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Two killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed sorrow over the tragedy, which occurred in Psatha, an area west of Athens.
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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
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Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Recap: Wales' Finucane stars on final day of 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says
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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
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Europe
Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s
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Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience. Video, 00:01:51
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Sport headlines

Recap: Wales' Finucane stars on final day of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Emma Finucane wins her fourth track cycling gold medal as the 2026 Commonwealth Games come to an end in Glasgow.
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Commonwealth Games
Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution
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Chelsea
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Women's Open: Last pair need birdies on 18 to force play-off with Kuwaki
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Scottish Premiership: Motherwell stun Hibs with late winner - reaction
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Commonwealth Games medal table and results
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Phil Collins: If you had to sum up Beatlemania, this song does it. Video, 52 minutes
The Genesis star reflects on the songs that have soundtracked his life.
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Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet
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Culture
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
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Culture
Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
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Culture
Why Love Island fans are choosing the US edition: 'They actually fancy each other'
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Which film won Best Picture the year you were born?
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Bitesize
1972: A chat with the irrepressible and utterly unique Little Richard. Video, 00:10:58
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Soundtrack your summer

Feel-good music to celebrate Radio 1's Dance Weekend in Ibiza

Relive Calvin Harris's huge homecoming gig at Hampden Park. Video, 125 minutes
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The biggest tracks and stand-out moments from Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026. Video, 58 minutes
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6 Music's Deep Dive into The Strokes' Is This It. Audio, 60 minutes
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Is this the ultimate cover of Wonderwall? Video
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All the best indie bangers from 6 Music's new stream, Indie Forever. Audio
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Quizzes and games

Challenge yourself with this devious opposites quiz
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Bitesize
Where have I heard this? Test your knowledge of famous Proms earworms
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Proms
See if you're a mastermind when it comes to classic BBC quiz shows
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Weekly quiz: Why was a French teenager fined for licking a straw?
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Asia
Only 5% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Ludwig - Series 2 Trailer

John 'Ludwig' Taylor returns soon

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Vigil - Series 3 Trailer
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I, Jack Wright - Trailer
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The Rapture - Trailer
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The Celebrity Traitors - Who's heading to the castle?
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Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Family favourites you'll keep coming back to again and again
Dishes to keep everyone happy, from chicken enchiladas to chilli con carne.
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Make the most of in-season fruits while they last, with these summery bakes
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How are potatoes harvested and turned into crisps in just 24 hours?
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England
Should we be drinking chia water? A dietitian explains
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Food
The foodie craze that swept the nation in 1986. Video, 00:04:46
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Money

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
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Business
Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
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Business
‘Burgerflation’: Why your fast food might cost more this summer
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England
Padel is exploding across the UK - so why can a session cost £100 an hour?
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'This is how to unmask a deepfake scammer in seconds' Video, 00:01:55
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Scam Secrets

Health and wellbeing

You can reverse fatty liver disease through your diet – here's how
It affects one in five people in the UK, and you might not even know you have it.
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Food
Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
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US & Canada
'It was completely DIY': A medical experiment that saved my leg from amputation
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Life Changing
Skin cream withdrawal pain 'like being electrocuted' left student stuck in bed
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Wales
'You'll notice if you're losing your hearing when the world becomes louder, not quieter' Audio, 29 minutes
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Uplifting stories

'Dream' Roman mosaic dug up from farmland
A metal detectorist first found the site 16 years ago in a regularly ploughed farmer's field.
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Devon
Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
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Lancashire
'It's surreal': Identical twins on winning medals hours apart. Audio, 3 minutes
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The '80s gadgets that were stranger things at the time
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Bitesize
Bill Oddie tries unusual camouflage in hopes of spotting a kingfisher. Video, 00:03:02
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Springwatch

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism
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Derbyshire
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
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Business
How to 'holidaymax' and get the most out of your break. Audio, 7 minutes
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Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
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UK
Europe on fire: Tackling 'the worst disaster since World War Two' Video, 17 minutes
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Lights, glamour, action - the race is on to become the next big influencer
Aquarius Academy is back for a fourth series of the hit documentary and looking for the next generation of online stars.
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'I would never do it again': The day Pink Floyd played in Venice
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All they want is a baby, but do the adoption panel think they're ready?
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Shania Twain shares the 'double life' that was her childhood
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TikTok sensation Shabaz asks the big question: Are all billionaires bad?
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case
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Hull & East Yorkshire
Man admits transporting Scottish woman's body in suitcase, Greek police say
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
River path balaclava gang target children on bikes and police officers
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Wales
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann kicks off in Belfast
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