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At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.
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Asia
Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
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Weather
Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory
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Europe
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
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Europe
Ebola experts and survivor from outbreak a decade ago warn lessons must be learnt
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Africa
'Suddenly I could see myself': Why breast reductions are more popular now
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Health
King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play
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UK

Sport headlines

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Fernandes named Premier League player of season
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Man Utd
After Spygate: Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final
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Championship
Russell edges out Antonelli to take Canada sprint pole
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Formula 1
Usyk v Verhoeven world title fight predictions
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Boxing
World Cup 2026 has arrived on BBC iPlayer – discover something new
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BBC iPlayer

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Watch now or save for later

From McAllister to Gazza - get World Cup ready with a gripping documentary

A portrait of legendary former Scotland captain Gary McAllister, who suffered heartbreaking lows as well as incredible highs.

More gripping stories

Mo Salah's unlikely rise to global stardom. Video, 59 minutes
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Gazza: A footballing whirlwind in the eye of a tabloid storm. Video, 59 minutes
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BBC Two
A tribute to all-time great Scottish manager, Walter Smith. Video, 59 minutes
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The incredible story of the Lionesses' 2022 European Championship triumph. Video, 58 minutes
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Entertainment and TV

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BBC Caring Matters: A week reflecting on the realities of caring in the UK
Shining a light on the experiences of unpaid carers and the role they play in families and communities across the country.
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Media Centre
Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale
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US & Canada
'We're coming back strong!' - Girl group Mis-Teeq confirm reunion
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Culture
Peaky Blinders reveals first look at Charlie Heaton as Charles Shelby
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Media Centre
Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role
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Culture
TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90
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Culture
The Batman sequel starts filming in Liverpool
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Liverpool

Food and recipes

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

Weekend headliners: The dinners you've been waiting for all week
Whether you're cooking for guests or have a little more time to spend in the kitchen, these weekend recipes are what you need.
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BBC Food
Easy pudding recipes to complete a meal
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BBC Food
Can you eat mouldy food? What's safe and what's not
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BBC Food
Family-run Italian restaurant celebrates 50 years
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Liverpool
Quiz: Do you know your fruit from your veg?
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Exam season

Revision tips, study support and wellbeing advice

Five ways to get the most out of using past papers
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How a good night's sleep can help rest and rejuvenate your brain
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Procrastination can stop us from getting things done - so why do we do it?
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BBC Radio 4
Radio 1's top picks for tunes to help you focus. Audio, 30 minutes
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BBC Radio 1
Can you tackle an exam paper from 1960?
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Money

'I moved to Australia to save £50,000 to buy a house back in the UK'
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Wales
The charity shop which boosted takings by moving outdoors
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England
Will UK interest rates go up?
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Business
The young people rejecting a bank-breaking prom
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North Yorkshire
Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?
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Business

Health and wellbeing

Struggling to sleep? The foods and drinks that could help – and what to avoid
From kiwi fruit to bedtime drinks, what you eat in the evening can affect how well you sleep.
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BBC Food
Are you a 'sandwich carer'?
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BBC Bitesize
Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
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Health
Rugby star held his own heart in his hands after life-saving surgery
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Wales
'My body just shut down. I was in bed for six weeks from burnout'
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England

Local weather

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Uplifting stories

Home of the Year winner: I don't think what we've done will ever be replicated
It has taken 15 years to renovate Homegrown Hoose, which has been named Scotland's Home of the Year 2026.
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Wildlife photographed 'reclaiming' former mining site
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Six-year-old boy finds ancient viking sword on school trip
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Newsround
'Bums on seats' fundraiser repeated ten years on
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Lancashire
Kangaroo Dundee: I gave it all up to become a 'kangaroo mum' Audio, 40 minutes
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BBC World Service

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK
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Culture
The Global Story. Has the US set the stage for military intervention in Cuba? Audio, 27 minutes
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BBC World Service
The cycle lane row splitting a town centre
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Enhanced Games is finally here - causing dismay and intrigue
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Sport
Is social media making young women hate men? Audio, 14 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Arts and culture

'Slyly sophisticated' Taiwanese novel wins International Booker Prize
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Asia
Sir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatre
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England
'We mould trees to grow into the shape of chairs'
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Derbyshire
Jackson Pollock painting becomes fourth most expensive artwork sold at auction
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Culture
Why does Amélie continue to enchant audiences 25 years later? Audio, 43 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Science and nature

Out-of-this-world displays at London's largest free flower festival
Dragons, astronauts and UFOs feature in some of the floral art show's most eye-catching installations.
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London
Why is this tiny island in the Irish Sea full of plastic puffins?
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Newsround
Largest octopus bloom in 75 years inspires film
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England
10 sizzling facts you might not know about the Solar System
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BBC Bitesize
Inventor of internet sensation 'ball bike' reveals latest creation. Video, 00:00:24
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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Former BBC head of values Ian Fletcher has a new role in international football
Hugh Bonneville stars in a comedy from the team behind W1A and Twenty Twelve.
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BBC Two
1989: Douglas Adams goes in search of Ralph, the fragrant parrot of Codfish Island
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BBC Radio 4 Extra
Family Bank Holiday mayhem courtesy of those pesky Minions
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BBC One
Three Dublin wives and a prodigal daughter hope to heal their lives in Lourdes
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BBC Two
Homeowners are left stunned when warehouses are built by their gardens
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BBC One

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Quizzes and games

Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
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Europe
Test your knowledge of the most popular slang words
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CBBC
About 17% quizzers got full marks last week - try this week's sport quiz
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Sport
Keep your brain active with today's Sudoku puzzle
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BBC Bitesize
You have 60 seconds... Can you complete the word search in time?
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