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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
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Cooler conditions on the way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
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Weather
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
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Homes and caravan park evacuated due to major heath fire in Suffolk
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Suffolk
Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
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Europe
Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
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Middle East
Zendaya says working with husband Tom Holland 'easy when you're best friends'
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Culture
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
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Asia
How serial killer James Desborough preyed on vulnerable homeless men
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Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years
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Boxer Abdul - grandson of dictator - disqualified for headbutt
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Commonwealth Games
Ngumoha gives Iraola another Liverpool win as Barcola chase heats up
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Uefa to hold emergency meeting on Thursday over Fifa World Cup plans
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World Cup
The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer
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Strangled patient's sisters say unsafe psychosis care risks 'more deaths'
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
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Scotland
I refuse to feel ashamed of my genital herpes diagnosis
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Wales
Agent murder report led to secret PSNI phone checks
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Tributes flow in for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
Hansard, the father of a three-year-old boy, has also been hailed by charities for his work in raising money for the homeless.
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Europe
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
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Culture
Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement
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US & Canada
Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
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Culture
Contenders, ready? Meet the celebrities taking on the Gladiators
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Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
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Wales
Genesis to Tubular Bells: The Proms celebrates prog rock, featuring Guy Garvey. Video, 112 minutes
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The Music is Black

Meet the artists and discover the Black British music scenes that shaped Britain.

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Date night dishes perfect for warmer evenings
Make dinner for someone special with these summery recipes.
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Food
Feel like you're on holiday with Mary Berry's highly-rated Tuscan chicken
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Food
Scientists tested double-dipping - here's what it actually does to your food
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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
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Asia
Celebrity MasterChef 2026: Meet the stars cooking in week one
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Health and wellbeing

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you
The 1950s theory suggests that the bonds we form with early caregivers shape our expectations of relationships.
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Health
My 10-day headache was terminal brain cancer
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Wales
Dietitian-approved foods that will keep you hydrated in warmer weather
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Food
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
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Health
Could this new study into head injuries change women's rugby?
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Wales

Uplifting stories

Baby puffin spotted on Dorset coast for first time in 30 years
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Newsround
Man completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa
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England
Inside the 'weird' world of a stink pipe superfan
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England
They became best friends - then discovered they were siblings. Audio, 5 minutes
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South Asian Heritage Month

Explore stories of history, identity, culture and achievement from South Asia

From Parsi heritage to rock legend: Freddie Mercury's amazing life in 10 photos. Video, 58 minutes
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When did Britain fall in love with curry? Video, 00:03:08
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Ideas
The programmes that helped us settle into our new lives in Yorkshire
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England
The podcasts bringing South Asian stories and music to life. Audio
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Sounds
The South Asian stars lighting up British TV
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A closer look at the week's stories

From cricket pitches to reservoirs: Scale of drought across England in pictures
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Climate
Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
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Business
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
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Business
The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
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Commonwealth Games
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse. Audio, 10 minutes
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Bergerac is a broken man - can he set aside his grief to solve a murder?
Damien Molony reimagines the iconic detective, with help from Zoë Wanamaker and Adrian Edmondson.
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Helping dad is easier said than done in this warm-hearted sitcom
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Why I don't hate the person who tried to kill me
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A YouTube influencer shocks a nation when she is arrested
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Anoushka Shankar stuns on sitar with an enchanting Proms performance
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