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  1. Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

    Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.
  2. Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted

    The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
  3. Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

    US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.
  4. Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

    Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
  5. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
  6. Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake

    At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
  7. The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

    Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
  8. Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

    Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
  9. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
  10. 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.
  11. Criticism as thousands of seats empty at Europeans Athletics Championships

    Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
  12. 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'.
  13. Three ways to watch safely without glasses

    With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
  14. What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world

    For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
  15. Weather forecast - where will the best view be?

    Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
  16. 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 its members.
  17. Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma

    The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.
  18. 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?
  19. Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

    The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
  20. Luigi Mangione appears in court as questions remain in case ahead of murder trial

    Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence strategy, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
  21. How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

    Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
  22. BBC Weather's monthly outlook

    Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class

    The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
  27. England set to be one of the first countries 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.
  28. Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

    The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
  29. Seaside visitors going home earlier, Skegness traders say

    Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.
  30. France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

    Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
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  32. Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

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

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

    Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
  35. What potential Bezos deal would mean for Liverpool

    Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.
  36. 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 its members.
  37. Criticism of empty seats and ticket prices at the Europeans

    Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
  38. Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move

    Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
  39. Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room

    Champions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.
  40. Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans

    Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.