I heard years of Grenfell testimony. Here's why the disaster could have been prevented

Opportunities missed and warnings unheeded - what the public inquiry into the fire has been told.

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Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba

The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.

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Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.

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Thunderstorm warning for England and east Wales

There is a risk of flooding in some areas, with Met Office saying hail and lighting are also likely.

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The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

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Hospices funding woes bring job cuts

Five hospices caring for terminally ill people say they must cut staff because of financial pressures.

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