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  1. The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan

    Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.
  2. Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship

    Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
  3. Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan

    European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
  4. Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

    Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
  5. French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' during MP's BBC interview

    Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
  6. Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains

    Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".
  7. Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years

    The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
  8. Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray

    She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious".
  9. Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences

    The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.
  10. Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation

    The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.
  11. Can Burnham's vision for Manchester's schools really work for the rest of England?

    The prime minister's plans for technical education have their roots in the Manchester Baccalaureate.
  12. Is it safe to travel to Spain and France right now?

    For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
  13. The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback

    The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
  14. Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?

    Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.
  15. Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award

    Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.
  16. ‘I’d found the missing piece to a puzzle’: How attachment theory is shaping modern dating

    Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?
  17. How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?

    Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.
  18. Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeral

    Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".
  19. Local match goes viral over cheating claim

    A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
  20. Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry

    It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
  21. Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says

    The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.
  22. Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two

    Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.
  23. House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up

    She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.
  24. Gymnast Evans delivers first gold for Wales

    Gymnast Ruby Evans wins Wales' first gold at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with victory in the floor final.
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  26. Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?

    Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
  27. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?

    And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?
  28. 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.
  29. Uefa says Fifa plan for private investment in World Cup 'crosses line'

    European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
  30. Alonso's first Chelsea match a tale of four strikers

    Xabi Alonso's first game as Chelsea manager is defined by four strikers - from one who scored a hat-trick to one who could leave.
  31. Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?

    Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
  32. Celtic 'a really good match' for record signing Hogh

    Celtic break their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract.
  33. Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy

    Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.