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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
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Prison overcrowding crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says
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Politics
Afghan boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase
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Scotland
Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'
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Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
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Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies
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US & Canada
Fan adds 'just joking' to England World Cup win tattoo
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Manchester
BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price
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'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
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Sport headlines

Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes
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England
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger
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Football
Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes
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Premier League
Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
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Chelsea
UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
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Entertainment and TV

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The One Show celebrates 20 years of entertaining the nation
Next week there will be special programmes with celebrity guests, memorable reunions and surprise moments to mark this exciting milestone.
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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger
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Culture
Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney
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Newsbeat
'Based on true story' films that aren't actually accurate
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'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
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Northern Ireland
Kids' TV classic to return after 20 years
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Wales
Can you put Phil Collins's hits in the right order?
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Radio 2

Food and recipes

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

Really (really) good sandwiches to liven up lunchtimes
Why not go for a British classic like the fish finger sandwich, or branch out to international favourites like the Cuban.
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Food
Classic comfort food with a healthy edge
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Food
Is yoghurt really healthy? What the science actually says
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Food
How are potatoes harvested and turned into crisps in just 24 hours?
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England
Meet the Celebrity MasterChef stars cooking in week three
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Money

It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
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Business
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
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Business
Padel is exploding across the UK, but a court could cost you £100 an hour
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Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
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Technology
Holiday home tax rules could be eased after backlash
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Wales

Health and wellbeing

13 wise sayings to keep in mind when life feels tough
A collection of useful proverbs and quotes to help you unwind and breathe a little easier when the world around you feels out of control.
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Radio 4 in Four
I refuse to feel ashamed of my genital herpes diagnosis
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Wales
The best ways to reduce pain and look after your knees
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What's Up Docs?
Meet the people who run the world one letter at a time
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Northern Ireland
Tips to help your teen cope with worry
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Uplifting stories

Six of the world's most unusual roads
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How a medieval English abbey became a Chinese wedding destination
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North Yorkshire
The market town performers stepping into the West End spotlight
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England
Running topless because I'm proud of my scars. Audio, 27 minutes
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Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
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Business
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
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Asia
'I brought up my family in a London graveyard'
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London
A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season
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Premier League
What to do on Scottish results day 2026
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Florence Pugh dazzles in a spy thriller full of passion and betrayal
This gripping John le Carré adaptation sees a fiery actress take centre stage in a deadly espionage sting.
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'I was in a pop band, I didn't know my parents were too'
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Lifting the veil on the mysterious Bayeux Tapestry
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A sparkling sitcom about growing up in the '90s, with Olivia Colman
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'Kurt Cobain loved our record so much he wore it out'
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'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school
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Tyne
Afghan boxer arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece
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Scotland
Huw Edwards criticised for entering Welsh festival poetry competition
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'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
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