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London Renter with Four Jobs Moves to Manchester Over High Rent Costs

London renter Lauren Elcock, juggling four jobs, is moving to Manchester due to soaring rent. A national demonstration demands stronger rent controls as the Renters' Rights Act offers limited relief amid rising eviction and rent hikes.

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BBC A young woman with short red-brown hair looks at the camera. Behind her is a sofa strewn with cushions. She is wearing large round glasses, even larger hooped earrings and has her left nostril pierced. She is wearing a patterned top with patches of yellow, blue and dark pink

Y Ddadl Fawr: Pleidiau i gael eu herio a gweld y dewis ger bron

Y Ddadl Fawr yn cynnig cyfle i weld y dewis gwleidyddol ger bron cyn etholiad y Senedd gyda chwe arweinydd yn ymgysylltu mewn dadl fyw yn yr Egin, Caerfyrddin.

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Farmers Warn Proposed Lamb Tail Docking Rules Could Cause Financial Hardship

Farmers express concern over proposed UK lamb tail docking changes requiring pain relief, fearing increased costs and practical challenges. The government cites animal welfare, while vets and unions debate implications.

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BBC A man in blue overalls stands in a field. His hair is grey and standing up due to the wind he is smiling widely. In the field behind him is a herd of sheep. Further beyond is a body of water and a hill across the water. It's a sunny bright day, with some clouds in the sky and lush green grass in the field.

Foreign Secretary Alarmed Ministers Were Not Informed Earlier of Mandelson Vetting Issues

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is deeply concerned ministers were not informed earlier about vetting issues in Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment. The scandal has led to calls for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation and scrutiny of senior officials including Sir Olly Robbins.

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Reuters Lord Mandelson has short grey hair swept to one side and is wearing black-rimmed glasses. He has a dark blue jacket on and white and blue striped shirt underneath

Victoria Extends Free Public Transport; NSW Man Charged with Murder

A search continues for a missing cruise passenger off Queensland. Victoria extends free public transport; a man charged with murder in NSW. Supanova event proceeds after fatal incident. Former Nationals leader urges Australia to intervene in Hormuz dispute.

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A tram passes signage showing fuel prices at a petrol station in Melbourne

Global Efforts Intensify to Combat Sophisticated International Scams

Scammers are increasingly sophisticated, exploiting international networks. Victims like Kirsty lose savings amid rising global fraud. Governments and tech firms seek cooperation to combat scams, facing challenges from lawless regions and trafficked scam workers.

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BBC A treated image with a red background showing a hooded figure behind a laptop

New Charity Launched to Honor Queen Elizabeth II on 100th Birth Anniversary

A new £40m charity, the Queen Elizabeth Trust, is launched to honour Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday by restoring community spaces, alongside memorial events and a new official biography by Dr Anna Keay.

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Getty Images King Charles III with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II - both are smiling off camera, and standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony which can just be seen. The late Queen wears an emerald green hat and jacket, with pearls and a diamond brooch in the shape of a bow, while the King has a navy pin-striped suit and a pale blue patterned tie

Mexico's Sheinbaum Rejects Diplomatic Crisis with Spain Amid Conquest Dispute

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denies any diplomatic crisis with Spain amid historical disputes over colonization, highlighting recent efforts to improve bilateral relations during a summit in Barcelona.

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EPA A woman wearing a black dress shakes hands with a man wearing a blue suit and shirt, both are smiling warmly

Iran Reimposes Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid Ship Attacks

Iran has reclosed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, warning of attacks amid reports of ship assaults. The move follows a US blockade and ongoing tensions, with significant impacts on global energy markets and shipping routes.

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Reuters Ships and tankers sit in the water with high cliffs in the background

Lammy: Starmer Would Have Blocked Mandelson's Ambassador Role Over Vetting Failure

David Lammy says Keir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson's ambassador role if aware of vetting failure, criticizing civil service secrecy amid political fallout.

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Teen Seriously Injured by Falling Concrete Pipe at Durham Building Site

A 17-year-old was seriously injured by a falling concrete pipe at the Sniperley Park DH1 homes development in Durham. The incident is under investigation by Durham Police and the Health and Safety Executive.

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BBC A view of a building site with a wooden fence surrounding the perimeter. Over the fence houses are being built with scaffolding up around them. The sweep of the road at the forefront appears new, but slightly dirty with soil and brick dust. The banks leading up to the fencing are unplanted soil.

Gunman Kills Two, Takes Hostages in Kyiv Supermarket Incident

A gunman opened fire in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district, killing two and taking hostages in a supermarket. At least 10 people, including a child, were hospitalized.

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Reuters Police work at the site of a shooting incident in Kyiv

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