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PM Faces Isolation and Job Worries Amid Mandelson Row and Cabinet Divisions

Sir Keir Starmer faces isolation and leadership challenges amid the Mandelson vetting row. Rising energy costs threaten mobile data rationing, while new UK-France migrant deal and historical insights into road conditions make headlines.

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BBC "PM isolated as cabinet divisions emerge over Mandelson scandal" reads the headline on the front page of the Guardian.

O'Neill Questions £50m Investment in NI Defence Sector Amid Funding Debate

First Minister Michelle O'Neill questions the £50m investment in Northern Ireland's defence sector, emphasizing a preference for alternative funding uses and highlighting concerns over underfunding and financial management.

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PA Media Michelle O'Neill, with shoulder length blonde hair, wearing a white top and a red suit jacket. She has one hand raised.

NASA Astronaut Captures Photo of Cranfield University from Space

NASA astronaut and Cranfield University alumnus Jack Hathaway captured and shared a photo of his former campus from the International Space Station during his current mission.

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Cranfield University A photo taken of Cranfield from high above, you can see houses, farmer's fields and university buildings surrounding a runway.

Two More Arrested in Watford Over Alleged Jewish Venue Arson Plot

Two men aged 19 and 26 were arrested in Watford over an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish community site, part of a series of attacks across London with nine arrests made and one guilty plea.

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The remains of several burned out ambulances in London

Two More Arrested in Alleged Jewish Site Arson Plot in Watford

Two more men were arrested in Watford over an alleged arson plot targeting a Jewish community site. Nine arrests have been made in total, with seven released on bail. The investigation continues as police seek further suspects.

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Michelle McManus Exits as BBC Radio Scotland Reveals New Daytime Line-Up

Michelle McManus will leave BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoons show on 29 May, with Grant Stott and Arlene Stuart joining the new daytime line-up. Connie McLaughlin is confirmed as Mornings presenter three days a week, following Kaye Adams' departure last year.

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Demus/BBC Scotland Michelle McManus, with bright orange hair wearing a sequin dress.

Woman Testifies at Noah Donohoe Inquest About Attempt to Sell His Laptop

At the Noah Donohoe inquest, Maria Nolan testified about attempting to sell his stolen laptop and denied knowledge of drug injection claims. She described feeling pressured to sign a statement and expressed fear over community backlash.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, wearing a white shirt, black and green tie, and a black suit jacket. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera.

Labour MPs Unhappy but Not Yet Ready to Challenge Starmer's Leadership

Labour faces electoral losses and internal dissatisfaction, yet MPs hesitate to challenge Starmer's leadership amid a lack of clear successors and ongoing party tensions.

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Reuters Sir Keir Starmer leaving Downing Street, with his head bowed

Potholes Remain After Partial Road Resurfacing in Cardiff’s Pentre Place

Partial resurfacing on Cardiff's Pentre Place left potholes in the road's center untouched due to an abandoned car blocking access. Cardiff Council plans to complete repairs soon as part of a wider regeneration scheme.

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Kieran Molloy the middle of the road with damage and either side repaired

Four Arrested in £44m Fraud Probe Over Government Home Insulation Scheme

Four arrested in a Serious Fraud Office investigation into a £44m fraud linked to the government's ECO4 home insulation scheme, which caused widespread property damage and health risks.

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Serious Fraud Office Two men, facing away from the camera, prepare to enter a business premises. One is wearing a dark-coloured stab vest with SFO (Serious Fraud Office) on the back in white letters. The other is wearing a dark-coloured stab vest with NCA (National Crime Agency) on the back in white letters.

Inquiry Finds School That Cancelled MP Visit Was Not Antisemitic

An independent inquiry found no antisemitism in a school that cancelled a Jewish MP's visit amid planned protests, recommending further training and improved guidance.

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Reuters Damien Egan at an election count. He is wearing a red rosette and is smiling. He is surrounded by people.

Man Charged with Grandmother's Murder Appears in Glasgow Court

Grant McKinnon appeared in Glasgow court charged with murdering his grandmother Elizabeth Colligan, 82. Found dead last Saturday, he faces additional charges and remains in custody.

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Police Scotland Elizabeth Colligan, an old woman with short dark grey hair and earrings wearing a gey cardigan, stands in front of a white door with a happy birthday balloon behind her.

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