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Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

Multiple routes have been affected by the fires, which broke out near the tracks in Waltham Cross.

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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting".

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Prolonged drought could cause shortage of some foods, farmers' union head says

NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather affecting the UK's food supply.

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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

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BBC News • Aug 1, 2026

Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge

The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.

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BBC News • Aug 1, 2026

CPS to target assets of jailed funeral director

As Robert Bush starts a 20-year prison sentence, prosecutors want to claw back the money he stole.

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BBC News • Aug 1, 2026

Labour's Bev Craig elected Greater Manchester mayor, succeeding Andy Burnham

Labour's Bev Craig secures nearly double the number of votes won by Reform UK's Sian Astley.

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Budget to be held in October, Healey announces

The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.

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Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestine display at show

The UK band is told not to return to the city-state after shouting "free Palestine" at a gig on Wednesday.

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Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings

Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK.

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How Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In broke the UK's singles chart record

The duet has spent 19 non-consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, breaking a 73-year-old record.

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How does the UK fight wildfires?

Fast moving Suffolk wildfire "is not yet under control" as major incident declared.

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Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year

Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.

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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says

The missile left a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine.

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Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

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Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two

Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

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How afraid should we be of jellyfish off UK shores?

Many people are scared of the jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.

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Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?

Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

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CNN Top Stories • Jul 28, 2026

Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine

Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a human rights activist that they killed children and civilians during their time in Ukraine.

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Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you

Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

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