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The Papers: 'How Israel caused a famine' and 'Poisoned at summer camp'

The crisis in Gaza and a suspected poisoning at a UK summer camp dominate Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: How did South Park annoy Donald Trump?

How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

Rees-Zammit leaves NFL to return to rugby union

Louis Rees-Zammit decides to leave the NFL and return to playing rugby union.

Valiant but vulnerable - how Rangers escaped heat of Athens with hope

BBC Scotland looks at how Rangers overcame Panathinaikos as their Champions League qualifying task continues.

'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue. c

Olympic star 'seriously' hurt in climbing accident

Germany's double Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier is "seriously injured" in a severe mountaineering accident in Pakistan.

Two dead and two injured in attack at business

One man, who is in a life-threatening condition, has been detained in connection with the stabbings.

Suspect in murder of woman and her two teenage children dies

A service for Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara Rutledge, will also be held in Maguiresbridge on Wednesday morning.

Liam and Noel Gallagher's brother charged with rape

Paul Gallagher is also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and three counts of sexual assault.

The Papers: 'The lion ladies' and 'You can't fake that starvation'

The Lionesses' triumphant European Championship win and Gaza aid dominate Tuesday's papers.

England 'rode luck but not lucky' - Williamson

England won Euro 2025 after all three knockout matches went to extra time, two of them to penalties - but captain Leah Williamson says they were not "lucky".

Donald Trump vs The Wall Street Journal

Trump has sued the WSJ, but they’re not backing down

Music venues to be protected from noise complaints

It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.c

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward charged with rape

The Bafta winner, who faces rape and sexual assault allegations, denies "the charges against me entirely".

Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.

Littler wins Wattimena thriller but Van Gerwen goes out

Luke Littler survives a real scare before eventually beating Jermaine Wattimena 13-11 in a thriller to reach the World Matchplay quarter-finals, but Michael van Gerwen loses to Josh Rock.

Brits Raducanu & Norrie cause upsets in Washington

Britain's Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie both secure impressive victories at the Washington Open.

Venus Williams makes winning doubles return aged 45

Venus Williams celebrates victory in the women's doubles at the Washington Open after a 16-month absence, while Britain's Dan Evans and Cameron Norris advance to the second round.

How 'Tiger-like' Scheffler is conquering golf

With a vice-like grip on the Claret Jug, Scottie Scheffler's Open victory shows how he has become the most dominant men's golfer since Tiger Woods.

'Plenty of brilliant stuff' but Lions win leaves 'surreal' feeling

The British and Irish Lions start their Test series with victory over Australia but the game finishes flat after showing promise.

Royal swan count sees numbers on Thames resurface after dip

The traditional "swan upping" search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year.

How the 'greatest and worst shootout of all time' unfolded

One goalkeeper saved four penalties, the other kept out two and three players missed the target - how England came out on top of a rollercoaster shootout.

County Championship should be cut to 12 games - PCA

Cutting the County Championship from 14 games to 12 is the “only reasonable option” to protect welfare and improve standards, according to the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA).

Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision

Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.

Watch: Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground

The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.

Ex-PM 'extremely cavalier' in Brexit handling, says Tory MP

A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".

India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets

India's aviation regulator gives airlines that operate in the country a week to comply with the order.

England building 'urgency' - are they ready for Sweden?

England booked their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 in style with a thumping victory over Wales - so are they ready to take the next step?

Trump, Coldplay and red carpets - was this Superbowl or soccer?

BBC Sport reflects on the pre-match, half-time and post-match entertainment at the Club World Cup final, as well as the heightened security at the MetLife Stadium.

Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes

The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.c

England and Wales prepare for Euro 2025 battle

A place in the quarter-finals is up for grabs as defending champions England and tournament debutants Wales go head-to-head.

Four standout players from Spain's perfect start to Euro 2025

Spain are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 with a perfect record - so which players are standing out for the world champions?

Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv

The senior agent was shot in a car park in broad daylight on Thursday morning, CCTV shows.

Monstrous PSG 'leading a new era' - but problems for Real Madrid

Paris St-Germain look like a team building a dynasty after Luis Enrique's team took apart yet another European giant - this time Real Madrid 4-0 - to reach the Club World Cup final.

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie

Joe Locke will star in Clarkston, about two young men who bond while working night shifts at Costco.c

World Cup 2026 'most polluting ever' claims report

Next year's Fifa World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is set to be "the most climate-damaging" in the tournament's history, according to new research by environmentalists.

Alcaraz loses at golf - can Norrie beat him on SW19 grass?

Carlos Alcaraz's only defeats at Wimbledon have come to Andy Murray at golf - now Cameron Norrie aims to inflict another on the tennis court.

Norris takes first Silverstone win in dramatic race

McLaren's Lando Norris takes his first home victory in a chaotic, dramatic, rain-affected British Grand Prix.

Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France

The rail operator has apologised after passengers were stuck on the London-bound train that broke down near Calais.

Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com

Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.c

Defending champions England defeated by France

England's defence of their European title got off to a damaging start with defeat by France in their heavyweight group-stage clash in Zurich.

Sinner, Swiatek & Djokovic headline Saturday's Wimbledon action

World number one Jannik Sinner and defending women's champion Barbora Krejcikova play their third-round matches on Saturday - all you need to know.

Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they've been since the 90s

The band stage a triumphant show in Cardiff, as they launch their long-awaited reunion tour.c

Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave after visas end, MPs say

The cross-party committee says the government has failed to gather "basic information".

Weekly quiz: Who threw a star-studded wedding party in Venice?

How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

The band will play the first of 41 highly anticipated dates in Cardiff, after a break of 16 years.c

Swiss stumble but Sundhage rallies Euro 2025 hosts

Switzerland head coach Pia Sundhage urged her players to seize a "once-in-a-lifetime moment", so how did they handle the pressure?

'England face questions after bump back down to earth'

England are 2-0 down in the five-match T20 series against India and face a tough challenge to turn things around.

Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul'

Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool £8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.

Diddy jury to keep deliberating after deadlocking on most serious charge

The panel reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but could not agree on the most racketeering count.c