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  1. Burnham pauses plan to release some prisoners early from September

    The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted.
  2. Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7

    Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
  3. US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns

    The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
  4. Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

    The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
  5. PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

    Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.
  6. Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

    The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025.
  7. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

    King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  8. Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

    The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
  9. UK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'

    An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.
  10. Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

    A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
  11. US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue

    A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.
  12. Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital

    Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class.
  13. Airport drop off fees up by a third - here's how to avoid unexpected charges

    The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.
  14. Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does

    Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
  15. Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

    The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
  16. What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?

    The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
  17. Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

    Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.
  18. Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

    Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
  19. Influencer apologises for leaving bathtub on mountain

    Tom Christopher carried the tub up the mountain in flip flops, before bathing in it at the summit.
  20. Police failed to check Manchester synagogue attacker's phones despite arresting him twice

    Greater Manchester Police apologises because Jihad Al-Shamie's devices were not reviewed before the attack.
  21. Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes

    The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
  22. Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales

    Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.
  23. France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

    Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
  24. BBC's Fake or Fortune uncovers 'enormously important' painting worth £100,000

    The painting by the 18th Century Scottish artist Katherine Read is thought to be worth more than £100,000.
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  26. Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan

    The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
  27. The Global Story: Is the Iran war back on?

    The White House has asked Congress for billions more dollars in funding for the Iran war
  28. Join the Addams Family on their epic haunted holiday

    Unhappy to see you again. Gomez takes the family on a trip - what could go wrong?
  29. Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes

    Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
  30. Defoe leaves Woking after 'eye-opening' first managerial role

    Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months and nine matches in charge.
  31. Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola

    Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.
  32. King's Tardis entrance as Commonwealth Games begin

    King Charles III emerges from a Tardis and a Loch Ness Monster takes the stage at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.
  33. Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing

    Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.
  34. Can Emery work his magic again at Villa?

    Aston Villa are back in the Champions League but must now cope with the loss of key players Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans.
  35. 'What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget

    Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.