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Thunderstorms and floods expected in England and Wales

The Met Office say rain, lightning, and flooding could cause travel disruption amid the hot weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QxDrS19

Trump on Harris: 'Is she Indian or is she black?'

Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AONSFQh

Reeves and Hunt's claims about shortfalls checked

The chancellor and shadow chancellor made a series of claims the morning after Rachel Reeves blamed the Conservatives for a funding shortfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qi49ysj

Be at your best in the heat: Olympians' five tips

Temperatures are soaring in Paris - so we've been asking athletes how they keep performing in the heat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RTSMNAv

Faisal Islam: 'Bean counters' get their revenge

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zNJy5Zs

Caracas erupts in protest against Venezuela's disputed election result

Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is "destroying everything". from BBC News https://ift.tt/tipSwlT

'Worst thing I’ve ever seen' - witnesses describe Southport attack

Two children died and nine were injured in a knife attack on a children's dance class in Southport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nxm4iCn

Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse

The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J8reH92

Kit Harington defends play's 'black out' nights

Slave Play, which has just opened in London, has nights with dedicated performances for black audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oyOerqh

Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader

The 44-year-old, seen as a front runner to replace Rishi Sunak, promises to "renew" the Tory party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gh0QkyT

Obituary: Edna O'Brien, the writer whose novels created scandal and were banned

Edna O'Brien will always be known as the controversial Irish novelist who scandalised Catholic Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/He2fiR6

Attempted murder arrest after dog walker attack

A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found unconscious on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHZtcyC

Priti Patel vows to unite Tories in leadership bid

The former home secretary is the fifth MP seeking to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g2zUqhv

Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer's bill would allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inEa7xH

Sainsbury's sorry for 'racist slur' trouser detail

Customers pointed out that the listing used a phrase deployed by racists to avoid language filters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0iCUMuG

Mercer helps inquiry but says he will not betray sources

The former minister has clashed with the Afghanistan Inquiry over information about alleged war crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0D1yjP

Pilot survived Nepal crash after cockpit split from plane

The plane's cockpit split from its fuselage leaving pilot as the sole survivor of crash that killed 18. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpExHvr

The Charlotte Dujardin case explained

BBC Sport recaps why Charlotte Dujardin is out of the Olympics, what happened and what it means for equestrian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQ9LF7k

Celine Dion at Olympics would be great, Macron says

The singer is in Paris as speculation swirls the "queen of ballads" will perform at the opening ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YB7fhWo

Failed asylum seekers to be sent back to Vietnam

A plane intended to remove asylum seekers to Rwanda will be used to send dozens of people to Vietnam, Labour sources said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZwtcArH

Everything You Need to Know About Kamala Harris

The vice-president is the favourite to be Democratic nominee for president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dlYMpR2

'Inspirational' former BBC TV presenter dies

Beccy Barr who became a firefighter after leaving the BBC is described as an "inspiration to many". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oaRynsO

Jeremy Hunt apologises for pandemic 'groupthink'

The ex health secretary says the government only prepared for a flu pandemic, which he "should have challenged". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vurFZKG

Bella Hadid's Adidas advert dropped after Israeli criticism

The model was chosen to promote shoes referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, at which 11 Israeli athletes were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/athv7jf

WW2 veteran receives medals 80 years late

George Lewis is awarded his medals decades after they seemingly "got lost in the post". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLQz7a1

Leave cliff diving to professionals, warn police

The warning comes as Ballycastle is set to host the 2024 Red Bull Cliff diving series this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pe6kEuZ

Puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise, says review

An independent review said the language used around the issue on social media was dangerous. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r3U5ehS

Ucas to reform university personal statements

Ucas says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9UXcLFs

Davey says he was 'lied to' about Horizon IT flaws

Former Post Office minister says he was lied to about "serious flaws" in the Horizon IT system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2wTFG5b

Parents killed and two children hurt in house fire

Police probe the cause of a fire which has killed a man and a woman and put two children in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jBk5HPd

Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sIGVnNy

Mystery surrounds deaths at Grand Hyatt hotel in Bangkok

Police are investigating whether the six Vietnamese nationals died of poisoning inside the luxury hotel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zWtVTrL

'Vile' Jay Slater trolling 'devastating' for family

A charity boss close to the Slater family says "vile and hurtful" comments had put huge strain on the family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cSnUtHY

Mel B hails 'life-changing' honorary doctorate

The pop star turned domestic abuse campaigner is given an honorary degree from Leeds Beckett University. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z3btAp9

Billie Eilish to read CBeebies bedtime story

The American singer, 22, said she "loved" bedtime stories herself when she was a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71W9kwX

Gareth Southgate - the man behind the manager

Those closest to Gareth Southgate talk about the man behind the England manager including his values, beliefs and the impact he's had on the squad's winning culture. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Np1o6XY

Alec Baldwin sobs as Rust trial is ended over hidden evidence

The actor weeps as the trial collapses with a prosecutor quitting amid a row over a batch of bullets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2XIw6Bx

Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his family are expected to move into Downing Street over the coming days. Here’s how it all happens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QELgFJ

French rugby players charged with raping woman in Argentina

The rugby players, who deny rape, are accused of attacking a woman in a hotel room after an international match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JZQmRPh

Teenager murdered baby boy by shaking him to death

Carl Alesbrook is found guilty of killing four-month-old Elijah Shemwell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mPKliuh

Watkins scores late winner to put England into Euro 2024 final

Ollie Watkins scores a last-gasp winner for England against Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final in Dortmund. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DexBru2

Musk defeats ex-Twitter staff seeking $500m in severance

A US judge dismissed the case, one of several filed in the aftermath of Mr Musk's takeover of the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yv9lWSz

McEnroe defends 'Darth Vader' Djokovic

After Novak Djokovic has another run-in with the Wimbledon crowd, John McEnroe compares the Serb to Darth Vader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nH4om6i

Starmer proud of 'most diverse' Parliament ever

In his first Commons speech as PM, Sir Keir also calls for an end to "self-serving" politics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HwV20I

Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

The Oldham Coliseum gets a repreieve after a campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kClYaD4

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VnDAGBF

What is the New Popular Front and who will be PM of a divided assembly?

The left-wing alliance gained the biggest share of votes but was still short of an outright majority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q6mYCZ5

Keir Starmer arriving in NI on first visit as prime minister

The overnight visit will see the Labour leader continue his tour of the UK after travelling to Scotland earlier on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOYu0vD

Electioncast Results: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour prime minister makes his first speech in Downing Street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jJ3X8Qg

Israel settlements drive heightens Palestinian land angst

The settlements are spreading on land Palestinians want for a future independent state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E6iHNZ1

'Breakthrough' heightens hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Surprise resumption of talks puts warring sides closest to agreement for months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/URmuVE6

Staying up? The key timings and pivotal seats to watch for

Here are the all key timings, pivotal seats to watch for and when we might know the final result. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IuNvsgO

When will we get the result, and what is an exit poll?

Sir John Curtice answers key general election night questions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LsUW38C

Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica

At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6JQmFLg

The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister

The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4HPSIf

Last surviving 'Busby Babe' Jeff Whitefoot dies aged 90

Jeff Whitefoot, the last surviving member of Manchester United's Busby Babes side of the 1950s and an FA Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies aged 90. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9ubEN6

Trump sentencing in hush-money case delayed until September

The Supreme Court ruled that Trump had immunity from prosecution for "official acts" prompting the challenge to his New York conviction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnrVobj

Hungary's Viktor Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit

He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BH6Jueo

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30

The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pc83XCn