Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
Why replacing leasehold may be easier said than done
The government wants to abolish leasehold, but replacing it could prove far more complicated
Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.
Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.
Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.
Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.
England players to be told not to jump hoardings
England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.
Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from across the North Sea?
Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday
The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.
Harry's bad news lands at wrong time, but prince sticks to script
The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK, but his first day of engagements was overshadowed by his defeat in court.
Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.
Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen
Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.
The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
Hungary's public news broadcasts halted in bid to scrap Orban-era propaganda
The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.
Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension.
Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.
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Nigel Farage Resigns As MP
Nigel Farage resigns as MP but says he’ll fight the by-election.
After 250 years, do US citizens still believe in the American Dream?
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'The moments I still play tennis for' - extraordinary Djokovic wins five-set epic
Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.
Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India
England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.
Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit
BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
Fulham appoint Arbeloa as Silva's successor
Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who left for Benfica.
'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final
Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.
