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  1. 97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

    A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
  2. Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

    Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
  3. Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival

    A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.
  4. Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

    A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
  5. Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

    Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
  6. The race to stop England running out of water

    Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?
  7. Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

    Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
  8. Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

    Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
  9. 'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near Middlesbrough

    Residents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area.
  10. Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales

    This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down.
  11. Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend

    Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.
  12. Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

    Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
  13. Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages

    Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
  14. This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped

    Her family is among hundreds anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.
  15. Videos show people survive floodwaters on balcony in Nepal

    BBC Verify has located several videos from disaster-struck areas of the Trishuli river after deadly floods swept through.
  16. Charli XCX electrifies Reading Festival with era-spanning set

    The British singer and Irish rock band Fontaines DC both headlined the first night of Reading for 2026.
  17. Sweetcorn ice creams and pastries: The latest 'swavoury' trend taking over your feed

    From lattes to pastries, UK foodies are embracing the humble sweetcorn as more than a pizza topping.
  18. How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading

    Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.
  19. What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

    Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?
  20. How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works

    We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.
  21. 'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'

    Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.
  22. We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it

    Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.
  23. What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal

    Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
  24. Wife of man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines

    Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
  25. Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE

    The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
  26. I couldn't reach Wales' highest summit because people jumped the queue

    Scores of visitors have climbed Yr Wyddfa this summer, with some facing long waits at the top.
  27. Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say

    But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
  28. BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

    The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.
  29. Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says

    Police now say they are not currently linking a deadly crash on the A66 to a fatal house fire.
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  31. Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?

    And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
  32. Canada tests the limits of Trump’s power

    And, America says goodbye to musical icon Dolly Parton.
  33. Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?

    BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.
  34. A magician and a maverick - this could be Cherki's moment for Man City

    After two goals and a swaggering display against Crystal Palace, Phil McNulty asks if this is Rayan Cherki's time to shine for Manchester City.
  35. How England are building an attack to trouble Australia

    Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?
  36. More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case

    BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.
  37. Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings

    How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.
  38. Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour

    Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
  39. 'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake

    Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US Open.
  40. Haaland and Cherki fire impressive Man City to victory at Palace

    Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both score twice as Manchester City cruise to a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.