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  1. More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales

    Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.
  2. Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader

    Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
  3. At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar

    Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
  4. Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest

    Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
  5. UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

    The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
  6. Heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK

    After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
  7. Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him

    In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?
  8. Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis

    The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.
  9. Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris

    It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
  10. These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them

    A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
  11. What to expect in the semi-finals

    France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
  12. Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

    Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
  13. How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money

    Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
  14. Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab

    It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
  15. From shock loss to Wimbledon title - resilient Sinner rises back to top

    For a brief moment after his shock French Open loss, Jannik Sinner appeared vulnerable. He answered the critics by storming to a second Wimbledon title.
  16. New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

    It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
  17. The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?

    A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
  18. Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

    The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
  19. The Papers: Burnham's 'bumper Budget' and Widdecombe murder 'not political'

    A potential Budget and details about the suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe lead Monday's papers.
  20. British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire

    At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
  21. Two men die trying to help children in sea

    Cleveland Police says the children are confirmed to be safe after being checked over in hospital.
  22. Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs

    The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.
  23. Extra £250m for police in England to boost Jewish community safety

    Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.
  24. Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

    Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
  25. More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire

    London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected homes, gardens and a railway embankment.
  26. Wildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated

    Michelle Campbell is one of many residents who have been forced to evacuate their home.
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  28. Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?

    And what will his premiership mean for your payslip?
  29. The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

    Will young people still vote Republican after Kirk’s death?
  30. These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them

    A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
  31. From shock loss to Wimbledon title - resilient Sinner rises back to top

    For a brief moment after his shock French Open loss, Jannik Sinner appeared vulnerable. He answered the critics by storming to a second Wimbledon title.
  32. Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

    Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
  33. Tears of joy & Tiger text as Kim wins, but McIlroy has problem to fix

    Tom Kim excels in the final round to claim his first title in three years with a two-shot victory at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open.
  34. Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer

    Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
  35. From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job

    The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.