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  1. Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux

    More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
  2. Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

    Police say Abdul Ballout was shot and killed after he rushed at officers with a knife in a western borough of Berlin.
  3. Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform

    In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform.
  4. PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

    The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.
  5. Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

    The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
  6. Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says

    Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
  7. Pogacar wins fifth Tour as Van der Poel takes stage

    Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.
  8. Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'

    Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".
  9. Four people including baby die after car crash

    Four people, including a baby, died after a car crashed into trees in Derby. The driver was arrested.
  10. Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage

    Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.
  11. Meghan calls Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance

    The duke surprises his wife with a video call during her guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia.
  12. Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold

    Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
  13. What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemns the attack as "heinous" after a suspect drove a car into a crowd near the Tiergarten park.
  14. Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview

    The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.
  15. Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war

    Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.
  16. I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions

    Almost four decades on I delved into this complex case with fresh eyes - who really was behind the bombing?
  17. Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

    The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO.
  18. What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating

    From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture
  19. Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?

    Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.
  20. My entire family went on a boat trip that they never returned from

    Peter Watts was just 14 when a pleasure boat disaster killed 15 people, including his entire family.
  21. Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

    During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".
  22. Boy, 16, charged with murder after Luton stabbing

    Four other teenagers have been arrested over the same incident, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.
  23. It's me, Cathy – thousands pay tribute to Kate Bush classic

    People in Haworth join thousands around the world to re-create the 1978 video for Wuthering Heights.
  24. Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record

    Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
  25. Gymnast Reuben Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist

    Twelve years ago, a young Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow. Now he celebrates achieving the same feat in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  26. Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village

    The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.
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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. Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record

    Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
  32. Norris and McLaren almost perfect as Ferrari flounder in Hungary

    Lando Norris' first grand prix win of 2026 was a long time coming as the mistakes piled up for Ferrari in Hungary, writes Andrew Benson.
  33. Pogacar wins fifth Tour title amid Paris finish drama

    Slovenian Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de France for a record-equalling fifth time.
  34. Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold

    Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
  35. Chiesa happy but wants new chapter at Liverpool

    Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa says he is "happy" at the club amid speculation over his future.
  36. Japan legend Miura, 59, scores first goal since 2022

    Kazuyoshi Miura, the world's oldest professional footballer, scores his first goal in nearly four years at the age of 59 for Japanese third-tier side Fukushima United.
  37. Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six

    Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.