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  1. No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

    England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
  2. Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England

    Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.
  3. Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts

    The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
  4. The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?

    Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
  5. Starmer holds talks with Burnham as he seeks 'orderly' transition

    The outgoing PM is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates.
  6. Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer

    A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
  7. Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump's war with Iran

    The resolution is largely symbolic, but it adds to pressure on the White House to end the conflict once and for all.
  8. Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

    Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
  9. Teen boy arrested on suspicion of murder after 14-year-old girl reported missing

    A body is found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.
  10. Largest maternity review in NHS history to be published

    The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.
  11. Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot

    An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
  12. Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog

    The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
  13. Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row

    England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
  14. England held to goalless draw by Ghana

    England fail to repeat their performance that overpowered Croatia in their first World Cup game as they are held to a draw by a resolute Ghana at Boston Stadium.
  15. Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?

    England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
  16. Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

    Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
  17. From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat

    People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
  18. Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

    Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
  19. What are the signs of heatstroke in dogs?

    How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
  20. Weather for the week ahead

    Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Chris Fawkes has the details.
  21. Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

    France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.
  22. The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

    Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
  23. Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?

    The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.
  24. The Papers: 'Heat engulfs UK' and 'Ghana be alright'

    UK braces for record June heatwave and England's 0-0 draw against Ghana leads Wednesday's papers.
  25. How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point

    President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.
  26. New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell

    The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.
  27. Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

    Leah Stewart, 34, had one of her arms amputated after she was bitten while swimming at Coogee Beach.
  28. Stop pretending EU's new border system is working, says airports chief

    The head of Europe's airports lobby says concerns over EES are keeping him awake at night and he doesn't know how airports will cope over the summer.
  29. Germany rail network briefly halted nationwide due to IT malfunction

    Rail company Deutsche Bahn had to pause train services across the country for more than two-and-a-half hours.
  30. Nineteen injured after bus overturns in Wales

    Six people have been taken to hospital after the crash on the A484 near Kidwelly.
  31. Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending

    A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
  32. PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation

    The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.
  33. Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event

    At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.
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  35. Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?

    And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?
  36. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?

    How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
  37. No need to panic for England - but this was a reality check

    England's drab goalless draw with Ghana is no cause to panic - but it does serve as a reality check, writes Phil McNulty.
  38. Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row

    England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
  39. Should Ghana have been awarded a penalty against England?

    England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
  40. 'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics

    Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.
  41. Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

    Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.