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UK has intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to go through English Channel, says PM Keir Starmer bbc.in/4vsOgc5

UK armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Channel

Royal Marine Commandos boarded the vessel in an operation lasting six hours in the early hours of Sunday.

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Scotland defeat Haiti 1-0 in their first men's FIFA World Cup game in 28 years - follow live bbc.in/446ONUH

Haiti vs Scotland LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C score, TV stream, radio commentary, updates &...

Watch BBC One coverage, listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, follow text updates, in-play clips and the latest match stats as Scotland take on Haiti in their first World Cup game in Boston.

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Rugby star and fundraiser Kevin Sinfield and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson lead King’s Birthday Honours bbc.in/3SEhmGw

King's Birthday Honours: Kevin Sinfield, Julia Donaldson and Malorie Blackman top list

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar on stock market debut bbc.in/4vD2kzg

SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar on stock market...

The company's shares started trading at $150 each (£112) shortly before noon eastern time, above the company's estimated listing price of $135.

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SpaceX shares begin trading on US stock exchange, putting Elon Musk on track to be first trillionaire bbc.in/4eoN95H

SpaceX IPO: Company debuts on stock exchange, setting Elon Musk on course to $1tn - follow live

The company says its shares could trade at about $135 each (£100), setting the company's valuation on track for about $1.75tn.

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Keir Starmer defends "hard-edged decisions" on defence spending and tells BBC it is his duty to carry on as UK prime minister bbc.in/4gfMu95

Keir Starmer faces fresh blow after resignations by Al Carns and John Healey over defence spending...

Armed Forces Minister Al Carns follows Defence Secretary John Healey in quitting the government over a dispute about military funding.

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British artist David Hockney has died aged 88, his publicist has said bbc.in/4xqwEP4

Artist David Hockney dies aged 88

The painter was one of the most influential and recognisable British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say bbc.in/4ektynl

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.

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Dan Jarvis named as new UK defence secretary after John Healey's resignation - follow live bbc.in/4v7zS8X

Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quits hours after Defence Secretary John Healey steps down over...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will "always do what is necessary to protect our national security", as he announces Dan Jarvis as the new defence secretary.

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Al Carns resigns as armed forces minister, saying he cannot defend "inadequate" investment - follow live bbc.in/4vJeKpg

Al Carns resigns as armed forces minister hours after defence secretary steps down

John Healey says he was told the spending plans on Monday afternoon - and now has "no other option than to submit my resignation".

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The El Niño weather pattern has officially begun and threatens record global heat, US scientists say bbc.in/4ege0AG

El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending plans - follow live bbc.in/4efyKZn

Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending plans

Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending plans

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US launches new strikes on Iran after US President Donald Trump vows to hit country 'hard' bbc.in/4olqRGE

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'

US Central Comand said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

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Essex Police given new information about West Ham co-owner David Sullivan following BBC Panorama investigation bbc.in/4olc0f7

Essex Police given new David Sullivan information

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

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England cricket captain Ben Stokes out of team for next Test after incident in London nightclub bbc.in/4vGpbtH

Ben Stokes out of England squad, Joe Root captains for second Test

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

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Family of Belfast victim say "unrest is not welcome" and thank people who "saved his life" by stepping in bbc.in/4xhHaIq

Belfast knife attack suspect appears in court, as police say victim lost his left eye - follow live

Hadi Alodid has been remanded in custody for four weeks after being charged with attempted murder, threats to kill an NHS radiographer and possession of a knife.

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Victim in knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lost his left eye, court hears, as suspect named as Hadi Alodid bbc.in/4xkcGFK

Victim in Belfast knife attack lost his left eye, court hears, as suspect named for first time -...

Hadi Alodid has been remanded in custody for four weeks after being charged with attempted murder.

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US conducting strikes in Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says - follow live bbc.in/4e1kbtG

Live: US striking Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

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Several homes on fire across Belfast as disorder continues following knife attack bbc.in/49NVcYl

Several homes on fire and bus set alight in Belfast as disorder flares following knife attack -...

Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm, after a man, 30, was charged with attempted murder.

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Protesters set fire to bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack bbc.in/3SwCmio

Protesters set fire to bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack - follow live

Police have charged a man, 30, with attempted murder as demonstrators gather in Northern Ireland.

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