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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.
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Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
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Health
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
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Europe
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
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Health
How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
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US & Canada
AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
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Technology
Royal Navy crew killed in helicopter crash named
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Devon
Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
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Sport headlines

Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know
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England
Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool
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Liverpool
How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run
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Tennis
Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
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Celtic
Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League
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Athletics

Countdown to the World Cup: 6 days to go

Here's what you need to know ahead of the World Cup
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World Cup
Meet the squad for Scotland's first appearance in the World Cup since 1998
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Sport
The 10 most memorable goals that defined the 2022 World Cup. Video, 00:06:19
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World Cup
Download your 2026 tournament wall chart here
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Blue Peter
David Baddiel: How has football defined 'Englishness' over 60 years? Audio, 28 minutes
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Man shot with crossbow on university campus
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Surrey
Woman warns of 'ketamine bladder' after drug use scarred hers for life
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Scotland
I've got epilepsy and I've been rejected from 300 jobs in a year
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Wales
Dumped animal carcasses in rivers 'shameful' say litter pickers
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Northern Ireland
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Stacey Dooley reveals new 'challenging and important' documentaries
The programmes will look at a range of issues facing the UK today, from drug use to life in army barracks.
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Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime
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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
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Asia
'This is Nicolas Cage going full Nicolas Cage, playing with a genre he knows inside out'
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Must Watch
Notting Hill and Love Actually actors star in film about Parkinson's disease
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Wales
Aguilera completes line-up for Sandringham festival
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Norfolk
Award-winning sitcom Schitt's Creek is coming to BBC iPlayer
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Give fish and chips a twist with one of our delicious makeovers
Treat yourself with a delightful chippy tea, perfect for Friday night.
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Food
Try these homemade dupes of your fast food favourites
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Food
Struggling to sleep? The foods and drinks that could help - and what to avoid
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Why 'fricy' could be the next big food trend this summer
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MasterChef finalists battle it out in the Caribbean. Video, 00:00:58
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MasterChef

Health and wellbeing

Can regular strength training help you live longer?
New research reveals the optimal weekly amount of resistance or weight training to strengthen muscles and boost long-term health.
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Health
'New treatment melted my bowel cancer away'
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England
Trying to get fitter? Why you might actually need to eat more
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Food
Experts say not just young sporty men at risk of deadly 'silent' heart issues
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Peter Shilton: I feared people would leak my addiction
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Essex

Money

'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
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London
Pupils' upcycling scheme helps lower cost of prom
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Leicestershire
Lessons from films: How (not) to handle your first day at work
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Watch out for this hard-to-spot scam when booking a holiday
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Scam Secrets
From talent show tween to music mogul: The business of 'Queen B' Beyoncé Audio, 45 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Classic Monaco Grand Prix images through the years
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Formula 1
Panic over as Dad's Army fans foot van repairs
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Norfolk
Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile'
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Cambridgeshire
Farmer's stone lifting hunt 'honouring the past'
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Cumbria

Arts and culture

'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
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Culture
Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
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Culture
Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compare them
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Culture
Crystal portrait celebrates Marilyn Monroe at 100
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Essex
Make You Feel My Love: How the Bob Dylan song became a huge hit for Adele. Audio, 28 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
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Asia
Debunking the claim migrants will get half of all new homes. Audio, 00:05:15
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Sounds
Heat experts warn Fifa of bottle ban health risk
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World Cup
Should Portugal reconsider its radical drug decriminalisation policy? Audio, 23 minutes
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Science and nature

Can this car break a world land speed record?
Engineers working on the hydrogen-powered vehicle say they are 'very proud and honoured' to be part of the landmark project.
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England
What is a Fata Morgana? 'Surreal' sea mirage spotted on horizon
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Cornwall
How a lost road became a successful rewilding project
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Surrey
Drones give unique insight into tigers in the wild in BBC world first
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Tiger Island
'It warms your heart': The farmer who loves rare butterflies. Video, 00:04:26
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When London is submerged by floods, a woman seeks safety with her newborn
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Investigating the stinking scandal lurking in our rivers
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Believe in Magic: The children's charity that hid a dark truth
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The highs and lows of Britney Spears' life told through 10 pictures
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