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WORLD NEWS

More than 200 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack return home
'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president
South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Trump warns that UK trade deal 'can always be changed'

UK NEWS

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones

SPORTS NEWS

Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola?
Slot's Isak gamble backfires as Liverpool trophy hopes end
John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs?
World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle
Refereeing in Atletico tie 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha

BUSINESS NEWS

AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees
Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
Thames Water should go into administration, investor says
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends

TECH NEWS

Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
Man charged with attempted murder over attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car

SCI NEWS

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

POLITICS NEWS

Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
Ukraine's military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
Labour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claim

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing
Artemis II mission was a triumph. Now comes the hard part

ENTERTAIN NEWS

Stormzy's stab vest goes on display in landmark exhibition of black British music
Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia
Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
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