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  1. Watch: 'Carnage' in Stourbridge as houses destroyed by fire

    Fire crews have been tackling blazes in the West Midlands after multiple fires tore through the region on Thursday.
  2. Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory

    The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
  3. Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting

    Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
  4. Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross

    BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
  5. 'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?

    Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  6. Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer

    Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
  7. Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

    A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
  8. Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today?

    Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.
  9. 'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people

    The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
  10. You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

    Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
  11. BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her

    BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
  12. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

    After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
  13. What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?

    The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
  14. Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed

    Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
  15. Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

    Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
  16. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  18. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

    Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
  19. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan

    Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
  20. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

    From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  21. One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail

    The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
  22. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

    Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
  23. Disability campaigners call for Burnham to delay assisted dying bill

    Activists say introducing assisted dying without reforming care puts "sick and disabled people's lives at risk".
  24. Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison

    Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
  25. The Office's Lucy Davis 'overwhelmed' by kindness after cancer diagnosis

    The Office actress thanks well-wishers for their support after she revealed she had incurable cancer.
  26. Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown

    Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
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  28. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
  29. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  30. A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?

    Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
  31. VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season

    The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
  32. European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

    European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.
  33. Hasan hits Bangladesh's first century in Australia

    Tanzid Hasan Tamim becomes the first Bangladesh cricketer to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors continued to dominate on day two in Darwin.
  34. Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

    Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
  35. Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?

    With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?