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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
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Middle East
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation
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Europe
More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
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Weather
Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
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Politics
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
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Health
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
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England
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
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Europe

Sport headlines

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Isak and Wirtz score for Liverpool, Arsenal 2-0 down to Dortmund in pre-season
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Football
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McCowan scores Celtic's fifth in Kilmarnock as Hearts lead
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Scottish Prem
Marmoush scores twice as Man City beat Atletico in Seoul
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Football
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The Hundred: Jones falls as London Spirit bat first Birmingham Phoenix
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Cricket
Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection
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Basketball

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
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Culture
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
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England
Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
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Culture
Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
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Culture
Siân Phillips to step back from acting aged 93 after memory issues
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Wales
Libertines' studio a financial 'disaster' - Doherty
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Kent
'I'd never been anywhere like it': Fleabag producer on why Edinburgh Fringe is vital
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Writers

Sounds like a laugh

Is there anything a dog won't eat? Joe Thomas and James Buckley discuss. Audio
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Sounds
Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love. Audio
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Sounds
A hilariously twisted coming-of-age saga from Catherine Bohart. Audio
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Sounds
Can you solve an inappropriate crush on your mother-in-law? Graham and Maria discuss. Audio
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Sounds
The '00s are back and Amy Annette is here to educate the next generation on it. Audio
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Sounds

Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car?
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Suffolk
Only 10% of people got full marks last week - how will you score this week?
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Commonwealth Games
Which of these famous faces found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe?
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BBC Bitesize
See if you have what it takes to tackle a Victorian exam paper
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Bitesize
You have 60 seconds - can you complete the word search in time?
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Bitesize

Food and recipes

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

Prep-ahead recipes that will see you through the week
Whether you're prepping for lunch or dinner, these brilliant recipes will see you through the week.
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Food
Mary Berry's easy Victoria sandwich
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Food
Should we be drinking chia water? A dietitian explains
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Food
The Magnum croissant and other food trends of summer 2026
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Bitesize
Mackerel festival should celebrate cabbage instead, say animal rights activists
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Wales

Money

Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
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Wales
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
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Technology
The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
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West Yorkshire
We turned down corporate cash to keep festival in the family
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Derbyshire
What are my rights if wildfires affect my holiday? Audio, 56 minutes
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Sounds

Health and wellbeing

From flip flops to fisherman's sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.
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Health
Are the 'luteal uglies' a real thing?
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Health
Expert advice to get through the anxiety of exam results day
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Bitesize
'I've got a prosthetic nose for every occasion'
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Hereford & Worcester
Best friends with a 54-year age gap: The benefits of inter-gen friendships. Audio, 00:06:00
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Uplifting stories

Why this village hangs its underwear in the street
Organisers say tourists are often bemused by the display as they visit the annual event.
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Derbyshire
Real-life Wallace and Gromit go on motorbike 10k
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Kent
'Nothing short of miraculous': Waste workers help find winning lottery ticket
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Europe
What books did children in 1968 like borrowing from the library? Video, 00:01:35
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Archive
Running topless because I'm proud of my scars. Audio, 27 minutes
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Sounds

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London
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London
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
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Asia
Digital cameras and wired earphones are back - and 'a bit more real'
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Culture
39 moves across five countries - the footballer forever in motion
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FA Cup
Hunter Biden speaks to Paddy O'Connell in Newsnight exclusive. Video, 30 minutes
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Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

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A look back at Paul Heaton at the BBC over the past four decades
From The Housemartins to The Beautiful South, enjoy this selection of standout performances from the prolific singer-songwriter.
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iPlayer
Mark Steel visits the Viking town perched on the edge of Britain
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Sounds
Jodie Comer stars in a drama about real-life killer John Christie
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An epic tale of a changing Britain, seen through the eyes of four friends
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The 'ghost town' that was once one of the wealthiest in the world
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Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
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England
Two arrested after defence firm office vandalised following break-in
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Scotland
Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
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Wales
Man's body found in burning car
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Northern Ireland
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