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More than two-thirds of England now in drought
The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.
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New Forest firefighting to continue overnight as cars abandoned
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At least 111 people killed as buildings collapse in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake
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Latin America
How and when to see the UK's best eclipse in 27 years
Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
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Kent
Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
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US & Canada
30 years later, a former gang member will stand trial for Tupac's murder
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New weight-loss pill approved for use in UK
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Health
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
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Africa

Sport headlines

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Watch European Championships: GB bid for first medal in 4x400m mixed relay
Five gold medals are on offer on the first day of the European Athletics Championships - watch live BBC TV coverage from Birmingham.
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Athletics
Should Liverpool fans be worried about Iraola's fitness comments?
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Liverpool
Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
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Premier League
The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA
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Basketball
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Carabao Cup: Plymouth and Exeter goalless, Coventry await winners
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EFL Cup

European Athletics Championships

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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

The One Show at 20: The stories that got Britain talking
Peek behind the scenes of the iconic BBC programme and revisit its most unforgettable live moments, inspiring tales and celebrity guests.
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History of the BBC
Get ready for more murders, puzzles and surprises as Ludwig returns. Video
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Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
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Culture
Latest Strictly Come Dancing celebrity announced
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Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
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Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid Dobby's grave
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Wales

Sounds like a laugh

Celebrate the Edinburgh Fringe with comedy on the BBC

Can Elis make history and connect with five Welsh people in a row? Audio
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Kiri and fellow comedians look ahead to the biggest arts festival in the world. Audio
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Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates stand-up shows for locals - and us. Audio
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Paul Sinha hosts the quiz show that'll get your sides splitting. Audio
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Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tackles the thorny issue of love. Audio
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Food and recipes

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

Get dinner on the table in 10 minutes flat with these genius recipes
Speedy, flavour-packed meals that won't take all evening.
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Food
Marcus's tomato tart is made super easy with shop-bought pastry
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'I live in a campervan with no oven - here's how I make my tiny kitchen work'
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Food
The Magnum croissant and other food trends of summer 2026
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Mackerel festival should celebrate cabbage instead, say animal rights activists
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Wales

Money

Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
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Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
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Wales
'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
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London
Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
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Technology
Are rising costs pushing more would-be bridesmaids to say no? Audio, 00:03:53
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Health and wellbeing

Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Health researchers advise timing your workout to your body clock.
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Health
Power of 90-year-old weightlifter is 'insane'
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Cambridgeshire
How can I set short and long-term goals?
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'Brazilian blow-dry treatment ruined my health'
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Expert advice to get through the anxiety of exam results day
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Uplifting stories

'It's a place of paradise': The remote reef with no roads or permanent residents
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Jersey
'My late grandparents are frozen in time on Google Maps'
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Wales
The Yorkshire sisters who swim for two different countries. Audio, 00:04:32
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Sounds
The ex-sandwich maker who cycles to Champions League games
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Sport

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Satellite images show dry weather impact on region
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England
He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home
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Asia
This week's solar eclipse: When is it, and what will you see?
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UK
The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record
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Athletics
Parking fines for EV drivers using supermarket chargers. Video
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A lone survivor battles mutants while seeking a cure for a viral apocalypse
Post-apocalyptic action thriller starring Will Smith.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo and guests celebrate 40 years of Paul Simon's Graceland
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Sounds
It'll take more than a son's DNA to save his cancelled father
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iPlayer
Mark Steel visits the Viking town perched on the edge of Britain
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The 'ghost town' that was once one of the wealthiest in the world
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Forest firefighting to continue overnight as cars abandoned
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MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments
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Scotland Politics
Reform MS calls for team from outside Wales to take over health board
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Wales
From pop-up bars to transport: What can Fleadh thinking do for Belfast all-year round?
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