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  1. The life of an iconic country singer

    Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
  2. Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

    A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.
  3. Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

    Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.
  4. Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK

    Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
  5. Why Pride is facing a backlash - from inside and outside the LGBT community

    Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
  6. Ex-England footballer Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crashing Lamborghini

    Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.
  7. NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists

    There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
  8. Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

    A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
  9. Major Scottish gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid

    Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.
  10. Nicotine vapes better than gum or patches for quitting smoking, major review finds

    They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
  11. 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The singer's wit and wisdom

    The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.
  12. How country music star told her life story through six iconic songs

    A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
  13. Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on

    The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.
  14. A life in pictures

    The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
  15. A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

    The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
  16. How parents can save on costs as the new school year starts

    From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
  17. As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

    Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
  18. Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles

    Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
  19. Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

    The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
  20. Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

    Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
  21. The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'

    The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
  22. Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet border

    The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
  23. CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

    Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
  24. Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg'

    One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
  25. Father's house rammed before son died in A66 crash

    The house belonging to Cole Worthy's father is significantly damaged and its windows are smashed.
  26. Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

    The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
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  28. Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?

    And, is Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?
  29. Archive footage and exclusive interviews in a landmark documentary

    Creating an icon. How a girl from the Smoky Mountains conquered Nashville – and the world
  30. Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

    When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.
  31. Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

    Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.
  32. Tottenham agree loan for Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
  33. Man City's Gonzalez set for £52m Newcastle move

    Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
  34. Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

    Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
  35. Liverpool's midfield is fragile - will they act in the window?

    Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?