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Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
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Europe
Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes. Video, 00:01:00
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Europe
Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
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UK
Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
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West Yorkshire
Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt'
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Cambridgeshire
Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
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Business
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Community Shield: Reaction as Arsenal cruise to win against poor Man City
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Football
Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
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Europe
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
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Sport headlines

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Community Shield: Reaction as Arsenal cruise to win against poor Man City
Follow BBC Radio 5 Live and live text updates as Arsenal beat Manchester City in the Community Shield.
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Football
Rockets crush Sunrisers for first women's Hundred title
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Cricket
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Championship: Burnley hit post in chase of equaliser against West Ham
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Championship
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Premier Sports Cup: Two goals in two minutes for Rangers over holders St Mirren
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Scottish League Cup
Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt
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Aston Villa

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Luke James transforms one of Marvin Gaye's greatest hits. Video, 4 minutes
The singer's silky vocals soar above the BBC Concert Orchestra in a fitting tribute to the Prince of Soul.
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New host and fresh format revealed for Strictly's It Takes Two
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Media Centre
Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
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Europe
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
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News
Founding member of EMF dies aged 55
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Gloucestershire
I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey
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Culture
Chaka Khan shares her unique story, from Black Panthers to pop legend. Audio, 57 minutes
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Sounds

Soundtrack your summer

2001: A Space Odyssey - The fanfare for the most famous sunrise in cinema. Video
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Paul Simon's You Can Call Me Al lights up the Proms. Video
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Unmissable moments from the world's greatest classical music festival. Audio
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The Proms celebrates prog rock with Guy Garvey and Jane Weaver. Audio
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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells is given an orchestral makeover. Video
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Quizzes and games

Accurately pinpoint these countries around the world
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CBBC
Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
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US & Canada
Name the sitcom these empty sets belong to
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Archive
Only 8% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Sport
Guess the price of these food items in 1975
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Food and recipes

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

Get ready for the week with these tasty prep-ahead dinners
These meals lend themselves to advance prep, meaning that on busy evenings dinner will be ready to roll.
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Food
Rich and decadent chocolate cake recipes
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Food
Five common food rules parents can ditch for happier mealtimes
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Food
Can you identify the biscuit from its crumb?
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CBBC
Why does British food have such a bad reputation?
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Here For The History

Health and wellbeing

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life - now I teach at Cambridge'
Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to 'tic freely' without embarrassment.
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England
Is running bad for your knees? Debunking the biggest running myths
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Michael Sheen uncovers 'silent killer' chemicals allegedly linked to cancer
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Wales
Teacher shares 'biggest advice' for kids starting primary school
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England
Adam Kay: Fatherhood has changed me forever. Video, 29 minutes
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Money

Family almost miss £1m lotto win after ignoring calls
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Somerset
How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
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Scotland
I started gambling at seven - mobile betting was like Vegas in my pocket
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills - first sites revealed
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Scotland
Selling your car? Watch out for this car tampering scam
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Sounds

Science and nature

Check out stunning pics of British wildlife in action this summer
Photographers share their favourite snaps, from kingfishers and owls to foxes and hares.
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England
Why are nuclear power station balls washing up on our beaches?
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Tees
Wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office
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England
The boy who stumbled upon a new species of human ancestor
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Witness History
Could aliens be closer than we think - perhaps even next door? Video, 29 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Lyse Doucet: What next for Afghanistan after five years of the Taliban?
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InDepth
'They shouldn't all be in London': The push to bring back our lost lidos
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Nottinghamshire
Are fans now more invested in star names than clubs?
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Football
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
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US & Canada
Why the clock may be ticking on daylight saving time. Audio, 25 minutes
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Uplifting stories

'I share my flat with a 6ft Terminator and 30 other props'
Martin rents a one-bedroom flat, but you would not say he lives alone.
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Wales
Dogs can tell if you're happy or sad, new study suggests
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Weightlifting grandad, 88, becomes Tiktok sensation
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Lancashire
The fossil that revealed the first dinosaur feathers. Video, 00:01:24
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Witness History
Groundbreaking surgery saves baby's life inside the womb. Audio, 27 minutes
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The video playlist

Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Discover more to watch and listen to

The extraordinary life of Kim Novak beyond one of cinema's most iconic roles
From Hitchcock's Vertigo to a secluded life as an artist in Oregon.
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A family sitcom about a divorced dad who lives with his ex-mother-in-law
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Experience Beethoven's electrifying Seventh Symphony at the Proms
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After a man is found shot dead, his former colleague is accused of murder
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An alien orphan grows up to become Earth's greatest superhero
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Around the UK

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

Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies
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West Yorkshire
Hospital concerns ignored for 15 years, scientist tells inquiry
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires
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Wales
Sinn Féin condemn burning of images of first minister on Derry bonfire
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