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  1. Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

    The 2.9% rise in inflation in July had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
  2. Burnham unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas

    Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.
  3. Tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

    Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
  4. Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

    Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
  5. French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

    More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
  6. Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

    Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
  7. Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected

    Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.
  8. Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise

    The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.
  9. Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret

    In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks about her husband's own diagnosis.
  10. Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told

    Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
  11. Deaf patient given wrong jab due to sign language error, report says

    An ombudsman report says disabled people are being let down by a lack of accessible communication methods.
  12. 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted

    Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
  13. Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

    Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
  14. One man has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?

    In that time he estimates he has been involved in getting 16 bills into law and has had a hand in a further 25 law changes.
  15. Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

    BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.
  16. The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'

    Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.
  17. Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

    Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
  18. 'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony

    A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
  19. Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'

    The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.
  20. US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

    Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.
  21. Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party

    Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
  22. Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

    The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.
  23. Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

    Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
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  25. Russia Threatens The UK (Again)

    Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
  26. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  27. How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

    How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.
  28. Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test

    Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
  29. Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap

    Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.
  30. Musiala collapses in match for second time in four days

    Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
  31. Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold

    Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.