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The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history.
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Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.
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"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
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Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
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Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
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Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.
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Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
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The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
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A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
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Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
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Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
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From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
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The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.
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Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
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After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
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How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.
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A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.
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The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
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Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.
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The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
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Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
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Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
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The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row.
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The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
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How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
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Mockumentary from Charlie Brooker starring Diane Morgan
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The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
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Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
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After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
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GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
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Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
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LIV Golf players have been warned that the season-ending Team Championship later this month is set to be cancelled.
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Before his first full season as Manchester United head coach, Michael Carrick explains why the club need more players, discusses why he is in a privileged position and talks Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
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Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.