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  1. Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk

    Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
  2. Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory

    The investigation into a £5m gift received by Farage reopens, as he returns as the MP for Clacton.
  3. Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father

    Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
  4. Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting

    Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
  5. 'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?

    Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  6. Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross

    BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
  7. Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property

    Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
  8. You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now

    Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
  9. What we know so far about the West Midlands fires

    Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
  10. I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions

    After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
  11. What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?

    The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
  12. Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's Fantasy Premier League assets analysed

    Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.
  13. Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

    Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
  14. Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers

    The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
  20. Count Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeat

    The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
  21. Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer

    Courtney Gartshore, 28, used the appliance to subject three-month-old Dahlia-Rose to "significant and sustained heat" on her head and body.
  22. One million sign petition to keep PC Harper's killers in jail

    The milestone was acknowledged "without fanfare" ahead of the anniversary of the officer's death.
  23. Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

    Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
  24. Killer who will not say where wife's body is to stay in prison

    Judges at the High Court overrule the Parole Board's decision to release Glyn Razzell.
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  26. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
  27. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  28. A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?

    Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
  29. VAR, timewasting and subs - new rules for the new season

    The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.
  30. Johnson-Thompson boosts heptathlon medal hopes

    Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosts her medal chances at the European Athletics Championships with a strong high jump performance.
  31. Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

    Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
  32. Free agent Sancho favours move abroad

    Free agent Jadon Sancho is believed to prefer a move abroad despite receiving offers from Premier League clubs.