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Nadine Dorries: Former minister stands down as Tory MP
The ex-culture secretary and close ally of Boris Johnson says she is standing down "with immediate effect".
09.06.2023 - 17:29

Heat health alert in force as parts of UK to hit 30C
This weekend will be 5C to 10C hotter than normal June weather, forecasters predict.
09.06.2023 - 17:11

Salford e-bike rider, 15, killed in ambulance crash was kindest boy, mum says
Saul Cookson died when his e-bike collided with an ambulance after he was followed by police.
09.06.2023 - 17:06

Blundell's School students seriously injured in assault
Three people, including two students, are in hospital after a "serious incident" at Blundell's School.
09.06.2023 - 16:38

World Test Championship final: Watch David Warner wicket wakes Marnus Labuschagne from nap
Watch as Marnus Labuschagne is woken up from his nap by Mohammed Siraj taking David Warner's wicket on day three of the World Test Championship final at The Oval.
09.06.2023 - 16:11

Trump faces seven counts in classified documents indictment. Here's what we know
The details of the indictment won't be revealed until he appears in court. Here's what we know so far.
09.06.2023 - 15:52

Windfall tax to end if energy prices drop
The tax was introduced last year to help fund the government's scheme to lower energy bills.
09.06.2023 - 15:49

Mirror Group apologises to soap star for using investigators
Former Coronation Street actor Nikki Sanderson is accusing the publisher of breaching her privacy.
09.06.2023 - 15:32

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended over complaint
The BBC has been told a complaint about Bambos Charalambous was made to Labour's complaint process.
09.06.2023 - 15:27

Climate activist Greta Thunberg graduates from 'school strikes'
The global climate activist says she will keep protesting despite graduating from school
09.06.2023 - 15:15

'No-one to blame' for death of schoolboy Hamdan Aslam
A 14-year-old boy who died after collapsing at a school on Tuesday had an undiagnosed heart condition.
09.06.2023 - 15:07

Watch: Train smashes through truck on US railway crossing
The truck driver got away in time and no injuries were reported.
09.06.2023 - 15:02

Canada wildfires: North America air quality alerts in maps and images
Satellite images and before and after pictures show how smoke has shrouded the east coast of Canada and the US.
09.06.2023 - 14:58

LGBT veterans want report on military ban immediately
Some who gave evidence about being forced out of their jobs are concerned it has not been published.
09.06.2023 - 13:56

Labour waters down £28bn a year green projects pledge
Rachel Reeves says she cannot be "reckless" with spending and will ramp up investment to reach the figure by 2027.
09.06.2023 - 13:54

Facebook owner Meta plans to create Twitter rival
A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps.
09.06.2023 - 13:27

Hot weather: How do the new heat-health alerts work?
A heat-health alert warning about the effect of high temperatures has been issued.
09.06.2023 - 13:16

Bread to loo roll: How UK prices compare to five EU countries
UK shoppers are paying more for loo roll, butter and ketchup than some of our European neighbours, data suggests.
09.06.2023 - 13:13

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?
The consumer group claims Clubcard pricing is not clear enough but Tesco says it meets current rules.
09.06.2023 - 12:35

Anne Diamond: TV presenter reveals breast cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster says she received her breast cancer diagnosis and OBE news on the same day.
09.06.2023 - 10:34

Janelle Monaé's sensuous new album fights back at anti-LGBTQ laws
The non-binary singer's hedonistic new album is a celebration of black, queer pleasure.
09.06.2023 - 09:20

Chris Mason: What Sunak’s Atlantic Declaration is – and isn’t
There's an economic elephant in the diplomatic corridors so big it has turned heads in boardrooms globally.
09.06.2023 - 07:27

Ukraine war: Oleg Orlov faces jail time for criticising Putin's war
Kremlin critics like Oleg Orlov are facing jail terms for criticising Russia's war in Ukraine.
09.06.2023 - 07:18

Manchester City: 'Hysterical and 'hated at times' - Pep Guardiola is already the greatest
Man City manager Pep Guardiola is already the greatest of all time, win or lose the Champions League final, says Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
09.06.2023 - 07:01

Could Donald Trump go to prison over secret files?
The US Secret Service will meet Mr Trump's staff on Friday to plan his arrest and court appearance.
09.06.2023 - 05:22

Joseph Fiennes on playing Gareth Southgate: 'Don't be misled by his decency - he has steel'
The star is swapping The Handmaid's Tale for a play about the England manager at the National Theatre.
09.06.2023 - 04:31

How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.
09.06.2023 - 04:24

Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'
The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.
09.06.2023 - 03:46

Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires
With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.
09.06.2023 - 00:31

Thursday

Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits
Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.
08.06.2023 - 23:58

Keely Hodgkinson: Briton ready to start outdoor season with a 'bang' at Paris Diamond League
Britain's Keely Hodgkinson says she is ready to begin her outdoor season with a "bang" at the Paris Diamond League on Friday.
08.06.2023 - 19:35

Quiz of the week: Which book changed Stormzy's life?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
08.06.2023 - 18:26

How Delhi copes with toxic air pollution
As wildfires rage in Canada, a view from one of the most polluted cities in the world.
08.06.2023 - 15:54

Hazardous air quality filmed over New York lake
This is what an AQI over 400 looks like, filmed from a boat on one of New York's Finger Lakes.
08.06.2023 - 15:53

Is climate change fuelling wildfires?
Smoke from wildfires has enveloped Toronto and New York. We look at the role of a changing climate.
08.06.2023 - 12:56

Wednesday

Watch: Timelapse of New York shrouded in orange haze
Timelapse video of the city's skyline shows the air quality worsen in a matter of a few hours.
07.06.2023 - 22:54