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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.
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Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup final
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World Cup
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports
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World
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
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Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
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Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
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Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
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Scott Mills was highest-paid BBC star before sacking
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Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup final
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Spain into World Cup final after victory over France Video, 00:09:13
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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
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Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings
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Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
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Why do Argentina sing about England and the Falklands?
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England Men
Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi
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World Cup
World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals
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World Cup
1986: The most memorable and controversial England v Argentina match to date. Audio, 10 minutes
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'Penalties are not luck': Van der Sar on what it takes to win the World Cup. Video, 29 minutes
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Presenter Will Best is the sixth celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing
The TV and radio host will hit the UK's most loved dance floor this September.
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BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
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Culture
Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
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Culture
From movie magic to all-time classics: Your guide to the Proms
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Proms
UK teen sees off 300,000 competitors to be cast in Disney film
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Northern Ireland
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39
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The brave act that saved a bomber jet and won this 18-year-old a Victoria Cross. Video, 00:04:46
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Easy and nutritious bowl food, full of sunshiny feels
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Food
Should you drink kefir every day? A dietitian breaks down the evidence
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Do hot drinks cool you down?
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The landlady who is bucking the UK's pub-closure trend
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Health and wellbeing

What to look for when choosing sunscreen
As temperatures and UV indexes remain high, here's how to make sure you get maximum protection.
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Health
Hours each day in an iron lung kept her breathing, her will to live kept her alive
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US & Canada
Understanding baby milestones: A month-by-month guide to the first year
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Why antidepressant users struggle in heatwaves
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England
How can we keep our lungs healthy? Audio, 28 minutes
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Money

We swapped our London flat for a houseboat
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London
We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
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Business
How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
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'Delight' as bank plans to reinstate cheque deposits
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England
'Please don't do this': How to stay safe on third party travel sites. Video, 00:09:12
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Sporting legends and underdogs

'I didn't think I'd live to this age': Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
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How the O'Connors go from father-daughter relationship to athlete-coach dynamic
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Why Knight's legacy goes beyond the numbers - and what next for England?
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England Women
Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
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Is Sinner the new Djokovic? Audio, 26 minutes
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Safari park's only two capybaras become a family
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'Job done': Greaves first woman to qualify for European Tour darts event
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How one of the UK's most vibrant spots was almost lost
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Sussex
Why we invite strangers over for dinner every month. Audio, 00:04:17
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I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online
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Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories? Audio, 31 minutes
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How the humble sport of football became an international passion
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Here for the History
'Finished' and 'career over': Is this the end for McGregor?
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Sky at Night team investigate alien life within our own solar system. Video, 29 minutes
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A boy with a rare facial difference enters a mainstream school for the first time
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Prince Harry enters Joe's office and realises what he's let himself in for
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An epic tale of a changing Britain, seen through the eyes of four friends
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Does Madonna finally count Graham Norton as a friend?
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Dr John Watson returns from service overseas and meets Sherlock Holmes
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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
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Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'?
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Teen says she was 'terrified' after heatwave wildfire forced family to evacuate home
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Girl, 8, among three found dead in family home
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