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US launches 'powerful' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military called the strikes "a powerful response" to Tuesday's firing by Iran on US bases in Jordan.
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World
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
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World
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
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Politics
Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
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Weather
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
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Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-post
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Politics
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
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Scotland
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
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Health
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
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Alleged assaults and Falklands banner - Argentina face Fifa charges
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World Cup
Fleming expected to be named England Test coach
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England
Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew
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Cricket
Evans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
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Commonwealth Games medal table and results
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Commonwealth Games

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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.
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Europe
Contenders, ready? Meet the celebrities taking on the Gladiators
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Media Centre
BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
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Culture
Pop star Madison Beer and NFL player Justin Herbert announce engagement
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US & Canada
Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
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Wales
Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
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Hereford & Worcester
Genesis to Tubular Bells: The Proms celebrates prog rock, featuring Guy Garvey. Video, 112 minutes
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The Music is Black

Meet the artists and discover the Black British music scenes that shaped Britain.

Food and recipes

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

Really (really) good sandwiches to liven up lunchtimes
Why not go for a British classic like the fish finger sandwich, or branch out to international favourites like the Cuban.
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Food
Quick pasta recipes are always a good idea
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Food
Scientists tested double-dipping - here's what it actually does to your food
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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
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Asia
The surprising way marshmallows were invented. Video, 00:00:49
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Money

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
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Business
Second home owners 'feel unwelcome' while locals struggle to buy
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Wales
Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
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Business
Would you choose £50,000 or flip a coin for the chance of £1m?
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Business
We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more
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Business

Health and wellbeing

Dietitian-approved foods that will keep you hydrated in warmer weather
Staying hydrated isn't just about what's in your glass, but also what's on your plate.
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Food
'Stopping screen time for my son was a gamechanger'
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Suffolk
'This is the most effective strategy to help with travel sickness' Video, 00:08:14
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Morning Live
Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein: How Italian children became so overweight
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Europe
Could this new study into head injuries change women's rugby?
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Wales

Uplifting stories

Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
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Peterborough
'Finding out I'm related to Toby Jones is crazy'
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Josh Kerr: These are my roots and I just want to do Scotland proud
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Commonwealth Games
Former air base now 'the home of early aviation' Video, 00:04:46
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Bargain Hunt

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From cricket pitches to reservoirs: Scale of drought across England in pictures
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Climate
Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?
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Business
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
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Business
The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal
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Commonwealth Games
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse. Audio, 10 minutes
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A YouTube influencer shocks a nation when she is arrested
Ruby Franke's YouTube channel portrayed a wholesome family. But looks can be deceiving.
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Joe Marler digs into why Joe Lycett has always been drawn to chaos
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Ghosts Australia: An Aussie take on the hit comedy series
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Murder Is Easy: David Jonsson leads an all-star cast in this gripping period drama
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Anoushka Shankar stuns on sitar with an enchanting Proms performance
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Serial killer given whole life orders for two murders as police investigate four more deaths
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Cornwall
Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
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Scotland
I refuse to feel ashamed of my genital herpes diagnosis
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Wales
'It was heartbreaking to attend a fertility appointment in a maternity unit'
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