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Palestinian couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
A younger daughter is in a critical condition, while two other children who had remained on the shore are being cared for by relatives.
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Sussex
Track defect found 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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UK
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
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Middle East
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
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Health
Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
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Middle East
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast. Video, 00:01:39
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Australia
BBC presenter Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
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Culture
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
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Business

Sport headlines

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Pakistan bowlers fight back as England lose both openers
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
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
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Premier League
Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
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Athletics
Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
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Premier League
Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
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Tennis

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
Fundraiser to bring 9ft Lara Croft statue to city
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Derbyshire
Lucy wants Ludwig to work, but surely no-one calling is a good thing? Video, 00:00:35
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Ludwig
Valentine card from Amy Winehouse to be auctioned
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Surrey
BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A
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Football
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters
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Culture

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
What is stimming and how should parents respond to it?
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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
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Health
Emma Barnett reveals she 'had the hysterectomy I never wanted to have'
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Culture
Why everyone is talking about attachment theory? Audio, 11 minutes
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Money

Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
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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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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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Palestinian couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
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Sussex
Double murder investigation launched over two deaths in Glasgow
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Lessons need to be learned from wildfires, minister admits
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Wales
'I'll announce a new health minister on Thursday,' says Burrows, after Nesbitt row
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