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A beauty pageant turned ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown
www.bbc.com Miss Fiji 2024: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown at tumultuous beauty pageantAllegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?
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Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island
www.bbc.com Post Office campaigner Alan Bates marries on Richard Branson's islandThe 70-year-old ties the knot with his partner of 34 years in the Caribbean.
- www.bbc.com I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC
Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.
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Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet
www.bbc.com AfD hopes for further gains in east Germany as state elections loomAfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.
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Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost
www.bbc.com Children in care made to pack up their lives in bin bagsCampaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags
- www.bbc.com Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'
A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.
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Thousands of people get set for Great North Run
www.bbc.com Great North Run welcomes 60,000 participants for 43rd eventConditions are expected to be XXXXX as the race from Newcastle to South Shields commences.
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How did gun crime inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?
www.bbc.com How did gun crime in Nottingham inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?Several plots in the the BBC's award-winning drama mirror real-life cases in Nottingham.
- www.bbc.com Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK
Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.
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Is the rock scene still a boys' club?
www.bbc.com Female and non-binary acts 'sick' of being overlooked on line-upsSlam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.
- www.bbc.com Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters
Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.
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Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
www.bbc.com Why is Pope Francis doing a long tour when he's so frail?Over the years, Pope Francis has seemed to suggest he is slowing down, only to ramp up activities again.
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Spotted dick to jambalaya: Terry's 50 years of feeding MPs
www.bbc.com Spotted dick to Jambalaya: Chef's 50 years of feeding MPsAs he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.
- www.bbc.com Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'
Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.
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US Secretary of State Blinken to visit UK to 'reaffirm special relationship'
www.bbc.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit the UKMr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy for talks covering the Middle East and Ukraine.
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The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global
www.bbc.com Newspaper headlines: 'Tax the rich' for winter fuel and Oasis go globalSunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.
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'Don't take the mickey' - Vaughan warns England
www.bbc.com England vs Sri Lanka: 'Don't take the mickey' - Michael Vaughan warns home sideFormer captain Michael Vaughan warns England not to "take the mickey out of the game" after a sloppy second day allows Sri Lanka back into the third Test.
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Sabalenka holds off Pegula to win first US Open title
www.bbc.com US Open women's final 2024: Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to win third Grand Slam titleAryna Sabalenka wins her first US Open title as she puts the disappointment of last year's final behind her to hold off American home hope Jessica Pegula.
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'He even laid out cones in warm-up' - 5 live experts on Carsley
www.bbc.com Republic of Ireland 0-2 England: What BBC Radio 5 Live saw in Lee Carsley's first gameBBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis discuss what they saw in England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.
- www.bbc.com What questions do Clarke's Scots face in Portugal?
BBC Scotland pundits give their thoughts ahead of Scotland's visit to Portugal in Nations League Group A1.
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Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election
www.bbc.com Vaughan Gething, the ex-first minister, to stand down at electionThe ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again.
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Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England
www.bbc.com England 'take the handbrake off' to make positive start under Lee CarsleyEngland took the handbrake off against the Republic of Ireland to leave their fans with plenty to be optimistic about after Lee Carsley's first game as interim boss.
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Yellow weather warning issued as UK set for thundery rain
www.bbc.com Weather: Met Office issues yellow warning for thundery rainOfficials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.
- www.bbc.com King and Queen enjoy Braemar Highland Games
Charles and Camilla were keen spectators at the games on their summer break to Aberdeenshire.
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GB's Cockroft wins 800m for ninth Paralympic gold
www.bbc.com Paralympics 2024: Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins T34 800m goldGreat Britain's Hannah Cockroft wins her ninth career Paralympic gold medal as she leads home a British one-two in the T34 800m final at Paris 2024.
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England give Sri Lanka route into final Test
www.bbc.com England vs Sri Lanka: Tourists find route back into final Test at The OvalEngland give Sri Lanka a way back into the final Test on a curious second day at The Kia Oval.
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£30m a year - why F1 designer is one of sport's highest-earning Britons
www.bbc.com Adrian Newey: What makes 'visionary' F1 designer so special?Adrian Newey is paid more than most drivers on the F1 grid. Andrew Benson analyses what makes the man joining Aston Martin next year so successful - and so in demand.
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GB swimmer Clegg wins second gold of Paralympics
www.bbc.com Paris 2024 Paralympics: GB swimmer Clegg wins second gold medalStephen Clegg wins his second gold medal of the 2024 Paralympics in a tightly-contested men's S12 100m butterfly final.
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Sri Lanka fight back on day two against England
www.bbc.com England v Sri Lanka highlights: Bad light an issue again as tourists fight back on day twoSri Lanka reach 211-5 at stumps after bowling England out for 325, before bad light once again brings an early end to play on day two at The Oval.
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Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star
www.bbc.com Jenny Hastings: Body found in search for wife of rugby starJenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.
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NHS has been broken by past governments, Keir Starmer tells BBC
www.bbc.com NHS 'broken' by past government, Keir Starmer tells BBCThe prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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Cross leads youthful England to win over Ireland
www.bbc.com Ireland v England: Kate Cross' 6-30 secures visitors' win in ODI openerKate Cross takes six wickets and scores 38 not out as England beat Ireland by four wickets in the first one-day international.
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Strictly's Aljaž: I left show to become a dad
www.bbc.com Strictly dancer Aljaž Škorjanec says he took break 'to become a dad'It comes as the Sun reported he left after an incident with another dancer, which his representative denies.
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Hewett beaten in Paralympic final thriller
www.bbc.com Alfie Hewett beaten by Tokito Oda in Paralympics gold-medal match at Paris 2024Alfie Hewett loses a thrilling Paralympic wheelchair tennis men's singles final to Tokito Oda having held a gold-medal point.
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Antiques Roadshow expert to auction off collection
www.bbc.com Antiques Roadshow expert to auction items from her collectionAntique birdcages and miniature furniture are among auction lots from Bunny Campione's collection.
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England cruise past France in warm-up friendly
www.bbc.com England 38-19 France: Red Roses begin WXV1 preparations with comfortable winEngland begin their preparations for WXV1 with a convincing friendly win over Six Nations rivals France at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium.
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Powell wins judo silver after 'going through hell'
www.bbc.com Paralympics 2024: British judoka Dan Powell wins maiden Games medalBritish judoka Dan Powell takes -90kg J1 silver after losing to Brazil's Arthur Cavalcante da Silva in Paris.
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Body Shop's remaining stores rescued from administration
www.bbc.com The Body Shop rescued from administration by Auréa GroupThe deal for the cosmetics firm appears to secure the immediate future for remaining staff.
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'What a moment!' Hull claims maiden Test wicket
www.bbc.com England v Sri Lanka: Josh Hull claims his first Test wicket as he dismiss Pathum NissankaWatch the moment England's Josh Hull picks up his first Test wicket as he gets Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka for 64 on day two of the third Test at The Oval.
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Roads closed as fire rages in town centre
www.bbc.com Kidderminster smoke from large fire causes hazard for driversResidents are advised to close doors and windows near the blaze in a derelict building on Park Lane.