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BBC News - UK
Tory leadership: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt through
Michael Gove is eliminated by just two votes in the final ballot of Conservative MPs.
BBC to review vetting process after criticism of Tory leadership debate
It comes after criticism of the selection of guests on a Tory leadership debate programme.
Harry and Meghan split from William and Kate joint charity
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are leaving the Royal Foundation set up by Harry and William in 2009.
UK winner claims £123m EuroMillions prize
The jackpot is the third largest amount to ever be won on EuroMillions.
London Bridge attack inquest: 'No urgent security action' advised in lead-up
Counter-terror police told city planners no immediate action was needed, an inquest hears.

BBC News - Science & Environment
European Space Agency probe to intercept a comet
Europe will launch another probe to an icy dirtball, following the highly successful Rosetta mission.
Spy satellites reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss
The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say.
UK climate emergency: What does it mean for how we live?
How our life and work could be affected as Wales aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
UK 'likely' to host critical climate conference next year
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis'
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.

BBC News - Business
Bank of England cuts UK growth outlook as rates held
The Bank of England says it does not expect the economy to grow in the second quarter of the year.
Carney gives Facebook currency cautious welcome
Bank of England gives Facebook currency cautious welcome as it looks to the future of money.
Monsoon seeks rent cut in 'difficult' trading
Monsoon and Accessorize hope to avoid closing any of their 258 stores as part of a restructuring plan.
Slack: Shares surge as messaging app joins the stock market
The messaging app firm sees its shares jump 60% as it becomes that latest tech start-up to go public.
Toy Story: How Buzz Lightyear keeps making millions
When the new Toy Story film opens on Friday, it is not just cinemas that will be hoping for a boost from sales.

BBC Sport - Sport
Andy Murray makes winning return in doubles at Queen's
Andy Murray comes through his first match after a career-saving hip operation with victory in the doubles at Queen's.
Cricket World Cup: David Warner hits 166 as Australia beat Bangladesh
David Warner scores the biggest score of the World Cup so far as Australia go top of the group table.
Women's World Cup: Cameroon score injury-time winner against New Zealand to reach last 16
Ajara Nchout scores two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup as a best third-placed team.
Women's World Cup 2019: Ajara Nchout puts Cameroon through with the last kick of the game
Ajara Nchout scores with the last kick of the game to send Cameroon through to the last 16 at the expense of New Zealand.
Cricket World Cup: David Warner hits 166 as Australia beat Bangladesh
Watch the best shots from David Warner's 166 against Bangladesh as Australia go top of the World Cup group table.

BBC News - Technology
Government error delays online pornography age-check scheme
A scheme hoping to stop under-18s stumbling across adult content was due to come into force in July.
Watch Dogs at E3: We want players to find value in other people
The maker of Watch Dogs: Legion wants it to help players “think differently about the person next to you”.
Slack: Shares surge as messaging app joins the stock market
The messaging app firm sees its shares jump 60% as it becomes that latest tech start-up to go public.
Loot boxes aren't gambling, says EA
A spokesperson for the company says the system is "quite ethical" and something gamers enjoy.
Fortnite makers grilled by MPs over game safety
MPs ask whether Epic Games does enough to prevent users spending too much time or money on the game.

BBC News - Health
Long working hours 'linked to stroke risk'
Working long hours is linked to an increased risk of stroke, researchers say.
Mariners Park Care Home: Failings blamed on 'Brexit uncertainties'
Residents had to "bawl and shout" for help and some were left in bed until midday, inspectors find.
Christie cancer hospital's £4.5m proton beam therapy donation
The money will support a proton beam therapy clinical trial for patients with mouth and throat cancer.
Early brain 'signs of Parkinson's' found
Changes in a chemical called serotonin were found 15 to 20 years in advance of symptoms.
Listeria outbreak: Derbyshire man named as victim
Ian Hitchcock died after eating a contaminated sandwich at the Royal Hospital Derby, it is claimed.

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