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  1. Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

    Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
  2. Man, 102, dies after alleged pub assault

    Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
  3. The key signs you may have damaged your eyes by looking at the eclipse

    Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
  4. Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure as Trump says she will leave post

    Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country's history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27.
  5. Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner

    Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831, but had appointed an administrator in June.
  6. Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record high

    More than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.
  7. Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders

    Critics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.
  8. Voting under way in Clacton by-election

    Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
  9. UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat

    The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
  10. More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers

    Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
  11. Results, appeals and resits - what to do if things don't go to plan

    Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.
  12. How to get the most out of clearing

    From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.
  13. How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?

    Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.
  14. Everything you need to know about university costs

    With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?
  15. Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

    In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
  16. How can Nigerian singer Ayra Starr honour her roots as she goes global?

    The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.
  17. Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

    Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
  18. Devotion to Trump stays strong in town making missiles for US war in Iran

    Polls suggest Republicans nationally are souring - but in Kingsport, Tennessee, they don’t blame the president.
  19. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

    Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
  20. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

    From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. Scientists invent 'world's greenest party balloon'

    Imperial College London experts say standard party balloons can take years to break down.
  24. Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings

    NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
  25. UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

    Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
  26. Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'

    In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
  27. Residents' 'absolute fear' as massive fire destroyed their homes

    Residents have been evacuated after a large fire involving six homes in Caerphilly county.
  28. Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria

    The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
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  30. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
  31. Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?

    In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
  32. Philomena Cunk examines life and existence

    Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan
  33. In 1940s Australia, a young orphan is brought to a remote orphanage

    The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
  34. Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall

    Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
  35. Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor

    Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
  36. Football Association of Ireland withdraws Infantino support

    The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms it backs Uefa's stance.
  37. Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final

    Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.
  38. Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net

    Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.
  39. Fourth favourites for relegation - will Sunderland defy odds again?

    Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
  40. I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev

    Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.