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1. Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office

   The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

2. John Torode says allegation he used racist language upheld in MasterChef report

   The TV presenter said he had "no recollection" of any of it, adding: "I do not believe that it happened."

3. UK to start processing Syrian asylum claims again

   Decisions were paused more than seven months ago, following the fall of the Assad regime.

4. First Harry Potter image released as production begins

   Several new cast members have been announced, for roles including Dudley Dursley and Neville Longbottom.

5. Nurse on first day among four dead in plane crash

   A Dutch pilot and co-pilot were also among the four people killed at London Southend Airport.

6. Knightsbridge murder possibly a 'targeted attack'

   Three men in their 20s are arrested in connection with the murder of Blue Stevens in Knightsbridge.

7. Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

   The platform will bring in the measures from 14 July to stop under-18s looking at "certain mature content".

8. BBC staff at Glastonbury had power to cut Vylan feed

   Tim Davie says employees who had the authority to end the broadcast were among 550 members of staff at the festival.

9. Homes evacuated as grassfire tackled in Dagenham

   Firefighters tackle an eight-hectare grassfire in Dagenham that saw some people leave their homes.

10. Full excavation of Tuam mass baby grave begins

    The exhumations are being carried out at the former site of an institution for unmarried mothers.