Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices
The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.
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Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat
Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.
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Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told
New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the…
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Gruel and graft: museum asks if you could survive a Victorian workhouse
Revamped Ripon attraction reopens as a more immersive experience telling ‘national story’ of poverty and…
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Election voting advice from AI chatbots ‘inaccurate and unreliable’
Research during Hungary election shows AI recommended parties not running and gave highly volatile answers to identical…
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UK surrogacy law ‘creaking at seams’ as demand rises sharply
Experts urge ministers to update legislation to prevent intended parents resorting to riskier arrangements…
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China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea
Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.
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NSW land-clearing up 16% in 2024 as conservation groups say Minns government failing to rein in habitat loss
Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetationFollow our Australia…
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Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies
Iran has attacked a tanker in the strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after the US launched a tenth…
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Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation…
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Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Tuesday will see the prime minister announce his first raft of policies and chair his first cabinet meeting.
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US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.
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Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid
More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Spain
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Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied
Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Lebanese government.
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Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says
Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not…
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'Anti-ICE' Army veteran set fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
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Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.
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Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?
A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.
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Viral TikTok beauty spot owners warn people not to visit secluded reservoir
Described as a "blue lagoon", visitors flocked to see the turquoise waters during Covid.
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Watch: Spain World Cup champions receive royal welcome in Madrid
After meeting the royal family, the squad boarded an open-top bus for a victory parade through the capital city, where…
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How is the new PM's cabinet shaping up?
The BBC's Annita McVeigh talks us through some key appointments as Andy Burnham takes office.
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'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
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World Cup: Spain's homecoming heroes
A nation celebrates as Spain's World Cup champions come home to a hero's welcome.
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At Mississippi funeral, Civil Rights leaders call for justice for Nolan Wells, 18
The parents of Nolan Wells, who was found dead on Horn Island in Mississippi, will hold a funeral for the 18-year-old…