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  1. Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say

    The US president was part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
  2. Amber Met Office extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could reach 38C

    An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.
  3. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
  4. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
  5. Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake

    At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
  6. Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories

    The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.
  7. Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says

    Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.
  8. Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

    The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
  9. England set to eliminate hepatitis C

    England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
  10. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

    Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
  11. Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

    On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
  12. The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides

    "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.
  13. Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school

    How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?
  14. What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy

    The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
  15. Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

    Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
  16. My brother was found dead but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot

    Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.
  17. 'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'

    Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.
  18. 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.
  19. BBC Weather's monthly outlook

    Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
  20. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  21. Five tips to keep your kids cool

    Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
  22. Antisemitism towards Jewish children 'shocking', government expert tells BBC

    It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.
  23. Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino

    US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
  24. Smoke from warehouse fire closes section of M25

    It is shut between junctions 22 and 21A because of smoke and the risk of a "secondary explosion".
  25. Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts

    An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
  26. Seaside visitors going home earlier, Skegness traders say

    Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.
  27. London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport

    Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
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  29. Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

    Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.
  30. How a murder case fuelled a culture war

    How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars
  31. Uncovering sexual misconduct claims against the Oscar-winning actor

    Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
  32. Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino

    US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
  33. GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold

    Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  34. Meet Liverpool's rising star who can only play friendlies

    The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?
  35. The map showing world's division over Infantino

    BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from all 210 of its members.
  36. Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.