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  1. Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances

    Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
  2. NHS service admits data breach due to pager use

    The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.
  3. 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.
  4. 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple

    Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
  5. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

    A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
  6. Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses

    The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
  7. How a major oil slick started washing up on Iran's beaches

    Experts tell BBC Verify pollution has spread from a ship attacked on 3 August and threatens vulnerable wildlife.
  8. Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

    Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.
  9. Count Binface scores best ever by-election result in Clacton

    His 9,455 votes were over a quarter of those cast by the local electorate
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  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. 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?
  14. The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'

    Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.
  15. Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?

    The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

    A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
  21. 'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill four people

    The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
  22. Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage'

    Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
  23. Ice cream man hit with noise complaint over van's music

    Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
  24. Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms

    Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
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  26. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

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

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  28. Philomena Cunk examines life and existence

    Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan
  29. In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage

    The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
  30. 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple

    Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
  31. What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?

    After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
  32. How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side

    Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
  33. LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship

    LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.
  34. Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings

    Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
  35. 'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold

    GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
  36. Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m

    Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m.