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Afghans resettled in UK hit by new data breach
Personal data of up to 3,700 Afghans have potentially been exposed after a cyber-attack on a company working with the MoD.
DC police chief retains command after deal with Trump administration
The city had asked a judge to block Attorney General Bondi's order that put in place an "emergency police commissioner".
No ceasefire, no deal. What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
Three BBC correspondents at the meeting in Alaska assess what we learned about the two leaders and what's next for the war.
Blackpink: K-pop band make 'epic Wembley dream' come true
The quartet have become the first Korean girl group to headline a concert at London's Wembley Stadium.
Watch: How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded in 82 seconds
The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks.
UK trade envoy resigns over northern Cyprus visit
Labour MP Afzal Khan as resigned after criticism of his visit last week to the territory, which isn't recognised by the UK government.
Are mangoes good for diabetes? Indian studies challenge conventional wisdom
Two Indian trials suggest that controlled mango consumption, instead of carbs, may improve blood sugar in diabetes.
'Next time in Moscow?' - Putin invites Trump to Russia with rare use of English
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited US President Donald Trump to Moscow at the end of their joint press conference in Alaska.
'I spend £120 a month on buses': Under-22s on what free travel would mean to them
They welcome a call for under-22s in England to get free bus passes to help them into work and education.
The 104-year-old WW2 veteran who moved the Queen to tears
Yavar Abbas reflects on his experiences on the front line - and the wars engulfing the world today.
Topshop returns to the High Street, but can it get its cool back?
For many people, the stores defined their childhood. Now they are due to come back.
'Ekitike is instant Anfield hero but defence brutally exposed'
Hugo Ekitike's headline act does not disguise flaws which Liverpool boss Arne Slot must address, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
The Papers: 'Ukraine's fate in their hands' and 'Praying for peace'
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's high-stakes summit in Alaska dominates Saturday's papers.
Watch: Royals and veterans mark VJ Day 80 years on
The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.
'When will it stop?' - league opener halted as Semenyo reports racism
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse from the crowd during their Premier League match at Liverpool.
Opening game of Premier League halted after Semenyo reports racist abuse
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse from the crowd during their Premier League match at Liverpool.
'Diogo's day' - emotional Anfield tribute for Jota
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa dedicates the defending champions' win over Bournemouth in their Premier League opener to the late Diogo Jota, describing it as 'Diogo's day'.
An artist on the run, an exhibition censored: How China tried to silence a Thai art show
The Burmese curators of the show, which contained Tibetan, Uyghur and Hong Kong art, have fled to the UK.
Jazz pianist thought job offer from Spike Lee 'was spam'
Fergus McCreadie found himself flying to New York to work on the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest.
Rodgers agitated by transfer talk - but what do Celtic need to do?
Brendan Rodgers lost his patience when asked again about transfers but what else do Celtic's need this summer?