BBC News
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Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
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Newscast - How Does The UK Fight Wildfires? - BBC Sounds
Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.
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Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund
Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
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Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain
Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, David Cifaldi hiked down Montana's Granite Peak with a hiking pole piercing his side.
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
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Greens review social media operation as Polanski row rumbles on
The Green Party is grappling with how to manage its social media following a controversial post by its leader.
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Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.
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Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
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British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
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Alan Shearer: Challenging times ahead for Newcastle after Eddie Howe exit
MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old club after the departure of manager Eddie Howe.
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Joe Root: England Test captaincy could be exactly what batter needs, says Michael Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.
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Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
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Why do parts of England and Wales keep falling into drought?
More than half of England and the whole of Wales has been declared to be in drought this week - the third such event over the past five years.
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Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace
Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.
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Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action's co-founder permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.
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John Stones: Ex-Man City defender joins Inter Milan on free transfer
England defender John Stones joins Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan on a free transfer and signs a two-year contract.
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UK warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.
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Ukraine: Strikes near Zelensky's hometown as hundred of drones launched
Eight people, including two boys and a girl, have died during a Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine, according to local officials.
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Minimum 10-game ban for players found guilty of discrimination – FA
Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association rules.
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Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year
Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.
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Who is potential new Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle?
German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies.
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Eddie Howe: Does Newcastle manager's departure mark the beginning of the end of Saudi dream?
Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing.
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Arran Strong: Tributes paid as search called off for British surfer lost at sea
Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off.
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Prison recalls up 28% in England and Wales, new figures reveal
There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.
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Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland: Their decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.
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Glen Hansard: Meeting heroes and the tape that changed his life
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
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Greek police probe 'foul play' in death of woman found in suitcase
Elisabeth-Jane Ross's body was found in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district in Athens on 18 July.
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Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime gang leader faces extradition
The ex-boxing promoter was previously named in court as the head of an international drug cartel.
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Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.
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Victims of Legacy boss Robert Bush 'unable to get funeral plan refunds'
Robert Bush defrauded 172 people who bought funeral plans out of £562,000, a court hears.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM Tusk
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
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Police launched reporter phone surveillance after MI5 agent murder
BBC tribunal win reveals new information about hidden data collection.
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Newcastle: Eddie Howe to leave as manager with immediate effect
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
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Stephen Fleming: England appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach, with Joe Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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Crete fires: Thousands evacuated as Europe wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
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Djed Spence: Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi tells England defender to stay at club
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
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Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
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Fossil hunter discovers rare 'sea dragon' at Lavernock Point
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
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Premier League preview: Is it the most open title race in years?
Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.
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Chelsea sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix in £52m deal
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
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Nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during summer heatwaves, UKHSA estimates
The agency said its preliminary date suggests "it is likely that 2026 could see the highest number of heat-associated deaths on record", following weeks of high temperatures.
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NFL: Seydou Traore's journey to Miami Dolphins draft pick
Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the London-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.
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Greater Manchester mayoral election polling stations open
Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor.
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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
Experts have told the BBC that the earthworks suggest Israel is planning for a long-term internal border.
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Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 30 as rescuers keep searching through extreme heat
Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centres, struggling to keep cool as temperatures soar.