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Andy Burnham says 'I have a plan' as he is confirmed new Labour leader
The Makerfield MP thanks Keir Starmer "for his service" and says he is yet to decide who will be in his cabinet when he becomes PM on Monday.
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Politics
Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM
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Vickrum Digwa's mother being sentenced for removing knife from scene of Henry Nowak's murder
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England
Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
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Cambridgeshire
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
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Business
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
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Business
German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
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Europe
Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure
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World
First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
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Science & Environment

Sport headlines

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The Open round two: Herbert & Burns equal record score for round at men's major
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Golf
Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer
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England Men
Live.
BBC Sport's World Cup quiz: Can you get 10/10?
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World Cup
Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty
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Formula 1
West Ham captain Bowen to stay at club
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West Ham

World Cup today

England missing final piece of jigsaw - Kane
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England Men
Thousands of tickets still available for England v France
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England Men
New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
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World Cup
Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
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World Cup
World Cup: What Next For England? Audio, 48 minutes
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

First look at Siobhan Finneran and David Tennant in new series of Time
Series three of Jimmy McGovern's award-winning drama explores life in a young offenders institution.
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Media Centre
Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
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Wales
The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
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Culture
Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
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Culture
'I recorded early Stones demos, but no-one was interested'
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Cambridgeshire
Must Watch critics review Elle and Little House on the Prairie
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Must Watch
'These mighty trains that criss-cross India had a huge impact on me' Video, 00:00:56
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Who Do You Think You Are?

Soundtrack your summer

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Let the sound of summer pour from your radio in the countdown to Proms 2026. Audio, 210 minutes
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Sounds
John Williams' Jaws theme: Two of the most frightening notes in cinema. Video, 10 minutes
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iPlayer
Music from the worlds of film and TV, including Twin Peaks and Train Dreams. Audio, 60 minutes
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Sounds
Blur, Radiohead and TLC: '90s hits to get you in the mood for the weekend. Audio, 60 minutes
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Sounds
From movie magic to all-time classics: Your guide to the Proms
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Proms

Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

The best of our burger recipes, perfect for an end-of-the-week treat
Fire up the grill and enjoy this collection of juicy, flavour-packed burgers.
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Food
Fast-food favourites that are even better than a takeaway
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Food
'I tried 15-minute dinners every day for a week and these were the best'
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Food
Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit
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Suffolk
The inside scoop: How ice cream vans handle the heat
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London

Health and wellbeing

Are no and low-alcohol beers better for you than a regular pint?
You won't get drunk on alcohol-free beer, but you may be surprised to find out these beverages can contain added sugars.
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Sliced Bread
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
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Health
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
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Science & Environment
'I couldn't leave the house because I was worried I'd cheat on my boyfriend'
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Health
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
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UK

Money

I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
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Business
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
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Business
How to find (and claim) money sat in lost bank accounts. Video, 00:07:30
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Morning Live
Bar rules out jobs for young people whose parents apply for them
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Liverpool
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
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Europe

Sporting legends and underdogs

Coach recalls 'spectacular' golfer Tommy Fleetwood's talent as a child
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Liverpool
Anthony Gordon's path from city schoolboy to England star
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Liverpool
Amateur to take on Tour de France Femmes challenge
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Surrey
The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden
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Cricket
Football's best bromance: Why Bellingham and Haaland break the mould
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England

Uplifting stories

Herd of elephant sculptures pop up in riverside towns
The art trail will feature 30 specially decorated elephants, which have been installed across two towns.
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Berkshire
The window cleaners with Blackpool's best view
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Lancashire
Dr Helen Sharman on being the first Briton to travel to space
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Bitesize
How the humble sport of football became an international passion
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Here For The History
Why are fountain pens making a comeback? Audio, 00:05:33
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Sounds

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Tinder-style swipe system for ambulance calls attracts global attention
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Wales
Trump accuses China of rigging 2020 election as midterms loom. Audio, 00:07:41
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Sounds
Is this Lake District village ready for its first kebab shop?
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Cumbria
What are the rules of 'female dating strategy'? Audio, 6 minutes
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Sounds
'Britain risks losing the National Lottery if it doesn't innovate' Audio, 44 minutes
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Sounds

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The magical meets the mundane in Mackenzie Crook's whimsical comedy
Micheal Palin co-stars in Small Prophets, a story about accessing the supernatural from a suburban garden shed.
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The inside story of the CIA starring Kim Cattrall and Kelsey Grammer
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Sounds
John and Tommy Fury ask the question: Is modern tech making us stupid?
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In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a man must deliver a mysterious package across America
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Prince Harry enters Joe's office and realises what he's let himself in for
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Vickrum Digwa's mother being sentenced for removing knife from scene of Henry Nowak's murder
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England
Killer who stabbed 'unsuspecting' man he lured on dating app jailed for life
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Bonnie Tyler funeral plans announced as fans invited to line the streets
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Wales
Man appears in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving
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