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  1. El Niño warming set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office

    Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
  2. Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

    Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
  3. Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

    The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.
  4. My life was changed by a terror attack - now survivors like me won't be forgotten

    The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
  5. French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

    The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
  6. Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

    Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
  7. The town whose council wants migrants to move in

    Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
  8. A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

    There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
  9. How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

    Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
  10. Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

    Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
  11. UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

    Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
  12. Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

    Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
  13. Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

    Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
  14. What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

    Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
  15. Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

    The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
  16. 'I've caught one fish all season' - how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing

    The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.
  17. Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

    The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
  18. Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  19. Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

    US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
  20. Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

    The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
  21. Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library

    The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
  22. Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

    Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
  23. Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

    It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.
  24. British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

    A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,
  25. Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

    The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
  26. Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

    The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
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  28. Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?

    The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.
  29. Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?

    And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
  30. Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

    Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.
  31. Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

    England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
  32. Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

    Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
  33. Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
  34. Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history

    Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
  35. Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

    Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.