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Father who died alongside two family members in water off Shoreham was Palestinian refugee, embassy says
The Palestinian embassy in London says Hossam Al-Khawas died in the incident, as a young girl from the same family remains in a critical condition in hospital.
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Rail investigators find track defect on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
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Sussex
Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
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Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
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Middle East
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
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Business
Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
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Europe
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
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Tennis
PM unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
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Sport headlines

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Pakistan near 100-2 as England strive for breakthrough
Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley.
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Cricket
'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief
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Premier League
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
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Premier League
Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
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Tennis
Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
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Entertainment and TV

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Doctor Foster series three first look and further casting revealed
The five-part series will see Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor reprise their roles after almost a decade.
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'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
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Wales
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters
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Culture
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
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Culture
Baller League will no longer be shown on Sky Sports
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Newsbeat
Why this painting could have two very different price tags. Video, 00:01:06
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Fake or Fortune?
'I won Fantasy Premier League last season - here are my five best tips'
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Football

Soundtrack your summer

Reading and Leeds headliner Charli xcx performs tracks from her new album. Video
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'I live my best life there': Celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival. Audio
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Luke James ignites the Proms with a Marvin Gaye classic. Video
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JADE covers Sam Fender and performs tracks from her album at the Proms. Video
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Radiohead's Pyramid Song like you've never heard it before. Audio
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Food and recipes

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

One-pot chicken winners to save on washing-up
This collection is full of tasty chicken dinners, perfect for busy weeknights and big family meals.
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Food
Sandwiches that will take your lunch to the next level
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Food
Quiz: Can you identify which everyday foods are ultra-processed?
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Food
Why Kent could soon become a major wine destination
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Kent
Is banana the new matcha?
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Health and wellbeing

Can regular strength training help you live longer?
New research reveals the optimal weekly amount of resistance or weight training to strengthen muscles and boost long-term health.
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Health
Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
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Culture
One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
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Health
What is stimming and how should parents respond to it?
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Being crowned fittest woman on Earth 'doesn't really seem real'
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Isle of Man

Money

Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
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Business
Bride dazzles in thrifty wedding with £2 charity shop dress
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England
'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
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Business
Guess the price of these food items in 1975
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What's driving up the cost of flying? Audio, 17 minutes
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Sounds

Uplifting stories

The world's largest wildlife crossing. Audio, 23 minutes
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Teen completes GCSEs in five months using his eyes
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Manchester
'I made race history - and celebrated with potato'
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Guernsey
Tomato-growing extraordinaire who serenaded his produce every day. Video, 00:05:06
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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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Weather
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead
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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
GCSE results day 2026: Everything you need to know
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Child Maintenance Service: Is it failing families? Video, 28 minutes
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The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers soundtracks his life in 10 songs
From Las Vegas to global fame, Brandon shares how his new album harks back to his father's love of country music.
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Chris Packham explores the incredible evolution behind iconic animals
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Greg Jenner and his guests learn all about the history of underwear
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One death is a tragedy – are four deaths a crime?
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A man down on his luck has one unlikely goal - to end up in a prison
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Rail investigators find track defect on approach to site of Lewes derailment, initial report says
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Sussex
Double murder investigation launched over two deaths in Glasgow
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
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Wales
Health bodies back Nesbitt following resignation
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