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  1. Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

    His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
  2. Fires prompt national alert as 19 homes destroyed

    The prime minister said 37 fires were currently burning across England and Wales
  3. Temporary ban on disposable BBQs as military deployed to help battle wildfires

    Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
  4. Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?

    Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left
  5. BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

    The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
  6. Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges

    "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.
  7. Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

    The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.
  8. Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos

    More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.
  9. Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro

    Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
  10. Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident

    British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
  11. Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers

    Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.
  12. Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule

    Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
  13. I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

    Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.
  14. The Papers: 'Row professor found dead' and 'barbecue ban'

    Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday's death and the ban on barbecues in Britain lead Saturday's papers.
  15. How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

    In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.
  16. Like Greg James, I lost my dog - and my grief was overwhelming and complicated

    The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson.
  17. Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead

    From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.
  18. Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators

    A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.
  19. What we know so far about the West Midlands fires

    Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
  20. 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.
  21. Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

    Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC

    Liverpool's owners agree to sell about a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.
  25. Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting

    Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
  26. 'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty

    It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
  27. Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches

    The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
  28. Two dead after light aircraft crash

    A plane travelling from England on Friday did not arrive at Caernarfon Airport as scheduled.
  29. Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

    Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
  30. Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father

    Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
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  32. What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?

    The parliamentary standards investigation into Farage's £5m gift has reopened.
  33. Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?

    How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
  34. Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro

    Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
  35. Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident

    British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
  36. Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool

    Liverpool's owners agree to sell about a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.
  37. Chelsea say no Fernandez move as deadline passes - but is it really over?

    Chelsea's deadline for clubs to bid £120m for midfielder Enzo Fernandez has passed - and they now expect the Argentine to stay at the club this season.
  38. Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final

    All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
  39. Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event

    Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.