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  1. More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

    The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
  2. Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers

    The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
  3. Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy

    Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.
  4. Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot

    Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.
  5. 'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks

    The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
  6. BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts

    The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
  7. OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies

    The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.
  8. Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq

    US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
  9. Four deaths at homeless shelter linked to serial killer to be reviewed

    Triple killer James Desborough had stayed in the same homeless shelter, police say.
  10. Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan

    Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.
  11. The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than previous generations

    People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.
  12. I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games

    Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.
  13. Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

    The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.
  14. 'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise

    More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
  15. 'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'

    Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.
  16. 'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack

    A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
  17. Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?

    With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.
  18. Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM

    Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
  19. Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears

    Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
  20. Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash

    Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
  21. Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands

    The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
  22. Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'

    The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
  23. More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13

    People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
  24. Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise

    UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
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  26. Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?

    Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.
  27. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?

    And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?
  28. A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage

    The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery
  29. Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan

    Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.
  30. Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss

    Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
  31. Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

    Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.
  32. Henderson nears Chelsea move as Welbeck has medical

    Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his switch to Chelsea moves closer.
  33. Forest close in on Ivory Coast defender Diomande

    Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.