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  1. Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

    Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.
  2. Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say

    The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
  3. Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

    Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
  4. Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

    Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
  5. Watch: Family narrowly escapes home during Colombia earthquake

    At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
  6. Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories

    The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.
  7. Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

    Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
  8. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham says town centres have been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
  9. Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

    The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
  10. England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C

    England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
  11. Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

    On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
  12. What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world

    For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
  13. Weather forecast - where will the best view be?

    Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.
  14. The map showing world's division over Infantino

    BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.
  15. Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'

    The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
  16. Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school

    How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?
  17. Luigi Mangione back in court as key questions remain over case ahead of murder trial

    Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
  18. The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides

    "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.
  19. How to get a good night's sleep during hot weather

    Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep when temperatures rise.
  20. BBC Weather's monthly outlook

    Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.
  21. No air con? Here's how to get the most out of your electric fan

    Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.
  22. Why heatwaves hit women harder

    Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
  23. AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class

    The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
  24. Charlotte Church's forest school set up without permission on pig farm faces closure

    The Traitors star founded the school with her husband Jonathan Powell in 2019.
  25. Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

    The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
  26. Seaside visitors going home earlier, Skegness traders say

    Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.
  27. France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

    Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
  28. Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

    Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
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  30. Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

    Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike at the Edinburgh Fringe.
  31. How a murder case fuelled a culture war

    How Luigi Mangione's case became a battleground in America's culture wars
  32. Uncovering sexual misconduct claims against the Oscar-winning actor

    Multiple women accuse Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct.
  33. The map showing world's division over Infantino

    BBC Sport uses visuals to explore the support and opposition to Gianni Infantino's leadership of Fifa from its members.
  34. Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals progress at Europeans

    Keely Hodgkinson and gold medal rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol progress to remain on course for a tantalising European 800m showdown.
  35. Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move

    Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
  36. Unhappy PSG given extra Super Cup dressing room

    Champions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.
  37. Rocky Flintoff hits first professional century for Lancs

    Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hits his first professional century for Lancashire.