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El Niño weather system set to be 'strongest in living memory', warns Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
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Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your breath
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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
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Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated
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Middle East
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
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My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors like me won't be forgotten
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The town whose council wants migrants to move in
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Business
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
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Sport headlines

Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
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England
McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
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Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh
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Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
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McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
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Manchester
Judge ruled children could have 'life-saving' treatment after parents refused
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Scotland
Paralympian wants to thank crash driver 44 years after accident took his leg
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Butler under 'no illusions' about scale of new job as health minister
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Why David Mitchell thinks we're so in love with 'cosy crime'
David Mitchell returns to screens this week as John Taylor, the famous puzzle maker known professionally as Ludwig.
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
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Culture
Five films to help beat the back-to-school blues
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ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
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Matthew Rhys 'too scared' to talk to Harrison Ford about becoming Han Solo
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McCartney praises musician's songs after intimate gig
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Hairy Biker auction 'shows man behind TV persona'
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Soundtrack your summer

Exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes action from Green Man 2025. Video
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The ultimate old school Carnival mix to get you in the mood to party. Audio
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Global superstar Calvin Harris' homecoming gig at Hampden Park. Video
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Fontaines D.C. perform the last ever Maida Vale session for 6 Music. Video
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Reading Festival's best-ever performances. Video
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Food and recipes

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

Make someone's day with these dinners for two
Romantic recipes that are sure to impress.
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Food
Try this foolproof honey soy chicken recipe for a stress-free dinner
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Food
The £13 high street salad is everywhere - can you make it cheaper at home?
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Divers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
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Northern Ireland
Seven incredible food destinations you need to visit
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Your Place or Mine with Shaun Keaveny

Health and wellbeing

Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
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England
'Some of these guys wouldn't be here' if not for football chats
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Northern Ireland
Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
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InDepth
How parkour is helping these seniors avoid injuries. Video, 00:01:09
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Asia
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
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Money

I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
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Business
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
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'I turned a lockdown hobby into my own business'
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Airport boss defends car parking income
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Manchester
Take our quiz to find your ideal career
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Science and nature

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists revealed
Stunning ocean photos reveal baby sea creatures, surfing dolphins and hidden underwater worlds from the Ocean Photographer finalists.
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The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns
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Northern Ireland
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'
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Technology
10 sizzling facts you might not know about the Solar System
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40-year seaweed mystery finally solved. Audio, 00:05:14
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Uplifting stories

Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10
Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot has given top marks to a bench after marrying the woman he loves close to it.
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Bristol
How a woman's front garden became a quirky tourist attraction
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Norfolk
The Welsh village famous for its long name. Video, 00:05:07
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First chocolate bar made entirely from UK ingredients in almost 100 years
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All aboard for a journey through Britain's railway landmarks. Video
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Rain arrives for some but is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
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Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis in the spotlight
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US & Canada
The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns
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Northern Ireland
Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
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What if we wiped out all the mosquitoes in the world? Video, 00:05:02
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An isolated survivor of a deadly virus, Robert Neville must find a cure
The last man on earth is not alone. Hunted by the undead, how long can he survive?
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A cancelled author discovers he has a son in a heartwarming comedy
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The Proms celebrates Miles Davis's incredible work in his centenary year
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The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers soundtracks his life in 10 songs
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How The Smiths fell apart: The extraordinary story behind the break-up
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