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  1. France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat

    The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
  2. US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

    Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
  3. Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

    The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.
  4. Fifty women tell BBC they were pressured into having sex with strangers

    Women said their partners had pushed or coerced them into taking part in swinging.
  5. PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

    Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
  6. Hero swimmer helped two children during West Mersea beach tragedy

    Witnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.
  7. Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend

    Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.
  8. UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

    Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
  9. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

    King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  10. Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'

    A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
  11. The new $4.5bn bridge which became a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationship

    A bridge linking Michigan to Ontario is about to open but Canada has disinvited US dignitaries from the ceremony.
  12. UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'

    An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
  13. They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister

    Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
  14. Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film

    The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.
  15. Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it

    Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.
  16. Weekly quiz: What creepy-crawly cuisine could land a Michelin-starred restaurateur in jail?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  17. The Papers: 'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'

    The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
  18. We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more

    Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
  19. India's youth movement Modi didn't see coming

    The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
  20. US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

    It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
  21. Mathematicians win top prize after solving century-old problems

    This is the first time Chinese nationals have won the prestigious Fields Medal.
  22. Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes

    Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.
  23. Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak

    The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.
  24. Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

    The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
  25. UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

    The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn
  26. Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain

    Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.
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  28. Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan

    The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
  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. Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday

    Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?
  31. Why Rogers and Palmer will thrive together in Alonso's Chelsea

    Why Morgan Rogers' skillset means he and fellow attacking midfielder Cole Palmer will prosper in Xabi Alonso's Chelsea.
  32. Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

    Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons.
  33. Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

    Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
  34. Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding

    Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney.
  35. The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ

    BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.
  36. What's working - and what's not - for WSL fans?

    BBC Sport spoke to fans of the Women's Super League and England Lionesses to learn about their experiences in the game and discuss what could be improved.
  37. Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps

    Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps.