UK drops planned Israel arrest warrant challenge
UK drops last government's plan to challenge Netanyahu arrest warrant
Keir Starmer's spokesperson said the issue was a matter for the International Criminal Court.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckkg525l93lo
Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?
Has Labour really found a bigger financial mess than it expected?
Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9r329y9pqxo
Celine Dion makes stirring comeback at Olympics
Celine Dion makes live comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgerkx08dw0o
Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style
Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony kicks off Games in unique style - BBC Sport
The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cw4yepmknkpo
Doctor Who spin-off to star Tovey and Mbatha-Raw
Doctor Who: Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw to star in spin-off
The War Between The Land And The Sea "will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations", says showrunner Russell T Davies.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9r32xg2y0lo
Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says
Justin Timberlake was 'not intoxicated' during DWI arrest, lawyer says
Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxqjly724po
Lady Gaga performs at Olympics opening ceremony
Olympics highlights: Watch Lady Gaga's performance at the Paris 2024 opening ceremony - BBC Sport
Watch American singer Lady Gaga's stunning performance at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/videos/crgel57gj7no
What to expect from an Olympic ceremony like no other
Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Date, time, order & how to watch on BBC - BBC Sport
Date, time, order and how to watch on the BBC - here is everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/c728e504xego
Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics
Sabotage on the rails jeopardises big day for Paris
There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c28eyr3y18yo
Scottish bog gets world heritage status
Scotland's Flow Country wins Unesco world heritage listing
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gz1p2v12o
French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony
French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony
French rail company SNCF says its network has been targeted by "malicious acts".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gd9pqwlxo
Reeves expected to reveal shortfall of billions
Rachel Reeves expected to reveal public finance shortfall of billions
The chancellor confirms she will make a statement to Parliament next week on the state of public finances.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cydv2v3170eo
Griff has toured with Taylor Swift, but still gets stage fright
Griff on touring with Taylor Swift, stage fright and her debut album Vertigo
The singer talks about supporting Swift in stadiums and recording with Coldplay's Chris Martin.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c897wy5p1qlo
Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' arrested in Texas
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada: Mexican drug lord arrested in US
El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa cartel with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng4g31x1wo
Stride announces Conservative leadership bid
Mel Stride announces Conservative leadership bid
The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd1rp80v76lo
Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards
BookTok: Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards
More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2j32dz9zryo
Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis
Two million at risk of starvation in Tigray, aid official warns
Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c10l2vvjy9lo
Typhoon Gaemi hits China after deaths in Taiwan and Philippines
Typhoon Gaemi hits China after deaths in Taiwan and Philippines
Thousands are evacuated from southern China while Taiwan and the Philippines continue rescue operations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2gz7ky2weo
Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza
Gaza war: Israeli forces recover bodies of five hostages
The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51y9qpjyx8o
Hostage families deride Netanyahu's Congress speech
Israeli hostages' families anger at Netanyahu Congress speech
While supporters praise the PM's words, relatives of those held by Hamas treat them with derision.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg3ep0wll7qo
Famous Rockies resort of Jasper on fire as thousands flee
Canadian wildfires: 25,000 evacuated from tourist town of Jasper
People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgerpdwxjd9o
China and Russia stage first joint bomber patrol near Alaska
China and Russia stage first joint bomber patrol near Alaska
The patrol comes amid US warnings of deepening ties between China and Russia.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9x22k5qv2o
Race to contain 'enormous' oil spill after ship sinks off Philippines
Philippines: Industrial fuel tanker capsizes, causing oil spill
The oil tanker is one of two vessels to sink in the wider region as Typhoon Gaemi passes through.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjqepd5kk8ko
Anderson remarks on airport video irresponsible - Burnham
Lee Anderson's remarks on airport video 'irresponsible' - Burnham
The Reform UK MP says officers involved in an incident at Manchester Airport should be "commended".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk3ppjjlpmo
Charli XCX and Beth Gibbons up for Mercury Prize
Mercury Prize 2024: Charli XCX, Beth Gibbons and Last Dinner Party among nominees
The Last Dinner Party and Barry Can't Swim are also nominated for the album of the year prize.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz5r235rr08o
Biden tells US it's time to 'pass the torch' to Harris
Biden tells US it's time to 'pass the torch' to Harris
The president says in a primetime White House address: "I revere this office, but I love my country more."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c047281jj8do
Biden sidesteps hard truths in rare primetime opportunity
Biden sidesteps hard truths as he fails to seize primetime slot
Left unsaid in his TV address was the reality that he resigned because it was becoming clear he would lose to Donald Trump.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg5pq8ql1vo
UK getting more hot and more wet days – Met Office
UK getting more hot and more wet days – Met Office
The increase in the number of 'very hot days' of 30C or more has also been dramatic.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c147v82gxp2o
Can Deadpool and Wolverine spark Marvel's revival?
Deadpool and Wolverine: Can Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman save Marvel?
The superhero action-comedy arrives after a downturn in fortunes for Marvel's Cinematic Universe.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx82r5wdz22o
Tugendhat joins race to be next Tory leader
Tom Tugendhat joins race to be next Conservative leader
The former security minister becomes the second Tory MP to enter the contest to replace Rishi Sunak.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjr4p2jwqkvo
