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WORLD NEWS

Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes
At least 20 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India

UK NEWS

Starmer chairs Cobra meeting over US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran
Polanski and Farage don't agree. But they have more in common than you might think
Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat
Kaye Adams not returning to BBC Scotland radio role

SPORTS NEWS

Ahmed plays down hope of semi-final place - can he fit in England XI?
F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row
The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed
West Ham must sell players in summer after £104m loss
Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup

BUSINESS NEWS

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid

TECH NEWS

Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
Resident Evil Requiem's director on redefining the survival horror genre
'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'

SCI NEWS

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'
First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought
Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

POLITICS NEWS

Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat
Starmer vows to fight on after historic Green by-election win
Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
From plumber to Parliament: the Green Party's new MP
Reform UK reports by-election 'family voting' concerns to police

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
Six planets on show in celestial 'parade'
First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought
Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
Six things to look out for in tonight's Brit Awards ceremony
Captured off guard: The art of the snatched backseat car photo
Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
Kaye Adams not returning to BBC Scotland radio role
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