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Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
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Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
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Culture
US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites
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World
Ex-Channel 4 News host Jon Snow reveals he has Alzheimer's
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Culture
Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
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Europe
Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia? Video, 00:00:57
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Australia
'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals
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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
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I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
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Sport headlines

Vaughan 'feels sorry' for batters on poor Lord's pitch
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
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England Men
Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'
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England Women
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O'Neill set to continue as Celtic boss - but other issues still to be resolved
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Celtic
17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day. Video, 00:06:39
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Cricket

Countdown to the World Cup: 5 days to go

Tartan Army's oldest member Moira, 93, set for fourth World Cup
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Scotland
Pick your England starting line-up for the World Cup
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England Men
What a good boy! When Pickles the dog found the World Cup trophy. Video, 00:01:06
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Download your 2026 tournament wall chart here
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The full TV schedule for group stage matches
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Mum who killed toddler after court order is jailed
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Essex
'Our mum survived cancer misdiagnosis - but dad then took his own life'
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NE, Orkney & Shetland
DVLA worker who doctored car paperwork in 'sophisticated' million-pound fraud plan jailed
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Wales
Life sentence for man who murdered heavily pregnant woman
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Entertainment and TV

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Who has been crowned MasterChef champion?
After seven weeks and a thrilling final, judges Grace Dent and Anna Haugh have named a new culinary champion.
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From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures
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Culture
Sir Paul McCartney reveals the 10 songs that have soundtracked his remarkable life. Video, 52 minutes
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Hundreds enjoy impromptu Ed Sheeran waterfront gig
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Suffolk
Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King
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'This is Nicolas Cage going full Nicolas Cage, playing with a genre he knows inside out'
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'It was so different to any National Trust house I'd ever been to' Video, 00:00:57
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Hidden Treasures of the National Trust

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Give fish and chips a twist with one of our delicious makeovers
Treat yourself with a delightful chippy tea, perfect for Friday night.
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Try these homemade dupes of your fast food favourites
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Food
Struggling to sleep? The foods and drinks that could help - and what to avoid
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Food
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Why 'fricy' could be the next big food trend this summer
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Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef
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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
'New treatment melted my bowel cancer away'
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England
Trying to get fitter? Why you might actually need to eat more
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Food
Peter Shilton: I feared people would leak my addiction
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Essex
Emma Barnett opens up about her life-long struggle with endometriosis. Video, 59 minutes
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Money

Chippies turn to new species amid 'massive' cod price rise
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England
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Fifa regrets free ticket error but demands fans pay
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World Cup
'I lost thousands in savings and my partner's money is in limbo'
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London
Cash or app - how do you prefer to pay for your parking?
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Northern Ireland
Watch out for this hard-to-spot scam when booking a holiday
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Scam Secrets

Uplifting stories

Explore some of the world's most surprising airports
From Scotland to Nepal, take a look at some of the most dramatic, scenic and unexpected places to start your holiday.
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Cats' nightly kitchen raids caught on camera
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Lincolnshire
My grandfather helped Brazil develop its footballing skills
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Scotland
1991: The Red Barrows show off the grace of the humble wheelbarrow. Video, 00:03:10
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Archive
Five ways LGBTQ+ communities have been celebrated
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Arts and culture

Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime
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News
'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
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Culture
'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
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Europe
Crystal portrait celebrates Marilyn Monroe at 100
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Essex
Make You Feel My Love: How the Bob Dylan song became a huge hit for Adele. Audio, 28 minutes
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Sounds

Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

Our estate was labelled a war zone after the riot - but the reality is very different
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Wales
Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'
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Asia
The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
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Job hugging: Why nobody is quitting at the moment. Audio, 10 minutes
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Sounds
The ongoing argument about what it actually means to be English. Audio, 28 minutes
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Sounds

Science and nature

Can this car break a world land speed record?
Engineers working on the hydrogen-powered vehicle say they are 'very proud and honoured' to be part of the ambitious project.
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England
What is a Fata Morgana? 'Surreal' sea mirage spotted on horizon
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Cornwall
How a lost road became a successful rewilding project
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Surrey
Drones give unique insight into tigers in the wild in BBC world first
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Tiger Island
'It warms your heart': The farmer who loves rare butterflies. Video, 00:04:26
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When London is submerged by floods, a woman seeks safety with her newborn
Jodie Comer and Benedict Cumberbatch star in this apocalyptic drama.
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The railway line running through the stunning Tozan Shrine
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Radio 2 raise a rock ’n’ roll glass to broadcasting legend Bob Harris
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Believe in Magic: The children's charity that hid a dark truth
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The highs and lows of Britney Spears' life told through 10 pictures
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Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play?
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Culture
Can you name every nation to have played at a World Cup?
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World Cup
How well do you know your fish from your chips
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Blue Peter
Keep your brain active with today's Sudoku puzzle
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You have 60 seconds... Can you complete the word search in time?
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