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Scrutinising government's budget in an election year
Budget week was a fortnight ago, but Parliament's job of scrutinising the government's spending plans is far from finished.

Haiti v Scotland - FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Haiti and Scotland in Foxborough.

Vinicius Jr scores 'lightning bolt' equaliser for Brazil
Brazil's Vinicius Jr fires home a "lightning bolt" of a strike to level up the scores in against Morocco in their Group C match in the 2026 World Cup.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.

Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?
A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album
Myles Smith's debut album looks back at the experiences that shaped him pre-fame.

Ticketmaster says Knicks fans won't be locked out of game after last-minute panic
An note on the Ticketmaster website for buying tickets to the game caused confusion and backlash among New Yorkers.

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

‘It didn’t feel like a sacrifice’: How Yeo’s bush grind shaped a potential Origin-winning captain
Isaah Yeo has won premierships and represented Australia, but the Blues skipper says leading NSW to a series victory would rank among the proudest moments of his career.

Fifa World Cup: Haiti v Scotland live updates, Group C clash
Live updates of the 2026 Fifa World Cup clash between Haiti and Scotland.

Watch live: National's Nicola Willis speaks to media about economy, fiscal strategy
National's finance spokesperson will speak from the party's Caucus room.

Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco
Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

The Papers: 'PM overrules Miliband' and 'We was robbed!'
Sunday's papers lead with stories including the prime minister's plans for the electric vehicle mandate.

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life
The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded.

Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Jarvis says Labour must 'meet the moment' on defence spending
The new defence secretary tells the Sunday Telegraph he is determined to ensure the military gets "what they need".