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Cast out: Faith of a gay Nigerian priest (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
Once a respected voice in the pulpit, a Nigerian priest was cast out when his sexuality became known, mirroring a broader pattern in which clergy have been dismissed or barred from ministry in Nigeria over allegations of homosexuality. Listening to his intimate testimony and stark reality, Emily Buchanan explores the cost of authenticity in a society where belief, culture, and law intersect - and where being true to oneself can mean losing everything.
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The social lives of bacteria (Thu, 02 Jul 2026)
Our bodies are filled with bacteria that have rich social lives and, just like people, these microbial neighbours and families do not always get along. In some cases, it is the bacterial equivalent of The Sopranos. Dr Sally Le Page delves into the bacterial dramas of loners, crowd-lovers, backstabbers and do-gooders that are fighting it out in the world and inside our bodies. Co-operation, cheating and selfish behaviour can all lead to benefits or disease so scientists are studying this behaviour to help produce new medicines and clean up our environment.
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BBC News

Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding? (Thu, 02 Jul 2026)
Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US (Thu, 02 Jul 2026)
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
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England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave (Wed, 01 Jul 2026)
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
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BBC News

Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
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Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
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What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century? (Fri, 03 Jul 2026)
Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.
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