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Wildfire fight is 'David against Goliath' says French fire service, as new heatwave hits
A major wildfire is burning around nine miles from the outskirts of Bordeaux - although officials say the city itself is not yet under threat.
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Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says
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Disgraced funeral boss is 'pure evil', victim says, after being given the wrong ashes
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People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
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Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast
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Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
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Europe
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
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Culture
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
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US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
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Chelsea drawing 2-2 at Western Sydney Wanderers in Alonso's first game in Blues dugout
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Is struggling Ramsay-Peaty nearing the end?
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Local match goes viral over 'finger-clicking' cheating claim
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Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell
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Commonwealth Games medal table and results
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Unsolved Suzy Lamplugh case 'haunts' detectives
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London
GP walk-in clinics see low attendance leading to accusations of failure
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Scotland
Second home owners 'feel unwelcome' while locals struggle to buy
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Wales
'We lost all of our morning trade' - businesses fearful after more break-ins
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Celebrity MasterChef 2026: Meet the stars cooking in week one
A fresh batch of contestants are gearing up for culinary battle like no other.
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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
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Culture
Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
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Newsbeat
Nans who befriended pro wrestler on flight to Vegas in talks to make a film
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Wales
Heartbeat star buys pub that appeared in TV show
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North Yorkshire
Injured WWII airmen form a unique club at pioneering hospital. Video, 00:04:46
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The unmistakable masterpiece behind a Torvill and Dean classic. Video, 15 minutes
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Healthy Mediterranean recipes packed full of veggies and wholegrains
These fresh and vibrant meals are perfect for summertime.
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Food
Feel fuller for longer with these high-protein lunch ideas
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Food
The emotional eating signs you may be missing – and what actually helps
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Food
The surprising way marshmallows were invented. Video, 00:00:49
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Health
The new variety of blueberry that could be on shelves by 2028. Video, 00:04:13
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Money

Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
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England
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
'Without funds there's pressure': Students on keeping graduation costs low. Video, 00:00:43
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Why are UK fuel prices rising again?
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Business

Health and wellbeing

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage
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Health
Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading? Video, 00:03:02
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News
Tea v coffee: Which is right for you?
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Food
'Giving birth at sea was not part of the plan'
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Guernsey
Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein: How Italian children became so overweight
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Europe

Uplifting stories

'Dream' Roman mosaic find dug up from farmland
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Devon
Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-show
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Lancashire
Scientists reveal how apes help each other feel calm
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1970: Children explain the art of fishing. Video, 00:02:31
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A closer look at the week's stories

Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
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Europe
ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers
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InDepth
Why budding birders are flocking to Shazam-like apps to identify avians
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Technology
How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
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Weather
Is it time to ban disposable barbecues? Audio, 00:05:05
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A loved-up, lairy sitcom starring Sheridan Smith and Ralf Little
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Birthday celebrations end in tragedy when a girl is found dead
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