.