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Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK

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The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.

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Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?

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Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.

04

Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit

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The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.

03

How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal

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Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers.

02

Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

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Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through injury.

The papers: 'Burnham election call' and 'Too hot for tennis'

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Andy Burnham and the record-breaking heatwave across the UK and Europe is prominent across Saturday's papers.

PSNI officer 'had intelligence on Donaldson abuse a year before complaint'

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A BBC investigation has been told a detective and a child safeguarding expert identified Donaldson after speaking to a victim.

Three unusual things about the King's tax bill

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King Charles paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025 - here's what we know about his unique tax situation.

Friday, Jun 26

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The kind-hearted newsagent murdered for his takings - could a review find his killer?

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Police are re-looking at exhibits from the night Philip Saunders was killed using modern forensics.

Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge

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Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

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UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort

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The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.

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Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK

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Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.

Starmer rebuffs Home Secretary's request to sack immigration minister

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's request for Mike Tapp's removal came after he wrote an unauthorised article.

David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government

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The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive".

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Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C

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Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.

Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards' blog shows staggering lack of awareness, campaigners say

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Edwards admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type.

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Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed

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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.

A gay sauna visit and an 'exploited' young woman – the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson

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BBC NI Spotlight investigates the long-serving Christian politician jailed for child sex offences.

18

Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski

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Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register.

How transparent are the royals being about money?

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After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.

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Parents' tribute to son's 'big smile' after lake death

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Police confirmed divers had recovered Hayden Jones-Powell's body from Meynell Lake in Syston.

Meeting on English-speaking pupils at Welsh schools only broadcast in Welsh

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A technical issue means many parents couldn't follow the meeting live if they only spoke English.

Tate brothers lose court bid to be told names of their UK accusers

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Andrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.

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Pilot dies after plane crash near airfield

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Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Court rules 13 men who allegedly helped rapist drug and abuse wife can be named

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13 men are accused of helping a man abuse his wife over a period of years.

What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?

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When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

Flooding and fire damage after thunderstorms across Scotland

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A Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain covers most of Scotland following the recent hot spell.

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Boy, 14, in court charged with murder after missing girl's body found in park

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The body was found during the search for a 14-year-old girl, Lilly Jones, who was reported missing.

Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli to stand trial for rape and sex offences

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Hardeep Singh Kohli - who previously appeared on celebrity versions of Big Brother and Masterchef - will face trial in October 2027.

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Crown Estate profits fall as returns to Treasury more than halve

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Reduced income from companies developing offshore wind farms was the primary reason behind the slump.