Jacqui Smith and Douglas Alexander are given junior ministerial roles from the new prime minister.

Composite image of Douglas Alexander and Jacqui Smith

Starmer appoints two figures from Blair and Brown era as ministers

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens 

Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.

Montage with a poster for the National Rally poster showing the faces of leader Marine Le Pen and candidate for prime minister, Jordan Bardella

The far right came close to power in France. What about the rest of Europe?

Gregor Townsend's side overcome a slow start to score 11 tries in a one-sided victory over Canada in Ottawa.

Arron Reed scores a try for Scotland against Canada

Scotland cruise to comfortable win over Canada

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Columbus Crew v Toronto

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Philadelphia Union v New York RB

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Orlando City v DC United

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Cincinnati v Inter Miami

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Montréal v Vancouver Whitecaps

Sunday's front pages lead on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's first cabinet and England's Euros success.

Front page of the Sunday Express and the Sunday People

England through to semi-finals, and Rwanda plan 'dead'

England's resilience and individual brilliance keeps them on course for glory as they seal a Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands, writes Phil McNulty.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Trent Alexander-Arnold made vital contributions in the win on penalties against Switzerland

'Magic moments and resilience can lead England to history'

BBC News NI's political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how the NI parties fared in the general election and where they may go from here. 

A man empties voting slips from a ballot box onto a table with four people wearing blue bibs sitting at it. Photo taken inside the Lagan Valley constituency count centre at South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon. 

Aftershocks of election being felt in Northern Ireland

Anna Ardin accused Julian Assange of sexual assault - but is pleased he has been freed from jail.

She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

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Flamengo v Cuiabá

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Atlético San Luis v América

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São Paulo v RB Bragantino

Twelve passengers and two drivers die in a horrific accident in Rivne region.

Rescuers cut victims from the wreckage of one of the vehicles

Ukraine lorry collides with minibus killing 14

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the scheme is now "dead and buried".

Migrants crossing the English Channel on a small boat

Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, home secretary says

For years England fans, players and pundits have feared the very mention of penalty shootouts - but thanks to new-found confidence and in-depth preparation, that is no longer the case.

'Arrogance and confidence' – breaking down England's perfect penalties

Johnny Fisher signalled his heavyweight credentials by spectacularly stopping Alen Babic after 36 seconds at London's Copper Box Arena.


Johnny Fisher poses with his dad Big John Fisher and promoter Eddie Hearn

Briton Fisher knocks out Babic in 36 seconds

At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the strike, according to early reports.

Shock and horror at scene of Gaza blast

The body of the woman was discovered in a house before the arrest of a man on suspicion of murder.

Police car with other vehicles in Bigyn Street, Llanelli, with police tape along the pavement

Murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Former captain Alan Shearer on what got England through their Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland, and why there is more to come from Gareth Southgate's team.

'Their togetherness is key' - why there is more to come from England

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Colombia v Panama

Manchester United are closing in on Joshua Zirkzee, Arsenal are yet to match Riccardo Calafiori's asking price, plus more.

Man Utd agree terms with Zirkzee - Sunday's gossip

Watch some of the best shots as Novak Djokovic comes from a set down to beat Australia's Alexei Popyrin 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) in the third round at Wimbledon.

Djokovic beats Popyrin in four sets - Best shots

BBC Sport looks back at England's win over Netherlands at Euro 96.

Archive: England beat Netherlands at Wembley in Euro 96

British pair Charles Broom and Arthur Fery progress to the second round of the men's doubles while Lloyd Glasspool reaches the third round on another rainy day at Wimbledon.

Fery, Broom & Glasspool progress in Wimbledon doubles

Sir Chris Bryant says Tata must not make "sudden moves" that prevent unpicking "a very bad deal".

Thousands of workers are facing losing their jobs in Port Talbot

Labour working on better Tata steel deal, says MP

Members of the crew told of their pride and excitement to return home to loved ones.

Navy destroyer HMS Diamond returns from Red Sea

Bukayo Saka is Stuart Pearce for the TikTok generation. The England winger found redemption in style - done with class, skill and likeability.

'One of the world's best' - Saka's 'special' moment of redemption

Turkey's Mert Mulder diverts the ball into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo, as Netherlands take a 2-1 lead over Turkey in their Euro 2024 quarter-final.

Mulder own goal sends Netherlands into semi-finals

Samet Akaydin heads Turkey into the lead against Netherlands during their Euro 2024 quarter-final match in Berlin. 

Akaydin heads Turkey into the lead against Netherlands

Welsh Tory leader says answers won't be found "through the empty lens of Nigel Farage's pint glass".

Top Welsh Tories reject call to 'embrace' Farage

Meet the mer-people who made their fantasy a reality by swimming beneath the waves - with fins.

Tyler Turner lying on her front on a sandy beach with a salmon pink, red and white scaled tale on her legs with a matching red wig on her head. The tail is lifted up to the sky and Tyler is looking at the camera. 

'If I didn't discover mermaiding, I wouldn't be here'

Watch as Stefan de Vrij equalises for the Netherlands against Turkey during their quarter-final in Berlin. 

De Vrij equalises for Netherlands against Turkey

Watch highlights as Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England. 

Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 

Tyler Turner says she feels at home when she is mermaiding and it saved her life.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a red mermaid tail swimming underwater

Watch: 'Mermaiding feels like I have come home'

The Unity Festival was launched because of the difficulties facing disabled artists getting work.

Disabled performers hang in the air during street performance

Stage more disability shows, says festival boss

Emma Raducanu knows all about qualifiers upsetting the odds. The boot is on the other foot as she faces Lulu Sun for a spot in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Emma Raducanu laughs after beating Maria Sakkari in the Wimbledon third round

'Qualifiers are dangerous' - Raducanu bids for Wimbledon quarters

Gareth Southgate says "if I can't enjoy this moment then it's a waste of time" after England reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

'If I can't enjoy this then it's a waste of time'

Follow live text coverage as Scotland begin their summer tour against Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.

Summer tour: Scotland put 73 points past Canada - reaction

BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason decodes the early signs of the new Labour government. 

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference following his first cabinet meeting, at Downing Street in London, Britain, 06 July 2024.

What can we learn from Starmer's first day as PM?

The former minister said the party was not electable in its current make-up in parliament. 

A man in a blue shirt with the collar undone, standing in front of a gate and a large industrial building behind

Former MP quits Tory party saying 'it's dead'

Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards discuss England's progress to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, and explain why manager Gareth Southgate deserves credit for the team's development.




'England are in a good place' - How Southgate's substitutions paid off

Police confirm one of the two drivers involved in the collision died at the scene.

Driver dies after crash at motorway junction

Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard and Micah Richards analyse England's 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland.

'Great technique' - England's penalty shootout analysed

Watch the reaction from England fans and the BBC presenting team as Gareth Southgate’s side beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.

Fans and pundits react to England win

Bukayo Saka says he is "proud" of his performance after scoring the equaliser and then converting his penalty in the shootout as England beat Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

'You can't help but love him' - Ferdinand on Saka

George Russell says he and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton expect a “good fight” for victory in the British Grand Prix with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.

'So much crowd energy' - Russell relishes three-way Brit-fight

Gareth Southgate praises his players' performance as they reach the semi-final of Euro 2024 with a penalty shootout victory over Switzerland.

'The players were brilliant' - Southgate after win over Switzerland

Watch the best shots of Wimbledon day six featuring Cameron Norrie, Harriet Dart and Ben Shelton.

'How did he do that?' - Shelton tops shots of day six

Buckfastleigh Fire Station says a road closure was in place while firefighters dealt with the blaze.

Pictures show extent of damage in garage blaze

Watch the full penalty shootout as England beat Switzerland to advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals

England v Switzerland - all the penalties

The Worlds End Inn, in Almer, notifies Dorset Council it plans to use its grounds for camping.

A Google Street View image of The Worlds End Inn, a country pub with a thatched roof

Rural pub makes summer campsite plans

Trent Alexander-Arnold scores the winning penalty for England as they beat Switzerland in a penalty shoot-out to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals.

Jordan Pickford and Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold scores winning penalty for England

Music lovers flock to Coventry to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Godiva Festival.

In pictures: Thousands attend 25th Godiva Festival

A drop goal from Theo Fages secures Catalans Dragons a 15-14 Super League golden-point win away to Hull KR.

Tom Johnstone and Arthur Romano celebrate Johnstone's try

Catalans beat Hull KR in golden-point game

England reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals after beating Switzerland on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Dusseldorf.

Highlights: England beat Switzerland on penalties

About 500 people take part in the parade through the town ahead of a a concert in Steyne Gardens.

A woman with long brown hair and wearing glasses and a rainbow-patterned hat and with pink framed sunglasses tucked into her white T-shirt, holds a rainbow striped umbrella. Next to her stands a man, wearing black sunglasses, a rainbow-patterned hat, white T-shirt and a rainbow-striped lanyard around his neck.

Hundreds turn out to mark Worthing Pride parade

Kingussie come from behind to eliminate lower league Beauly from the Camanachd Cup as Fort William, Oban and Lovat also progress.

Kingussie through after late goal against Beauly

The National Rally wants outright victory, but stalemate is more likely in France's crucial election.

French turnout high as far right aims for power in key vote

Watch the deciding third set tie-break as Alexander Zverev beats Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 7-6 (17-15) to make it into the last 16 of Wimbledon.

Watch the thrilling tie-break as Zverev beats Norrie to make last 16

Two men, aged 54 and 18, are being questioned after reports of the stabbing on Friday night.

Arrests after two men reportedly stabbed in city

Watch highlights as Yulia Putintseva fights back from a set down to stun top seed Iga Swiatek 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the third round at Wimbledon.

Putintseva stuns top seed Swiatek in third round

Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says his side were punished by World Cup winners South Africa in a thrilling first Test in Pretoria. 

Ireland 'punished' by South Africa - O'Mahony

The Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England.

Netherlands beat Turkey to set up semi-final against England

Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer dives full stretch to turn a long range shot from England's Declan Rice behind.

Rice brings great save out of Sommer

Watch the best shots as Elina Svitolina defeats two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur 6-1 7-6 (7-4) on Centre Court.

Svitolina ends two-time finalist Jabeur's Wimbledon dream - best shots

Leeds Rhinos say they are yet to decide on a new head coach, and deny Australian Brad Arthur is imminently set to replace Rohan Smith.

'Nothing done' in Leeds head coach search - Blease

England finally remove Jess Kerr after four dropped catches in the penultimate over of their 59-run win over New Zealand in the first T20 game in Southampton.

Linsey Smith and Maia Bouchier celebrate the wicket of Jess Kerr

'Finally!' - England remove Kerr after dropping four catches in one over

Girona sign Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek on a four-year deal for an initial £420,600 from Manchester United. 

Dutchman Van de Beek joins Girona from Man Utd 

An investigation is under way after two bodies were discovered at the Grand Canal in Dublin.

Gardaí and emergency services pictured beside the canal. Two tents and forensic officers are on the bank of the canal.

Two bodies recovered from canal in Dublin

Watch the moment Yulia Putintseva completes the "win of her career" knocking out top seed Iga Swiatek on Court One at Wimbledon.

Putintseva roars in delight after knocking out top seed Swiatek

England's Bukayo Saka makes it 1-1 against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-final.

Saka strike brings England level

Breel Embolo pokes home from close range to give Switzerland the lead against England.

Embolo gives Switzerland lead

Top seed Iga Swiatek suffers a shock third-round defeat by world number 35 Yulia Putintseva at Wimbledon.

Top seed Swiatek stunned by Putintseva in third round

Hilary Benn has met NI politicians at Hillsborough Castle and traders at St George's Market, Belfast.

New NI secretary says Casement Park 'will be built'

South Africa underlined their status as the number one side ranked side in the game with victory over Ireland in Pretoria. 

World champions South Africa edge Ireland in first Test

BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller writes about his experience of getting to know Andy Murray throughout his career.

Andy Murray celebrates winning the Davis Cup with Great Britain in 2015

'Compelling on and off court' - a decade on tour with Murray

Clare boss Brian Lohan praises his players after fighting back to defeat Kilkenny 0-24 to 2-16 in Saturday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final at Croke Park.



Watch: 'They're a great bunch' - Lohan hails Clare team

Fifth Democratic member of Congress calls for him to quit re-election campaign, a day after his TV appearance.

Joe Biden looking off to the side, standing at a podium

Biden interview fails to quell Democrat concerns over fitness

Police refer the case to a watchdog due to concerns over their response after Patrick McCooey was injured.

Tribute to 'caring' man found seriously injured in road

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Admira Wacker v Fenerbahçe

The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was sheltering displaced people, Palestinian officials say.

Man and child in shock after Gaza blast, man has hand over mouth and other hand holding girls arm, they are outside on a street with dust from blast and people in the background

Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16

Watch some of the best shots as Wang Xinyu defeats British number two Harriet Dart 2-6 7-5 6-3 to go through to the last 16 of Wimbledon for the first time.

Wang defeats Dart in impressive comeback - best shots

Residents are complaining in droves about the state of open spaces in Stafford, councillors say.

Grass cutting delays caused by wet weather - council

The "epidemic of fly-tipping" is highlighted in an exhibition, which features waste from the area.