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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.

FCC Launches Inquiry into TV Ratings and Gender Identity Content in Kids' Shows

The FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is investigating whether TV ratings adequately inform parents about transgender and non-binary content in children's programming, seeking public input on transparency and rating consistency across platforms.

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Pope Leo Criticizes Equatorial Guinea Prisons During Africa Tour Finale

Pope Leo condemned poor prison conditions and called for social justice during his visit to Equatorial Guinea, the final stop on his Africa tour, highlighting human rights concerns and government corruption.

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Reuters The Pope speaks into a microphone while raising his arm

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.

Two Teenagers Seriously Injured in Weapon Attack at Lanarkshire Park

Two teenagers were seriously injured in an attack by a masked, armed group at Drumpellier Country Park. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

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North Lanarkshire Council A park with a lake through it, on a sunny day

Police Seek Father After Baby Left Alone in Times Square Stroller

A six-month-old girl was found alone in a stroller in Times Square. Police search for her father amid ongoing child welfare concerns following recent violent incidents in New York and Louisiana.

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People walk outside among garish advertisements affixed to buildings.

Chinook Families Welcome PM Starmer's Agreement to Meet After 30 Years

Families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash welcome PM Starmer's agreement to meet, calling it a crucial step toward truth and accountability after decades of campaigning.

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PA Media A photograph of the wreck of the Chinook helicopter, which had crashed in Scotland. It is on a large mound of grass, with police tape placed around the crash site.

Union Warns Job Cuts Threaten Magee Campus Expansion at Ulster University

Ulster University plans up to 450 job cuts amid a £25m deficit, raising concerns over Magee campus expansion. Union and officials debate impact on growth targets and campus futures.

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Calls Grow for Clear Guidance on Schools' Smartphone Ban Implementation

Headteachers and campaigners seek clear guidance on the government's proposed legal smartphone ban in schools amid debates on implementation and logistical challenges.

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Getty Images A teenage girl with long blonde hair wearing a school shirt and tie is looking at her mobile phone, which has a blue cover.

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