UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts
The economy expanded by 0.3% between April to June period, ahead of economists’ expectations. BBC News
A bold new era of football on BBC Sport: Your game, your season
The new football season is here and you will be able to follow all the action across the BBC. BBC News
Wayne Rooney says Tom Brady questioning his work ethic was ‘very unfair’
Former England captain Wayne Rooney says it was “very unfair” of NFL great Tom Brady to question his work ethic as manager at Birmingham City. BBC News
The Papers: ‘No surrender’ from Ukraine and ‘Policing minister provokes ridicule’
Ukraine leads the majority of the papers on Thursday, ahead of peace talks in Alaska on Friday. BBC News
Baby Shark did not plagiarise, says South Korea’s top court
The court rejected a US composer’s copyright claim to the inescapable children’s song. BBC News
Youngkin orders investigation into claims staff at Virginia school arranged abortions without parental consent
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, has directed state police to open a criminal investigation into allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without parental…
What are BTecs and how are they graded?
Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year. BBC News
What does university cost, and is it worth it?
Tuition fees have risen, while maintenance loans have also gone up to help students with rising living costs. BBC News
Full guide to A-level results day – and how to appeal
A guide to your options if you are not happy with your A-level results. BBC News
Cafe owner feared £24k energy bill would sink firm
A cafe owner says E.On could have put her out of business over a disputed energy bill. BBC News
Smotrich says illegal West Bank settlement ‘buries’ Palestinian state
The far-right minister said he will approve 3,000 new homes in the E1 area project, hailing it as ‘Zionism at its best’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News…
Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky visits London
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday’s summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. BBC News
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
Trump, who described the call as “a ten”, was urged to keep Ukraine’s interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday. BBC News
Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens
Russia says popular messaging apps facilitating crime, sabotage as internet restrictions tighten amid war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Bodycam footage shows Powerball winner arrested after kicking deputy in face
Newly released body camera footage shows Florida deputies arresting a Kentucky Powerball winner after allegedly kicking a deputy in the face, shortly after he collected the jackpot prize. James Farthing,…
AG Pam Bondi suggests Trump’s crime crackdown in DC will help Latino residents
President Donald Trump’s order to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital is “crystal clear,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox Noticias host Rachel Campos-Duffy in an exclusive…
End Israel’s weaponisation of Gaza aid, 100 groups say
Aid groups warn of deepening starvation as trucks have been unable to deliver vital supplies. BBC News
US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions
Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba’s ‘coercive labour export’ of medical workers. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Ukraine, EU, US leaders speak ahead of Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways
Trump agrees to follow-up summit with Putin, Zelenskyy, and warns ‘severe consequences’ unless Russia agrees to truce. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera