An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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Ex-Channel 5 newsreader withdraws claims against Dan Walker
Dan Walker’s employers ITN and Channel 5 agreed to pay Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije an undisclosed amount, with no admission of liability.
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Chris Mason: A grim week for Starmer – but things could be about to get worse
The Mandelson vetting row has reignited questions over the PM’s future just two weeks before crucial elections in Scotland, Wales and England.
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The assisted dying bill has failed – but the debate isn’t over
In June 2025 MPs backed the legislation but now it has run out of time to become law.
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Man given life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated assault of Sikh woman
A judge tells John Ashby, 32, that he will serve at least 14 years in prison for the attack.
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No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made ‘a confused report’.
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Starmer says he’s acting in national interest after Trump criticism
The US president earlier told the BBC the UK should have given more support to the US over the Iran war.
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Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.
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Rapist who infected men and boys with HIV jailed
A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.
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UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
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PM’s ex-chief of staff to give evidence on Mandelson vetting
The prime minister’s former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
