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  1. Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex

    "It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
  2. Watch: Aerial footage shows homes engulfed in flames in Stourbridge

    Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.
  3. UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens

    An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.
  4. Five key takeaways from results day 2026

    Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.
  5. Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage'

    Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
  6. 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple

    Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
  7. Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses

    The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
  8. Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

    A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
  9. Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal

    Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.
  10. BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her

    BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
  11. 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.
  12. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

    Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
  13. 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.
  14. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

    From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  15. Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?

    The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.
  16. Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?

    The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.
  17. 'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results

    A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.
  18. The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse

    Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
  19. Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?

    The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
  20. How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban

    Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.
  21. Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

    In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
  22. Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves

    Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.
  23. Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level

    The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
  24. Honeytrap thieves jailed for killing men they had drugged

    Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru gave their victims the drug GBL to render them unconscious.
  25. Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms

    Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
  26. 'Living in temporary accommodation has taken a huge toll on my family'

    The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
  27. Bonnie Tyler's classic hit spiked in streams during solar eclipse

    Bonnie Tyler's friend Mal Pope heard Total Eclipse of the Heart playing throughout Mumbles in Swansea.
  28. Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear

    Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".
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  30. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
  31. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  32. Philomena Cunk examines life and existence

    Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan
  33. In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage

    The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
  34. 'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple

    Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
  35. 'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold

    GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
  36. Man City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move

    Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
  37. LIV set to cancel season-ending Team Championship

    LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.
  38. Rashford, Mainoo & transfers - Carrick calls for more signings

    Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
  39. Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds

    Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.