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  1. Watch: Moment quake shakes Venezuela, causing widespread damage and evacuations

    Video filmed by BBC reporters and contributors shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
  2. Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat

    Steve Clarke's side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.
  3. 'Typical Scotland': Tartan Army give their verdict on Miami match against Brazil

    Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.
  4. UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire

    Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.
  5. Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

    Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
  6. VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force

    The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
  7. Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs

    But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
  8. GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc

    Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.
  9. Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers

    The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.
  10. Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home

    A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
  11. Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session

    The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader.
  12. Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?

    Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?
  13. 'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes

    Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".
  14. 'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland

    Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.
  15. Red warning in effect until midnight in parts of England and Wales

    A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue
  16. How to cope in a heatwave - according to you

    From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  17. Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one

    A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
  18. Air conditioning creates political divide in France

    France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
  19. France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe

    Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which have led to red heat alerts across the continent.
  20. The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?

    Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
  21. 'Strongest quake I've ever felt' - Venezuelans describe panic

    Two quakes hit the capital seconds apart, the first at a magnitude of 7.2 and the second at 7.5.
  22. I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job

    The recruitment agency boss shares his tips on getting noticed in a tougher jobs market.
  23. This woman fought for her disappeared father - now she faces life in jail

    The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province.
  24. The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'

    A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.
  25. The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear

    Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.
  26. 'From excitement to emptiness': Families affected by largest NHS maternity scandal tell their stories

    Families explain how they became part of the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history.
  27. What to know about the SAVE America Act

    Republicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters.
  28. Trump launches America250 festivities with a rally on the National Mall

    A stealth bomber flyover and a Trump speech in the nation's capital kicks off weeks of festivities.
  29. Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist political party

    Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'.
  30. Ben Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy

    Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.
  31. Michael Barrymore TikTok videos prompt concern over filming on smart glasses

    A shop worker tells the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a video Barrymore uploaded on social media.
  32. Man who died at summer solstice event named

    Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
  33. Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions

    The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
  34. Two more Met officers sacked over Panorama film

    The officers were filmed glorifying force against detainees during an undercover investigation.
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  36. What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care

    A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
  37. Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?

    Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran
  38. Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out?

    Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?
  39. Scotland hopes on the brink following defeat against Brazil

    Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time are in significant peril with calamitous defending allowed Brazil to win 3-0 in Miami and finish top of Group C.
  40. What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts?

    After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.
  41. 'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes

    Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".