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  1. How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans

    For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.
  2. NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

    The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.
  3. UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts

    Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
  4. TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85

    His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
  5. Millions see leaked copy of The Odyssey movie on X

    Film studio Universal takes down a high-quality bootleg version of the film, which appeared on X.
  6. Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says

    Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.
  7. Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave

    Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
  8. Girlguiding unveils first major redesign of uniform range since 1990

    Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.
  9. Anger, shock and grief - questions remain in the wake of the Berlin Pride attack

    As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
  10. Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

    The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
  11. Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

    The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
  12. How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly

    Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
  13. Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness

    Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.
  14. Behind-the-scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham became PM

    Laura Kuenssberg was given unprecedented access to the new prime minister’s first days in power.
  15. Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians

    Birdwatchers tell the BBC how apps have changed their lifelong hobby - and attracted new birders.
  16. Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer

    Llywelyn Williams says anything is possible with any kind of disability.
  17. From dragons to aliens: The hot air balloons that make everyone look up

    With Bristol Balloon Fiesta around the corner, we look at the wildest shapes to ever grace the skies.
  18. Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery

    The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
  19. Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event

    The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.
  20. Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach

    A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.
  21. Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham

    The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
  22. Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape

    The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
  23. Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film

    Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
  24. Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

    The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.
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  26. A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham

    Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time.
  27. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  28. What has the BBC ever done for me?

    Romesh asks the big question on an epic journey with a host of famous faces.
  29. Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Brighton's Welbeck

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
  30. Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?

    With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's future.
  31. Ferrari must 'do better' after errors in Hungary

    The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari's performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively.
  32. English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts

    English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.
  33. Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?

    World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?
  34. Mercedes driver scout Lagrue to join Red Bull

    The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull.