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  1. UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row

    Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
  2. Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

    The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
  3. Sentences of boys spared custody over rape referred to Court of Appeal

    The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
  4. Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday

    A total of 989 people arrived in the UK in 14 boats between Friday and Monday.
  5. 'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal

    BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
  6. Woman shot outside Sheffield bar was innocent bystander

    The 30-year-old woman was on a night out to celebrate the bank holiday weekend, police say.
  7. Some A-level papers voided for students after exams leaked online

    Those affected will have to resit, or will get a mark based on their performance in other assignments.
  8. The stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on

    Janice Nix forced her five-year-old stepdaughter to take a bath that left half her body badly burned.
  9. Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

    Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
  10. Watch: Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

    Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
  11. Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots

    Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.
  12. Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

    Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".
  13. Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

    The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
  14. What do Russia's escalating threats against Ukraine say about the war?

    Moscow's rhetoric may point to the Kremlin's nervousness over the war's direction, our defence correspondent writes from Kyiv.
  15. Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test and experts fear she's not alone

    There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court.
  16. How a farmer caused 'the worst case of riverside destruction' in England

    An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price
  17. How long could former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spend in prison?

    A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.
  18. Watch: Dozens of light drones crash into Sydney harbour

    Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
  19. British man tortured in Dubai detention, human rights group says

    Ryan Pepper, from Kent, has been imprisoned in the UAE "without explanation", says the group.
  20. Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says

    Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England.
  21. Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

    Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.
  22. Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

    Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
  23. Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, says former MP

    The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.
  24. Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

    The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
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  26. The Louise Casey Interview (Live at Hay Festival)

    Baroness Casey on violence against girls and whether governments take reviews seriously.
  27. The political fight for American men

    An interview with author and professor, Scott Galloway
  28. Man City ahead of Man Utd in race for Anderson

    There is a growing expectation Elliot Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer.
  29. 'Long time coming' as Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts

    Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers as he completes his transfer from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian.
  30. London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit

    Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit.
  31. 'Like the Eiffel Tower at night' - Osaka sparkles in French Open outfit

    Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".
  32. The big VAR debrief - did it deny Bournemouth Champions League spot?

    BBC Sport assesses how VAR interventions may have impacted games at key moments and how some teams might appreciate the system more than others.
  33. Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the PFA.
  34. Rated - Liverpool's six signings from record summer spree

    BBC Sport assesses the impact made by Liverpool's six signings last summer that totalled a record £415m.