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Controlled explosion at Nepali hydropower tunnel as rescuers look for 900 missing workers
Authorities are blasting into hillsides and digging with excavators, as fears grow that a critical window to rescue underground survivors may be closing.
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Asia
Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods. Video, 00:01:03
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Asia
Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle cabinet
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Politics
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
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Culture
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
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Politics
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
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World
Live.
Notting Hill Carnival's main parade brings drummers, dancers and colourful costumes on 60th anniversary
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South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
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Africa
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
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US & Canada

Sport headlines

Live.
Transfers latest: Man City sign Allan Elias, Nott'm Forest confirm deal for Munoz
The latest transfer news as Man City sign Allan Elias from Palmeiras and Nott'm Forest bring in Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace.
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Football
The transfers to watch before window closes
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Football
Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
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Tennis
Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m
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Man City
Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire
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Man Utd

Entertainment and TV

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Everything you need to know if you're heading to the Notting Hill Carnival
Europe's largest street carnival takes place this bank holiday weekend, with millions expected to attend.
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London
This actor was told he had Alzheimer's, now he's performing a one-man show
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News
Musical about me 'better not be rubbish' warns Allardyce
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England
'Emo might have been a phase to some, but not for us'
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Hull & East Yorkshire
Will Young set to make garden show debut
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Surrey
1975: Behind the scenes of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with Tim Curry. Video, 00:06:09
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Archive
The curveball covers that went down in Live Lounge history. Audio
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Sounds

Soundtrack your summer

Listen live and celebrate 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival with 1Xtra. Audio
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Sounds
Lola Young makes triumphant live return with surprise Reading set. Video
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iPlayer
Dave brings on Central Cee to perform massive hit Sprinter. Video
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iPlayer
Florence + The Machine bring earth-shattering vocals to Reading. Video
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iPlayer
Celebrate 100 years of black music in the UK, featuring over 200 artists. Video
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iPlayer

History: Notting Hill Carnival at 60

Looking back at one of the longest-standing street festivals in the world
This year's event takes place on Saturday 29 August through to Bank Holiday Monday 31 August in London.
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Newsround
Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
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London
How a celebration of identity was 'born out of the race riots'
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London
1999: When an estimated one-and-a-half million people descended on Notting Hill. Video, 00:01:27
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London
Seani B digs through the 1Xtra archives to celebrate carnival's history. Audio, 60 minutes
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Sounds

Quizzes and games

How much do you know about Autumn?
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CBBC
Guess the animal from its misleading name
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Bitesize
The gruelling grammar quiz
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Bitesize
Weekly quiz: Who is taking over as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter series?
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Culture
Penne for your thoughts: Try your hand at our pernickety pasta quiz
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Food

Food and recipes

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

Bank holiday brunches to mark the end of summer
Whether you need spicy eggs, smoked salmon or crisp bacon and pastry, we've got a brunch that's just right.
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Food
Wholesome grain bowls you can prep ahead
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Food
How true are the nutritional claims about your packed lunch?
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Bitesize
Get ready for soup season with Anna Haugh's soup masterclass
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Morning Live
Is your coffee getting stronger? Audio, 3 minutes
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Health and wellbeing

Why coffee and alcohol make us feel so much worse as we age
If your hangovers or coffee jitters are becoming worse as you age, you're not alone.
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Food
Climber Laura completes 'full house' of 1,072 peaks around UK
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Highlands & Islands
Helpful tips for managing anxiety in primary school
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CBeebies
'I'm more nervous than she is!': Traitors star on the start of school
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CBeebies Parenting
The public broadcast that could be Britain's best-kept sleep secret
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The Shipping Forecast

Uplifting stories

Bumpy the rescued baby hippo has a new best friend
The hippo calf has befriended an elephant called Wangalla while being cared for in Kenya.
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Newsround
Golfer's one-in-six-million hole-in-one. Audio, 00:01:26
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Sounds
Coin hidden in 1971 earns finder free pint of beer
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Oxfordshire
'I'm off to Las Vegas for a bricklaying contest'
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England
The Yorkshire designers behind Coca-Cola's new look. Audio, 00:04:08
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

When whole towns closed and headed for the seaside
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Lancashire
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
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Europe
How do you sell a house with a dark past? Audio, 00:04:30
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Sounds
'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?
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World Cup
Did Emily ruin Paris? Audio, 27 minutes
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Sounds

Science and nature

The trailblazing helicopters looking for answers on the Red Planet
Nasa reveals how its three SkyFall aircrafts will scan Mars – and releases an eye-catching artist's impression.
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Newsround
UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
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Climate
'Unmissable' sea slug could be new species
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Devon
'It's been the best year for spotting sharks in decades'
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Isle of Man
What's the world's heaviest object?
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Bitesize

The video playlist

Watch a selection of standout clips from across the BBC

Discover more to watch and listen to

An unthinkable tragedy changes a woman's life forever
Jenna Coleman stars as a struggling new mother in thrilling drama The Cry.
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From techno to trains: The twins behind the world's largest model train set
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A dark, psychological murder mystery with a shiver of modern gothic
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The Swedish galleon that sank 18 minutes into its maiden voyage
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Vicky Pattison talks to Joe Marler about giving everything 100%
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Around the UK

The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Families welcome changes to early release scheme
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England
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
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Scotland Politics
Masseuse fits rape alarm in treatment room after men treat her like 'a sex worker'
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Wales
Child in 'stable condition' as police continue murder investigation
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Northern Ireland
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