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  1. Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain

    Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.
  2. Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car

    Isobella Perrie Sullivan's lawyer says she did not know that a bag in the car she was driving contained a bomb.
  3. Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex

    More than 100 firefighters were sent to tackle a huge fire at industrial units on a farm on Friday.
  4. Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost

    Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
  5. 'I just wanted them to survive': Couple tell of attempt to save drowning girl and mum

    A couple have told the BBC how they attempted to save a mother and daughter who drowned off an Essex beach.
  6. Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?

    BBC Verify has looked at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for
  7. Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales

    The Royal Commission of Wales said some of these known sites have not been seen clearly in decades.
  8. Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths

    A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.
  9. Warning shot or publicity stunt - how worried should we be about the OpenAI hack?

    Hugging Face said the hack was done at superhuman speed by an AI with little or no human guidance.
  10. Wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

    More than a month on, and firefighting shows no sign of immediate end at Tintwistle Moor.
  11. Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge

    Police say a number of armed officers entered the River Thames but were recovered after the crash.
  12. ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

    Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.
  13. ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

    As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?
  14. Claudia Winkleman's chat show ended after one series - can anyone replace Graham Norton?

    Many considered Claudia Winkleman as Norton's successor, but her chat show ended after just one series.
  15. Five ways to make the most of the summer holidays with kids

    The best tips and tricks to have a fun - yet affordable - summer break with the family.
  16. 'The dogs were getting upset': How LA band Muna survived their worst ever gig

    The group discuss disastrous gigs, putting political action into music and the meaning of "queer pop".
  17. Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

    The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.
  18. Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

    Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.
  19. They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister

    Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
  20. The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries

    Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.
  21. Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

    All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.
  22. It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'

    BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
  23. Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge

    Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.
  24. India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

    Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
  25. Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

    The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
  26. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

    Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
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  28. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
  29. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  30. With great power comes great responsibility

    Swing into action, your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here
  31. Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track

    British heavyweight Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand to keep a potential blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua on track.
  32. Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths

    A horror fall from England gymnast Gabriel Langton overshadows his team's silver medal in the team event on the opening night of action at Glasgow 2026.
  33. Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit

    Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.
  34. Scott overcomes pressure and big pal Dean to give Scotland golden start

    Scotland's Duncan Scott thrilled a home crowd with his swim to gold at Tollcross on the first full day of competition at the Commonwealth Games.
  35. Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour title after Alpe d'Huez win

    Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after taking a storming victory on stage 19 to Alpe d'Huez.
  36. Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation

    World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.
  37. NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers

    Basketball superstar LeBron James announces he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA.