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  1. Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says

    NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.
  2. Man admits killing Scottish woman found in suitcase, Greek police say

    The man was arrested on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, as well as robbery and weapons offences.
  3. Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'

    The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
  4. Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

    The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
  5. Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

    Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
  6. Why I don't regret choosing a vasectomy in my 20s

    As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.
  7. The shadowy gang recruiting teenage hitmen to kill across Europe

    The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
  8. Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

    A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
  9. Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash but also criticism

    After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?
  10. Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

    For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
  11. Why Love Island fans are choosing the US edition: 'They actually fancy each other'

    Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.
  12. Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria

    The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Police said.
  13. Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche

    The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
  14. How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm, whipped up by social media

    The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
  15. Spider-Man fans hail Brand New Day as Holland's best yet

    Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.
  16. Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

    Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".
  17. Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

    State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
  18. Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

    Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt.
  19. Woman, 86, orphaned as child opens prized garden to public to fulfil lifelong promise

    Ann Lush made a promise to herself when she was nine to “help any child I could”.
  20. 'Incredible' blue sea creatures appear on beaches

    Hundreds of by-the-wind-sailors creatures wash up at St Bees in Cumbria due to strong onshore winds.
  21. The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed

    Overall, overcrowding in England and Wales fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the government says.
  22. 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.
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  24. Is The World Cup For Sale?

    Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.
  25. The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?

    A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.
  26. A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

    Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?
  27. 2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

    Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges.
  28. Selfies, signatures & social media - how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games

    Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week.