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Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:09:00 GMT

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

Southend airport to remain closed after fireball plane crash
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:54:34 GMT

Eyewitnesses describe seeing the plane "bank heavily" shortly after take-off.

Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:01:45 GMT

The US president will be accompanied by his wife, Melania, when he visits the UK from 17-19 September.

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:05:09 GMT

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits 'error'
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:29:05 GMT

Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say.

Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:58:17 GMT

The Canadian rapper performed to more than 150,000 people over the course of the weekend in London.

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:43:17 GMT

World number one Jannik Sinner wears down Carlos Alcaraz in another high-quality Grand Slam final between the dominant forces of the men's game.

Europe's freedom faces greatest 'threat' since WW2, says Macron
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:54:26 GMT

The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.

South Africa's police minister suspended over organised crime allegations
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:16:10 GMT

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Iran president was reportedly injured in Israeli strikes
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:20:02 GMT

Iran's Fars news agency says President Masoud Pezeshkian had a leg injury when his secret site was hit in June.

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:04:09 GMT

The US is accusing its southern neighbour of breaking a long-held water sharing agreement.

'Royal peace talks' and 'Sinner takes it all'
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:38:17 GMT

Monday's front pages are dominated by Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win.

In pictures: Royals and A-listers grace Wimbledon finals
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:44:23 GMT

Princess Kate and Paul Mescal were among the famous faces in the royal box for the final day of the tennis championship.

How we saved hundreds of pounds on our summer holiday
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:21:32 GMT

From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:08:48 GMT

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

I was wrongly accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:01:17 GMT

Walter Renwick says he wore a "Rod Stewart" wig to hide while accused of the Sycamore Gap attack.

Lab-grown cheese is coming. But would you eat it?
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:12:02 GMT

As vegan cheese sales decline and concerns about ultra-processed foods grow, a new cheese on the block faces challenges.

'Someone faked my death on TikTok'
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:53:45 GMT

Grace Wolstenholme, who has 1.3 million followers, says people were "disgusted" by the fake video.

Two women killed at Kentucky church as gunman opens fire after shooting officer
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:20:06 GMT

The suspect, who was shot dead by police, is believed to have had a connection to the place of worship.

Observatory marks 230 years of recording weather
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:56:04 GMT

The building holds the longest sequence of continuous weather data anywhere in the UK and Ireland.

Ukraine says it has killed two agents behind assassination of its intelligence officer
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:31:11 GMT

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.

RSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:04:26 GMT

It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.

Tube fare evasion prosecutions highest since 2019
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:20 GMT

The number of prosecutions for fare evasion is at its highest level for six years, figures show.

Boy, 15, and three others dead in incidents on hottest day
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:08:22 GMT

Police responded to incidents around Scotland as soaring temperatures were recorded.

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Why Is It So Hot?
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UK faces third heatwave of the summer.

Jeffrey Epstein is causing a Trump-Maga rift
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:38:00 GMT

Why the Trump administration is defending itself over the Epstein Files

Children's TV before the digital era
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:03:41 GMT

The story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the pre-digital days.

England building 'urgency' - are they ready for Sweden?
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:13:35 GMT

England booked their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 in style with a thumping victory over Wales - so are they ready to take the next step?

Trump, Coldplay and red carpets - was this Super Bowl or soccer?
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:59:10 GMT

From Donald Trump's role in the trophy presentation to Coldplay's half-time show, BBC Sport tries to make sense of the Club World Cup final.

'Everything except easy' - how Sinner bounced back to win Wimbledon
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:24:02 GMT

Thirty-five days after a devastating French Open final loss, Jannik Sinner is the Wimbledon champion. Here is how he did it.

'Needle between England and India sets up Lord's classic'
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:30:46 GMT

Increasing tension between England and India players sets up a thrilling final day of the third Test at Lord's, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Why 'happy' Alcaraz still smiled after Wimbledon loss
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:55:01 GMT

Carlos Alcaraz lost the Wimbledon final to Jannik Sinner but says he can hold his head high.

Gotterup 'hung in like champ' to deny McIlroy at Scottish Open
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:02:27 GMT

American Chris Gotterup impressively holds off Rory McIlroy and the chasing pack to claim the biggest win of his career with a remarkable Scottish Open success.