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  1. Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins

    The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.
  2. Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.
  3. New Forest firefighting to continue overnight as cars abandoned

    One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.
  4. At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years

    The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
  5. England set 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.
  6. 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

    Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.
  7. 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'.
  8. 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.
  9. Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

    The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
  10. Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt

    The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
  11. GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold

    Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  12. 30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder

    It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
  13. Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

    Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
  14. My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot

    Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.
  15. 'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'

    Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.
  16. The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'

    More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.
  17. What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy

    Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
  18. From Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland

    Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
  19. No evidence of data breach after Chinese-made component found in Navy drones, MoD says

    The Royal Navy's new sea drones were found to include a Chinese-made component which sent communication to a Chinese IP address.
  20. Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls

    The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.
  21. Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

    The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".
  22. Treasury contributed to woman's death, inquest hears

    The inquest hears the Treasury did not apply written disciplinary policy before Chloe Moffat died.
  23. Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

    Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.
  24. New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK

    Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
  25. New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades

    The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
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  27. Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan

    Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe
  28. Americanswers...on 5 Live! Will Trump's new challenge to birthright citizenship work?

    And Hunter Biden speaks to the BBC about his pardon and Joe Biden’s health
  29. Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro

    Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance
  30. GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold

    Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  31. Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?

    One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.
  32. Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner

    Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.
  33. The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA

    After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.
  34. Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold

    Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
  35. Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post

    Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has told her critics to do their "research" amid the ongoing furore from her on-court confrontation with Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
  36. Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup - second-round draw in full

    Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.