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  1. Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence

    Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.
  2. Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses

    With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
  3. Burnham considers disposable BBQ ban over wildfire risks

    The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.
  4. Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

    The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.
  5. Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

    Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.
  6. River Danube's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle

    A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
  7. Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year

    The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
  8. Members of cabinet remained on decoy plane, after Trump's quiet exit

    The president boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit to evade an Iranian threat.
  9. Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

    Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
  10. X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

    Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
  11. How the weather will affect your viewing

    Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
  12. After the eclipse, a meteor shower - how to catch a glimpse

    On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
  13. Warning from man whose eyes were damaged by eclipse

    Peter Smith damaged his eyes by watching the 1999 eclipse without suitable glasses.
  14. Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how

    The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.
  15. Woman attacked by Simon Levy feels betrayed he was allowed to attack more women

    Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
  16. Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

    The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
  17. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?

    The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
  18. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat

    British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
  19. Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?

    The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
  20. These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in

    Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
  21. How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

    Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
  22. BBC Weather's monthly outlook

    Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
  23. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan

    Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
  24. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  25. Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake

    Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
  26. Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says

    Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice in a letter to staff says she shares concerns raised about Jason Arday's appointment as professor.
  27. Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails

    Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
  28. Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

    The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
  29. Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief inspector warns

    The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
  30. Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

    Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
  31. Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure

    The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.
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  33. Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?

    The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
  34. How a murder case fuelled a culture war

    How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars
  35. Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world

    Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
  36. Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

    Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.
  37. I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

    Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
  38. The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m

    Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
  39. Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

    Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.
  40. Root lifts midnight curfew on England team

    New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.
  41. South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal

    The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.
  42. La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak

    La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.