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Covid: Lockdown easing in England delayed to 19 July
Most remaining curbs on social contact will continue - but the cap on wedding guests will be lifted.

Euro 2020: Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic - Patrik Schick double downs Steve Clarke's side
Scotland's first match at a men's major finals in 23 years ends in anguish after Patrik Schick's incredible halfway-line goal helped the Czech Republic inflict a deflating opening Euro 2020 defeat at Hampden.

No evidence Bashir rehired as cover-up - BBC report
A BBC inquiry was carried out to find out how Bashir was able to return as a correspondent in 2016.

Headache and runny nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.

JD Sports chairman rejects criticism of £4.3m bonus
Peter Cowgill tells the BBC that the "lion's share" of the pay award related to work done pre-January 2019.

Caroline Flack's friends climb Lake District peaks in her memory
Olly Murs and friends of Caroline Flack have taken part in a trek in her memory.

Bernadette Walker: Dad killed girl to silence sex abuse claims, court told
Bernadette Walker's parents are alleged to have formed an "unholy alliance" to cover up her death.

Arlene Foster urges NI parties to stick to language deal
Arlene Foster made a personal statement to the NI Assembly before she resigned as first minister.

Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event
Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing.

Wembley park stabbings: Boyfriend screamed after finding sisters' bodies
Adam Stone said he fell to his knees when he discovered Nicole Smallman and her sister Bibaa Henry.

Nicky Campbell swaps BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast for new phone-in show
He'll take over the BBC station's mid-morning slot, having presented the Breakfast show since 2003.

‘Really, really rare’ seahorse spotted off UK coast
A marine biologist says it’s the first time he’s ever seen a long-snouted seahorse in the wild.

The gay men who can donate blood in the UK for the first time
Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.

Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation
Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

Christian Eriksen: Dad back playing football after cardiac arrest
Andrew Barnett had a cardiac arrest while playing football in front of his son in 2018.

Oops, wrong chair: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss
After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his.

ASMR: Former farmer, 84, is accidental YouTube star
John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.

E3 2021: Microsoft shows off Halo Infinite, Starfield and Forza Horizon 5
A release date for Halo, a new Forza racer, and the unveil of Starfield were all at Microsoft's E3.

In pictures: World leaders bask in Cornwall sun at G7 summit
World leaders are by the seaside for three days of talks - and the occasional trip to the beach...

ICYMI: Squirrel security and an unusual pitch invader
From a squirrel security guard to an unusual mid-match disruption, here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.