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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain
Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.
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Law student is charged over intercepted bomb in car
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Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex. Video, 00:00:50
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Man describes trying to save mother and daughter who drowned off Essex beach
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England
Day one recap: Scotland's Scott & Rogers win golds, Langton suffers nasty gymnastics fall
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Commonwealth Games
Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to?
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Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales
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Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
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London
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
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Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track
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Boxing
Horror injury overshadows gymnastics silver at Commonwealths
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Commonwealth Games
Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
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Germany
Scott overcomes pressure and big pal Dean to give Scotland golden start
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Commonwealth Games
Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour title after Alpe d'Huez win
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Dad who murdered four-week-old son jailed for 18 years
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England
Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
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Highlands & Islands
Judge demands answers after 'dangerous' man who threatened to 'chop up' woman was released on bail
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Wales
Women's organisation in legal challenge to Féile event cancellation
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Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub attack
The US singer hit a man with a glass bottle in "a vicious and unprovoked attack", prosecutors say.
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Culture
BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000
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Ex-Coronation Street actor to receive 'substantial' libel damages from the Sun publisher
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Casting revealed as filming begins on new BBC drama
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Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
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Katie Hopkins' stage appearance prompts theatre show content debate
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'It's the comedy of shame' - 10 years on from Fleabag. Audio, 00:04:34
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A deliciously dark, witty thriller with a deeply flawed narrator
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Wedding plans unravel when a list goes viral on social media
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On a tiny island facing catastrophe, a family finds a stranger washed ashore
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Cash Cow: An eye-opening investigation into the global fertility industry
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Hugh Bonneville narrates the stories of Sherlock Holmes
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Health and wellbeing

The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.
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How I discovered the truth about the 'herbal' sleeping pills I got hooked on
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What do children need to know when calling 999?
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England
'Sharing my grief on TikTok gives my life purpose'
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England
The science-backed activity proven to reduce stress and improve focus. Audio, 17 minutes
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Money

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
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Business
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
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Money saved by going sober funds World Cup adventure
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Leicestershire
Luxury holidays and lost bank cards - how fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
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Wales
'Britain risks losing the National Lottery if it doesn't innovate' Audio, 44 minutes
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Food and recipes

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Save cash on deliveries with these delicious fakeaway recipes
From chicken gyros to smash burgers and halloumi fries, rustle up a satisfying fast food classic at home.
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This creamy Tuscan salmon might be your new favourite dinner
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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
Six recipes even the fussiest of kids will eat
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Get into nature

How to help bumblebees through this summer's heatwaves
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Climate
Simple tricks to make identifying British birdsong easier. Audio, 00:01:56
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The small seed being used to bring the coast back to life
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
How to take the stress out of camping with children
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The people trying to restore biodiversity to the British Isles. Video, 53 minutes
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Uplifting stories

Looking for Atlantis? Five underwater cities you might not know about
Discover real-life lost towns and cities beneath the waves.
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I got married and graduated in three crazy hours
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England
Commonwealth Games: The Scotland-England sister rivalry at Glasgow 2026
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Disability Sport
The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
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Northern Ireland
Artist shares how she makes sculptures out of old tools. Audio, 00:07:10
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
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This new bridge aimed to show US-Canada unity but instead stoked divisions
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US & Canada
Heat health alerts in effect for parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
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Weather
Is there prize money at the Commonwealth Games?
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Commonwealth Games
Is Number 10 North a gimmick? Reflecting on Andy Burnham's first week as PM. Audio, 37 minutes
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It's Sue's worst nightmare - an overly attentive, socially inept robot carer
Surreal yet poignant new comedy starring Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston.
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Just weeks after his wedding a man vanishes, seemingly into thin air
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Tim McInnerny and Benedict Cumberbatch lead the cast in The Odyssey
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'I exposed drug cheat Lance Armstrong'
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When cricket was the dominant sport in America
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