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Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
Police say two children among three dead in Northern Ireland shooting
Police confirmed all three died from gunshot wounds and were from the same household.
Milan wins Tour stage 17 in sprint finish
Jonathan Milan claims his second victory of this year's Tour de France by winning a sprint finish on stage 17.
New signings feature as Arsenal defeat Milan
Summer signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga all play as Arsenal beat AC Milan in their opening pre-season game in Singapore.
M&S ad banned over 'unhealthily thin' model
The advertising watchdog said the model's pose and pointy shoes made her appear too slim.
City traders jailed for interest rate-rigging have convictions quashed
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo said for a decade they were victims of a series of miscarriages of justice relating to the manipulation of Libor and Euribor interest rates.
Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
Tech glitch leaves some disabled people unable to pay for care
Some carers have not been paid for more than a week due to an issue with a funding system used by UK councils.
Why were City traders' convictions quashed and what happens next?
Convictions for rate-rigging by Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo have been quashed, so what happens now?
Backlash grows after Zelensky strips anti-corruption bodies of independence
Protests gather pace in Ukrainian cities as some of Kyiv's closest allies sound alarm bells.
Police deny driving counter-protesters to asylum hotel demonstration
Essex Police says it is not "collaborating" with people supporting asylum seekers in Epping.
Dawson removes Jaiswal in second over of England Test return
England's Liam Dawson takes a wicket in the second over of his Test match return as he removes Yashasvi Jaiswal for 58.
British surgeon who had his legs removed accused of fraud
Neil Hopper, 49, is also accused of encouraging the commission of grievous bodily harm.
Potter rejects Woodward's 'losing mentality' claim
Wing Harry Potter denies there is a "losing mentality" in the Australia squad after criticism from former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward.
I don't care about my age, 19-year-old Reform council leader tells BBC
George Finch, the UK's youngest council leader at 19, had thought he would become a history teacher.
I don't care about my age, 19-year-old Reform council leader tells BBC
George Finch, the UK's youngest council leader at 19, had thought he would become a history teacher.
Faisal Islam: Trump's tough tariff tactics are getting results
Following the deal with Japan, it could now be said that the aggressive approach to trade by Trump is yielding results.
New MasterChef series starring sacked hosts to be aired, BBC confirms
The amateurs series was filmed last year featuring sacked hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Jaiswal hits 'extraordinary' four off Archer
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal manages to uppercut a rapid short ball from England's Jofra Archer in "extraordinary" fashion on day one of the fourth Test match at Old Trafford.
Should Agyemang & Kelly start Euros final?
Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly have shone from the bench for England in Euro 2025 - this is the case for and against them starting Sunday's final.