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Wildfires and extreme heat causing problems across UK and Europe
Firefighters in the UK and across Europe have been tackling wildfires which have been continuing to spread due to the recent hot and dry weather. Find out more here.
Meet the pets graduating from university
Take a look at some very cute pets who graduated this year from Queen's University in Belfast.
Wildfires: What causes them and how can you stay safe?
Every year countries around the world are affected by wildfires. So, we asked a firefighter to tell us more about them.
Out of this world experience: 9-year-old Sadie meets her Nasa astronaut hero
Sadie's letter to Nasa last year has led to her to speaking with a real-life astronaut.
Something to shout about... Museums say you can be as loud as you like!
More than 60 venues across the UK will have set hours for children to explore art, culture and to be creative.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Check out the spectacular opening ceremony
Glasgow welcomed the Ling, the Loch Ness Monster and thousands of athletes and Para-athletes in the opening ceremony.
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland to read Bedtime Story
Known around the world for playing the iconic character, Tom will swap his superhero suit as he takes on a new role sharing the classic story. Find out more here.
Ancient Egyptian princesses didn't just rule - they hunted too
Think princesses only wore fancy clothes and lived in palaces? Think again! New research into the mummies of the daughters of the Pharaoh Amenemhat II suggest that these princesses may also have been talented archers and hunters.
How can YOU help wildlife in the heat?
Wildlife charities say that the hot weather is causing some animals to become dehydrated, overheated and hungry. Find out how you can help.
Catch up on all the latest celebs announced for Strictly
The celebrity contestants for the new series of Strictly are starting to be announced. Find out who'll be getting their dancing shoes on.
Baby puffin spotted on Dorset coast for first time in 30 years
The sighting comes after volunteers spent almost four months observing the adult puffins.
Dormant microbes from Ötzi the Iceman’s body can grow in the lab
These cold-loving yeasts may be thousands of years old. They also suggest the mummy’s remains may not be completely frozen in time.
Who are you rooting for to win Tree of the Year?
Voting for the winner of the 2026 Tree of the Year competition is underway. So we took a look at the tree-mendous shortlist.
Should a library in every school be a legal requirement?
A group of MPs thinks it's so important to have libraries in every school, they want to make it a legal requirement.
Meet the world's top padel player
Have you ever played padel? It's described as a mix of tennis and squash, and it's growing in popularity, with more than one million players in Britain, according to the Lawn Tennis Association. Nina went along to meet the world number one player.
'There's an illegal waste dump near our school'
How would you feel about going to school near a big, smelly pile of rubbish? Well for some children in Kidlington - that's been their reality.
The FIVE biggest buys in Premier League history
Teams are paying megabucks to sign some of the world's best players, but can you name the five most expensive signed by Premier League clubs? Find out here.
Baby vicuna, Xoco, joins family
Vicunas are the smallest members of the camel family and are native to the high alpine areas of the Andes Mountains in South America.
What is drought and why are parts of UK close to it?
Experts say that counties such as the West Midlands, Cornwall, Hertfordshire and London are now facing "prolonged dry weather", which is the stage before drought. Find out more here.
Blue Peter's Joel makes magic on America's Got Talent
A former Blue Peter presenter has appeared on America's Got Talent, but did he make it through the auditions?
Prince George turns 13
The eldest son of Prince William and Princess Catherine will also be heading to a new school in September.
How do apes help each other feel calm? With hugs and kisses!
Scientists studying great apes have found that they comfort each other when stressful events happen.
A ‘super’ El Niño appears to be emerging. What’s the big deal?
The climate pattern could bring “shockingly high” temps this winter, plus extreme weather. Some scientists are looking into an engineering “fix.”
France to ban social media for under-15s
France is the first European country to introduce a social media ban for young people.