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The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces. - In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade. - Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall? John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg. - Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near The strikes come as Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close. - Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted. - Staying up to watch the match? Here's how to survive an all-nighter Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football. - 'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years. - The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation. - The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions. - Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation? Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup? - Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions. - Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop. - David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art. - Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown. - Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010. - Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center after judge order Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday. - Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder Protesters gather at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder. - Police officer accused of creating AI evidence Derbyshire Police say the officer has been removed from frontline duties while it investigates. - Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. - Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea. - Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival. - Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago. - Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says. - Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos. - Boy, 14, among murder suspects after man killed Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder. |
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