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Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods
Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England.
UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
Three Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says.
Westwood & DeChambeau star in shots of the day
Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau star in the best shots of day two from The Open.
Lawyers for nurse in trans case criticise 'irresponsible' health board
Scotland's information commissioner says he is considering reporting NHS Fife to the Court of Session over its statement.
Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
The coach was carrying pupils from Minehead Middle School where people have been laying flowers.
Royal swan count sees numbers on Thames resurface after dip
The traditional "swan upping" search finds more positive news about swans on the Thames this year.
Mum jailed for using children to smuggle cocaine
Farzana Kauser from Bradford is sentenced after admitting importing 180kg of cocaine.
More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.
More River Pollution, More Anger
Serious pollution incidents by water companies rise by 60% in a year.
Usyk plays mind games with Dubois at weigh-in
Oleksandr Usyk attempts to get in Daniel Dubois' head one final time by stepping ahead of the Briton and standing at the front of the stage during the weigh-in at BoxPark Wembley.
Why 2025 is a scarily good year for horror movies
Horror movies are storming the box office this year - what is getting us through the doors of cinemas to watch them?
Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea
Arsenal complete the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5m.
Man accused of airport assault 'didn't know' he hit female PCs
Mohammed Amaaz tells jurors he was acting in self-defence when he struck out at three officers.
Police drop investigation into Kneecap's Glastonbury performance
Police said there was "insufficient evidence" for a "realistic prospect of conviction of any offence".
Court orders former Brazilian president Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag
A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and put him under 24-hour surveillance.
UN says it has credible reports of summary executions during Syria fighting
The UN human rights chief says those responsible for violations and abuses "must be held to account.
Sub-postmistress conviction referred to appeal court
A Kent woman's case is the first conviction linked to the Post Office Capture system to be referred.
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60%
Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says.
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60%
Last year saw record levels of pollution incidents in England, such as the release of untreated sewage, the Environment Agency says.
Officers attacked at asylum seeker hotel protest, say police
The hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers, is damaged and police vehicles are targeted.