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  1. El Niño weather system set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office

    Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
  2. Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

    The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.
  3. Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

    Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
  4. Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated

    Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
  5. French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

    The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
  6. My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten

    The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
  7. The town whose council wants migrants to move in

    Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
  8. How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?

    Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
  9. British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

    A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,
  10. Millennials are struggling to buy a home - but is it actually getting easier?

    Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be turning a corner.
  11. Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell

    Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
  12. Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

    It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.
  13. Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

    Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
  14. A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

    There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
  15. What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

    Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
  16. Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

    The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
  17. Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

    The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
  18. Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  19. Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price

    US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
  20. Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

    The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
  21. Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

    Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.
  22. Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

    The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
  23. UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project

    European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
  24. Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

    Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
  25. FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building

    Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
  26. Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial

    Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
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  28. Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?

    The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.
  29. Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp… and why are Democrats targeting her?

    And, will Trump be forever dogged by his war with Iran?
  30. Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

    England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
  31. Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

    Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
  32. McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

    Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.
  33. Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh

    Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.
  34. 'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'

    Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.
  35. McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship

    Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
  36. Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan

    WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.