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Chinese officials say rescue operations in 'critical stage' after deadly flash floods in Nepal
Flash flooding on Wednesday has killed at least 547 people, as Beijing warns that a newly formed lake of rising water near the Nepal border could burst its banks.
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Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood. Video, 00:01:14
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King Haakon VIII takes the throne in Norway following death of Harald V
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Disorder at balloon release for man who died in A66 car crash 'put lives at risk', MP says
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NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
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Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
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US & Canada
Stunning photos capture August's Sturgeon Moon
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Weather
Serial rapist police officer passed vetting despite warnings, BBC reveals
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Celtic and Rangers ordered to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder
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Pakistan reach 16-2 at lunch after Archer's blistering new-ball spell
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's.
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Cricket
Celtic & Rangers to play Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors after fan disorder
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Football
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PL news conferences and transfers latest - Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man Utd
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Football
What is the aim for Kompany, Kane and Bayern?
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European Football
Callaway drops golf brand over sexist video row
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Golf

Entertainment and TV

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Linda and 'Sue Sue Sue' to return for a second six-part series
Star Diane Morgan says she's 'totally blown away' as Ann Droid attracts over eight million viewers.
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What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
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Newsbeat
Everything you need to know about Celebrity Traitors series two
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Optimus Prime and Eeyore voice actor Peter Cullen dies
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Culture
Rail boss 'in awe' after Kidman and Bullock scene
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England
Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?
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Newsbeat
Reading Festival 2026: How to watch and listen across the weekend
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Soundtrack your summer

Jack Saunders brings huge anthems in time for Reading and Leeds 2026. Audio
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Sounds
The 1975 celebrate 10 years of their debut album in this 2023 set. Video
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iPlayer
Get hyped for this year's festival with Reading's best-ever performances. Video
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The curveball covers that went down in Live Lounge history. Audio
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Sounds
Fan of Florence + The Machine? This is the playlist for you. Audio
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Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Take your tastebuds on holiday with these Mediterranean meals
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to give us multiple health benefits, and these recipes don't disappoint.
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Food
Easy cake recipes to make with the little ones over the bank holiday
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Food
'I live in a campervan with no oven - here's how I make my tiny kitchen work'
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Food
Birmingham siblings bring English whisky to the world
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Birmingham & Black Country
Chippy's expansion plan battered by nearby rival
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Norfolk

Health and wellbeing

Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s - was her school to blame?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
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Wales
Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups
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England
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
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The rugby player who lived a 'double life' in fear of rejection
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Welsh Rugby
'My surgeon told me that getting the cancer I had was as rare as winning the lottery' Video, 00:02:05
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Money

Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error
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Business
I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction
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Business
How to spot a trainer scam like a pro
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Bitesize
Martin Lewis answers your questions in this best-of podcast. Audio, 36 minutes
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
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Business

Uplifting stories

The stunning ocean images competing for a top photography prize
This year's Ocean Photographer of the Year finalists show just how amazing and unexpected life in the seas can be.
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Newsround
Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film
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Tayside & Central Scotland
Why families travel across the UK for this boxing club
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Coventry & Warwickshire
How Goole AFC won over an investor from across the Atlantic. Audio, 00:04:33
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Sounds
The British man who helped save Italy's famous Leaning Tower. Video, 00:01:59
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal
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Technology
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish
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Europe
Are Moyes and Everton's owners on same page?
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Everton
Why Brits go to Benidorm
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Here For The History
Is the UK trending towards becoming a cashless society? Audio
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Sounds

Science and nature

The best pictures from London Zoo's annual weigh-in
Keepers have developed all sorts of clever tricks to measure thousands of animals, large and small.
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Newsround
Animal head bought at auction verified as extinct Tasmanian Tiger
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England
Conservationists hail survival of six of the world's rarest ducks
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Jersey
What is déjà vu and can science explain it?
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Bitesize
Robot smashes Usain Bolt's 100m world record. Video, 2 minutes
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The last thing Sue wants is an overly attentive, socially inept robot carer
See what everyone's talking about with the hit comedy, starring Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston.
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iPlayer
Bond and Beyond: The Proms pays homage to Ian Fleming's iconic spy
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Sounds
The story of the the world's longest kiss and why it can't be beaten
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Will a mystery that stretches generations finally get an answer?
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Gemma appears to have it all – until a dark secret tears her life apart
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Disorder at memorial for man killed in A66 crash put lives at risk, says MP
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Tees
Celtic and Rangers to close stadiums for home cup matches after pitch invasion
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Football
I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden
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Wales
'I don't think one resignation cuts it' - says DUP leader over Drumcree
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