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Israel hits Iran with air strikes after Tehran fires missiles at northern Israel
It's the first time Iran and Israel have attacked each other's territory since a ceasefire began in April. Donald Trump had reportedly urged Israel not to retaliate.
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Middle East
Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel. Video, 00:00:39
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Starmer says tech firms must stop children sending and receiving explicit images or face new laws
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Vulnerable women lured by illegal sperm donor services on social media
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Wales
At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
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Asia
Christian Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapsing in Denmark game, team's doctor says
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Denmark
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea. Video, 00:01:16
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Science & Environment
What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
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Europe
'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
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USA 94: The World Cup that 'changed everything'
Hodgkinson stunned by Werro despite personal best
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Athletics
Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat
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London Broncos
Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected
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European Football
Five reasons why this French Open was a classic - pick your favourite moment
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Tennis

Countdown to the World Cup: 3 days to go

A deep dive into the history of home nations at the World Cup
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The full TV schedule for group stage matches
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Media Centre
Do you remember these World Cup mascots?
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World Cup
Wives from the 1966 tournament: 'With a bit of luck, we can win' Video, 00:04:07
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Dear England: How Gareth Southgate transformed the squad. Video, 57 minutes
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Abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release
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England
Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension
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Glasgow & West Scotland
'The sky turned red' - my lucky escape on the worst night of the Blitz
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Wales
MP rejects criticism for standing near masked men in Scarva
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Northern Ireland
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'No-one's ever seen tigers do this before' Video, 00:03:10
The Tiger Island team discover something incredible about female big cats.
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Tiger Island
Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash
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US & Canada
I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
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Europe
US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested
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Culture
'Canal Street is magical - like living on a movie set'
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Manchester
Steven Spielberg makes surprise appearance at London pub quiz
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UK
Kelly Cates chooses 10 songs that have soundtracked her life. Audio, 57 minutes
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Springwatch 2026

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

Find your balance with these simple healthy dinners
Start your week with filling, delicious meals that contain loads of fruit and veggies.
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Food
Protein-packed plates that are on the table pronto
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Food
Struggle with hay fever? You might also have this food allergy
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Food
150 years ago, the best-selling sauce in the world wasn't ketchup. Video, 00:05:12
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Bargain Hunt
Comedian who visited 1,000 supermarkets reveals his favourite
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Sussex

Health and wellbeing

Does cranberry juice really stop UTIs?
UTIs are most often caused by certain bacteria getting into the urinary system and can vary in severity.
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Food
'I vividly remember the moment my hair began to fall out'
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InDepth
Could my rare muscle condition be traced back to my Orkney roots?
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UK
Dawn French: People can feel lonely in a crowd. Video, 00:00:53
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Health
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
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Money

I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
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Business
'A decade of scam ads on social media — and it’s still not getting better' Audio
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Sounds
Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over
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England
How a virtual space battle lost gamers £400,000
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Technology
Why three out of four carers are worried for their financial future. Audio, 25 minutes
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Sounds

Uplifting stories

Man becomes first deaf Briton to summit Everest
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Liverpool
Donkey sanctuary thanks Arsenal for one of its most 'unusual donations'
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Norfolk
1971: Blue Peter's time capsule full of goodies for the millennium. Video, 00:06:32
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Archive
Four unique theme parks around the world
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English
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BBC InDepth
Giant banquets rile radical left in France
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Europe
Why more women in China are buying men’s clothes. Audio, 11 minutes
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Sounds
Are Portugal a better team without Ronaldo?
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World Cup
Is James Bond at risk of becoming slop? Audio, 29 minutes
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Sounds

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Micah Richards looks back at some of the most iconic World Cup moments in history
Ronaldo's haircut, Diana Ross's penalty, Suarez's bite and much more.
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David Mitchell stars in a sharp, Blackadder-style take on Shakespeare
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Tupperware in the oven? Stacey Solomon embarks on a mammoth declutter
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Chef Matt Tebbutt peers into Anna Richardson's 'basket of shame'
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Two widowers rekindle a passionate relationship after decades apart
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