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No more free GP visits for adults, some teens with Covid-related illness
From next week, people aged 14 and over will have to pay for Covid-related visits to the GP.

You Need to Calm Down: Why the Taylor Swift economy isn't real
Explainer - It is hoped Swift will provide a shot in the arm for Europe. But 'Swiftonomics' is not actually real, Balazs Koranyi writes.

People who won't vote blame distrust in politicians
Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says.

Djokovic 'pain free' as he plays exhibition match
Novak Djokovic says he is "pain free" after coming through an exhibition against Daniil Medvedev prior to the start of Wimbledon next week.

Cavendish show backdrop to huge battle for Tour de France yellow
A thrilling battle for yellow will not take the shine off Mark Cavendish's attempt to break the Tour de France stage win record.

'A reality show': World reacts to Trump-Biden debate
Global reviews were most scathing of Mr Biden, but his Republican challenger did not escape criticism.

Farage on Reform's candidate controversies and immigration policy
The party's leader was asked on BBC Question Time about the selection of candidates for his party, and role of immigration in the UK.

England fan denies sleeping during Euro match
Freddie Hahn, who lives in Crawley, was photographed having a nap at England’s match with Slovenia.

Inquiry into alleged inmate and officer sex video
HM Prison Service said a former prison officer had been reported to police over the video.

Dua Lipa hits all the right notes at Glastonbury
The pop star delivered an ambitious and exhausting set as she headlined the Pyramid Stage.

Heavy rain and strong winds expected for South Island this weekend
Heavy rain watches and a wind warning have been issued for the south on Sunday - and the bad weather’s going to head north.

Aer Lingus pilots set to begin strike action
The strike action, which will last for eight hours, starts at 05:00 local time on Saturday.

Boy may have tried to stop fatal attack, court told
Jurors are deciding whether Veronique John inflicted fatal wounds on her children Ethan and Elizabeth.

Aston Villa sign Chelsea left-back Maatsen for £35m
Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen becomes Aston Villa's second signing of the summer while the Blues are closing in on a deal for teenager Omari Kellyman.

Mbappe v Ronaldo? Rangnick revenge? Your guide to Euro knockout stage
We set the scene for the knockout stage of Euro 2024 by picking out some of the themes to look out for.

'Truly historic' - Bensel makes back-to-back holes-in-one
Club professional Frank Bensel Jr hits back-to-back holes-in-one during the second round of the US Senior Open.

The papers: 'Jay slipped on rocks' and 'Sunak expresses hurt'
Saturday's front pages react to Joe Biden's TV debate performance and have the latest on the UK election trail.

Ramsay on Green's immigration plan and electric car timescale
Green Party co-leader was asked on BBC Question Time about migration and the switch from petrol cars.

Rail fares, small boats and Brexit - Green and Reform claims tested
Train fares, small boats and Brexit - BBC Verify checks Adrian Ramsay's and Nigel Farage's answers.

British hiker, 70, found dead in Pyrenees
The Spanish Civil Guard said the man was found in the western Pyrenees on Thursday afternoon.