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  1. Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses

    With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
  2. Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral

    A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.
  3. Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence

    Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.
  4. Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks

    The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.
  5. Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

    The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.
  6. Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

    Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.
  7. River Danube's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle

    A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
  8. PM warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year

    The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
  9. Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

    Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
  10. Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

    Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
  11. LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

    The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
  12. After the eclipse, a meteor shower - how to catch a glimpse

    On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
  13. How the weather will affect your viewing

    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. Warning from man whose eyes were damaged by eclipse

    Peter Smith damaged his eyes by watching the 1999 eclipse without suitable glasses.
  15. Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how

    The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.
  16. 'Rot in prison', relatives tell double murderer and rapist

    Simon Levy is jailed for life after murdering two women and raping another.
  17. These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in

    Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
  18. How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?

    The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
  19. Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?

    The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?
  20. Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

    The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
  21. Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat

    British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
  22. Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

    From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

    Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.
  27. Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake

    Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.
  28. I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head

    Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".
  29. Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

    The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.
  30. Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails

    Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
  31. Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

    Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.
  32. Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

    The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.
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  34. Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
  35. Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections?

    In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
  36. Shabaz Ali takes the 'billionaire debate' into the real world

    Shabaz Ali turns author to see if the internet's favourite villains deserve the hate.
  37. Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death

    Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.
  38. What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

    Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?
  39. I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

    Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
  40. LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

    The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
  41. England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

    New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.
  42. Five players get first England deals in Borthwick shake-up

    Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.
  43. Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence

    Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m.