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  1. More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares

    The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
  2. Moment police officers set foot in 'horror scene' funeral home

    Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.
  3. Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers

    The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
  4. Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post

    The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
  5. Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war

    The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
  6. Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

    Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
  7. Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health

    Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
  8. France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes

    "It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.
  9. Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care

    The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
  10. Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?

    Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
  11. Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against 'impostor' Wolfoo

    A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.
  12. Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

    The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
  13. The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal

    The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.
  14. Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up

    Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.
  15. 'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform

    As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
  16. Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents

    People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
  17. Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

    The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.
  18. BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts

    The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
  19. Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe

    Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.
  20. Cyber-attackers take 607,000 records from Department of Education

    The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.
  21. Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions

    Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
  22. Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths

    Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
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    And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?
  25. Americast

    Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
  26. A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage

    The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
  27. Fleming expected to be named England Test coach

    Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
  28. Heptathlete O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold of Games

    Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.
  29. Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

    Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
  30. Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim

    The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".
  31. Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew

    Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.
  32. Is World Cup sell-off plan a step too far by Infantino?

    BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.