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Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
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Politics
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
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Politics
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
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'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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US & Canada
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
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Middle East
How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance. Video, 00:02:15
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Middle East
Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral
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Europe
Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
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England
Children and woman injured on fairground ride
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South Yorkshire

Sport headlines

Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
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Tennis
West Ham thrash Wrexham to top Championship
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Championship
Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos
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Cricket
Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
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Chelsea
Ciganda's late sparkle lifts Europe on dramatic opening day of Solheim Cup
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Golf

Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

This year's Strictly contestants reveal all ahead of new series
How are our celebrity dancers feeling with one week to go?
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Oasis tease tour announcement with drone display
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Manchester
Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp
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Culture
James Bay performs with broken ankle at Bon Jovi gig
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Céline Dion duets with fan and makes 'childhood dream come true' Video, 00:01:17
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Europe
What do the critics think of Gary Lineker's new show The Box?
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Must Watch
Radio 2 in the Park 2026: How to watch and listen on the BBC
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Media Centre

Soundtrack your summer

Get ready for Radio 2 in the Park with an hour of feel-good dance tunes with Vernon. Audio
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Sounds
Watch Canadian rock superstar Bryan Adams' headline set from 2025. Video
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iPlayer
Famous love letter or iconic bread advert? A majestic rendition of Dvorák’s Ninth. Video
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How many one-hit wonders do you remember from this mix? Audio
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Sounds
Back-to-back tracks from all the acts playing Radio 2 in the Park this weekend. Audio
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Sounds

Food and recipes

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

Skip the takeout and cook your favourite order at home
If you love a takeaway, but feel they could be healthier, then these recipes are for you.
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Food
Nigella's highly-rated chicken shawarma
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Food
Are plastic food containers safe?
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Food
Will there be enough pumpkins for Halloween?
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England
Quiz: What crisp flavour are you?
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CBBC

Health and wellbeing

Is food messing with your mood? Try these four expert-backed changes
These small dietary changes could have a surprising impact on mood and stress.
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Food
I thought my children would grow up without me after I got sepsis
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England
Nine tried and tested ways to ease the feeling of loneliness
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All in the Mind
The ballroom dancer, 84, who has 'never looked back'
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Lancashire
How should we respond to rising mental distress? Audio, 57 minutes
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Money

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
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I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
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Business
Do you have to pay a parking charge notice?
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England
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
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Wales
Lord Sugar: From selling car aerials to becoming Britain's best-known boss. Audio, 45 minutes
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Sounds

Uplifting stories

West End star falls for wobbly cat in need of home
Miranda star Sarah Hadland adopted the kitten after falling in love at a rehoming event.
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Peterborough
'Dream come true' as woman becomes steam train driver
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England
10-year-old discovers ancient whale fossil while walking on the beach
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Newsround
'Get a real job': Comedians try their hand at some apprenticeships
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Bitesize
Keeping the colourful heritage craft of 'canal art' alive. Video, 00:04:44
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Bargain Hunt

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
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Weather
How the 'cockroach' protests forced an Indian minister to quit
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Asia
Meet the artist behind Trafalgar Square's new 'Everywoman' statue
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London
What is the new $10m Ultimate Championship?
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Athletics
Is streaming really killing off the big screen? Audio, 25 minutes
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Sounds

Remembering 9/11

25 years since the attacks on the United States

What happened and how many people died in the attacks?
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US & Canada
'A fitting tribute': Scallop shell poppies remember a Cornish 9/11 hero
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Cornwall
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City. Video, 00:00:36
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US & Canada
The Canadian town that welcomed in thousands of stranded passengers. Video, 00:01:32
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World Service
First responders and survivors come together to share their stories. Audio, 57 minutes
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Sounds

Science and nature

'Miracle eagle' with broken wing confounds experts
Kinky has been spotted soaring over the Scottish coast, proving that he survived his first winter alone.
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Science & Environment
From kissing animals to blowing noses: Ig Nobel Prize winners revealed
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Newsround
'It felt a little scary': Robot theme park opens to the public. Video, 00:01:12
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Asia
What are Tim Peake's five favourite space films?
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Bitesize
How 24 rabbits nearly destroyed a continent. Video, 00:05:22
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Ideas

The video playlist

Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Discover more to watch and listen to

A woman moves into her dream home, but its dark history looms large
Drama starring starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo.
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Rewatch the iconic comedy sketch show starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb
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Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols on America's first interracial TV kiss
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Sounds
How Allison Ellsworth's kitchen experiment had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn
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A stellar cast of historians and experts unravel the secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry
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Around the UK

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

Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
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England
Sacked Grand Theft Auto worker claims Rockstar staff placed on 'watch list'
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Mum died from aggressive cancer after nine-month wait for test results
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Wales
President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
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Europe
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