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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners, citing forced labour concerns
The tariffs target 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
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PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
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Politics
UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
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Business
Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September
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Politics
King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin
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Commonwealth Games
UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'
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Middle East
Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
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Weather
UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
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Business
Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7
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Essex

Sport headlines

Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
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Premier League
Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role
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England Men
Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock
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Darts
Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
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Italy
Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing
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England Men

Around the UK

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

Driver who killed boy riding stolen e-bike jailed
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Manchester
Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Wildfire spotted from space as helicopter brought in to tackle blaze
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Wales
Man charged with north Belfast murder
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Actress Jaime Winstone joins Strictly line-up
Winstone, known for EastEnders and Made in Dagenham, is the eighth celebrity to be confirmed.
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Culture
Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher
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Culture
Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue
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England
Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
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Culture
Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
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Newsbeat
'Mission Impossible' takes ancient Odyssey to stars
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Manchester
Tom Holland becomes latest superhero to read for CBeebies Bedtime Stories
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Rebecca F. Kuang's deliciously dark, award-winning thriller, Yellowface
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The pressure cooker of social media turns a couple's life upside down
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Sounds
On a tiny island facing catastrophe, a family finds a stranger washed ashore
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Sounds
Cash Cow: An eye-opening investigation into the global fertility industry
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Sounds
Tim McInnerny and Benedict Cumberbatch lead the cast in The Odyssey. Audio
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Sounds

Get into nature

The small seed being used to bring the coast back to life
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
What's behind the wellness boom at UK festivals?
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UK
How to take the stress out of camping with children
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CBeebies Parenting
Four tips for making your garden a bee-friendly space
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Radio 2's Big Bee Challenge
Meet the people helping Cumbria's red squirrels to thrive and survive. Video, 59 minutes
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Food and recipes

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

Save cash on deliveries with these delicious fakeaway recipes
From chicken gyros to smash burgers and halloumi fries, rustle up a satisfying fast food classic at home.
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Food
Keep your cool over the holidays with easy ice lollies kids will love
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Food
Scientists tested double-dipping – here's what it actually does to your food
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Food
Six recipes even the fussiest of kids will eat
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Health
Why does British food have such a bad reputation?
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Health and wellbeing

The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.
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UK
How I discovered the truth about the 'herbal' sleeping pills I got hooked on
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South Scotland
What do children need to know when calling 999?
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England
'Sharing my grief on TikTok gives my life purpose'
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England
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
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Health

Money

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected
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Business
Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you
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Business
The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
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Business
'We make all our money in the next six weeks'
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England
Martin Lewis: What money mistakes do married couples make? Audio, 52 minutes
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Sounds

Uplifting stories

Five remarkable restaurants from around the world
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'100% accurate': Doctor Who Fan builds replica Tardis in back garden
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Lincolnshire
How one of the UK's most vibrant spots was almost lost
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Sussex
Fossil dating back 320 million years discovered in UK. Audio, 00:01:38
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Rain to return this weekend as parts of Wales now in drought
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Weather
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
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Asia
I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
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Wales
Five big names to look out for at Glasgow 2026
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Commonwealth Games
Will Angela Rayner give back her severance pay? Audio
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Sounds

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A French soldier is picked to join a top-secret army research project
Injected with a super serum, Private Gabriel joins an elite unit on a mission to end WWI.
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The late Catherine O'Hara shines in multi-award-winning family comedy Schitt's Creek
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When cricket was the dominant sport in America
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The Doctor lands in London to find an old friend and aliens wreaking havoc
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'I exposed drug cheat Lance Armstrong'
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