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  1. Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

    Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
  2. Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

    A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
  3. Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over guillotine T-shirt post

    The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.
  4. New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England

    The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
  5. Man jailed for abduction and rape of girl, 15, in Edinburgh basement

    Aaron Strachan was told he may never be released from prison after abducting and raping the girl in Edinburgh last year.
  6. US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of teen

    The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
  7. Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series

    For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
  8. Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

    Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
  9. Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

    Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.
  10. TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85

    His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
  11. UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts

    Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
  12. Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

    The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
  13. Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William

    The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.
  14. France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress

    Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
  15. How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly

    Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
  16. What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain

    The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
  17. Burnham says he wants to fix social care - here are four ways he could do it

    With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
  18. Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness

    One of Britain's best known comedians and naturalists, his life was plagued by bouts of acute depression which saw many visits to psychiatric hospitals.
  19. How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans

    For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
  20. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

    The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
  21. Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?

    Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.
  22. Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

    Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
  23. Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians

    Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
  24. Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave

    Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
  25. Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says

    The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
  26. Funeral director who left people unburied breached families' trust 'on industrial scale', court hears

    The sentencing hearing of Robert Bush hears how the funeral parlour was likened to a "horror scene".
  27. 'Do the right thing': Savannah Guthrie makes another plea to mother's kidnappers

    The US journalist has made several social media pleas for the abductors of her mother Nancy to share where she is.
  28. Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X

    Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
  29. Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims

    Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences.
  30. Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier

    As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
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  32. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
  33. 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
  34. What has the BBC ever done for me?

    Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.
  35. Chelsea open talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson and Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.
  36. Inter in advanced talks with England defender Stones

    England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.
  37. English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts

    English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
  38. 'Nothing makes sense' - Ramsay-Peaty beaten again

    Adam Ramsay-Peaty says "nothing makes sense" as he again has to settle for bronze at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  39. Liverpool's centre-back situation and why Iraola must act

    BBC Sport looks at Liverpool's issues at centre-back, and what Andoni Iraola might do to fix them.
  40. 'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight

    British champion Bilal Fawaz has lived in the UK for more than 20 years but is fighting for British citizenship - his story features in a new BBC documentary.
  41. Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament

    Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.