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  1. Earlier and stronger heatwaves: How hot could UK summers get?

    Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
  2. Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM

    Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
  3. England handed reality check by Ghana but remain in strong position after 0-0 draw

    England's drab performance against Ghana is no cause to panic – but it will not have struck fear into their rivals, writes Phil McNulty.
  4. 'They were very passive' - England fans lament Ghana draw

    England remain top of Group L, but will now have to wait until their game against Panama to ensure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase.
  5. Families call for justice ahead of landmark maternity review publication

    The review of Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust is expected to detail how failings led to deaths and avoidable harm.
  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, breaking with Trump over Iran

    The resolution passed on Tuesday was 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. World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil

    The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
  10. 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.
  11. How hot will it get today?

    Chris Fawkes has the latest forecast, with a rare red weather warning from the Met Office in place for extreme heat for parts of southern England and south Wales.
  12. Want to cool down in the water? Here's how to do it safely

    Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.
  13. Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe

    France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.
  14. How to use windows, blinds and fans to keep your home cool

    Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
  15. 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.
  16. Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

    Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English.
  17. The economic challenges facing the next prime minister

    Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Luxury watches and £220 teapot: Police pictures reveal Peter Murrell's illicit purchases

    Dozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.
  22. Bondi Beach shooting hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on his father

    Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event in December.
  23. Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

    Brad Lander unseats Dan Goldman in a race that laid bare the city's divisions over the Israel-Gaza war.
  24. Stone circle murder inquiry as man's body found

    The Nine Ladies, near Darley Dale, is 4,000 years old and a focal point at the summer solstice.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  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. 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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  30. Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?

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

    How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
  32. 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.
  33. 'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had 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?
  34. Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

    Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the World Cup knockout phase, but will know they need to improve on the previous two games, writes Tom English.
  35. 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.