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Second-home owners feel unwelcome as locals struggle to buy

Bev Hooper and Rhodri Lewis describe how Wales's second-home debate is affecting families, housing affordability and communities in Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire.

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Perchnogion ail gartrefi a phobl leol yn teimlo pwysau'r ddadl dai

Bev Hooper a Rhodri Lewis react to Wales’ second-home debate, with council tax premiums, housing costs and local concerns over community life.

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Tennessee says Meta ignored research on teen harm at jury trial

Tennessee opened a seven-week trial accusing Meta of ignoring internal research on Instagram’s impact on teens, while Meta said it has been transparent and worked to address risks.

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Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair

Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair, with Labour saying she will work with Lucy Powell to modernise the party ahead of the next general election.

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Badenoch calls for emergency law to halt early prisoner release

Kemi Badenoch has urged Andy Burnham to use emergency legislation to block early prisoner release, as Labour defends a paused scheme affecting about 700 prisoners.

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Technical subjects to be offered from age 14 in England schools

England's new education plans would let pupils study technical subjects from age 14, with courses linked to local jobs and industries, as ministers seek to tackle youth unemployment.

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Trump warns of renewed military action if Iran talks fail

Trump warned that the US could resume “very strong military action” against Iran if talks fail, as Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations over the crisis and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Evacuated residents fear former mine homes could be demolished

Residents in Coalsnaughton fear their homes may be demolished after ground movement linked to historical mining work forced evacuations in May.

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Gates smashed and crops destroyed as farmers face hare coursing gangs

Farmers in the Vale of Glamorgan say hare coursing gangs are smashing gates, damaging crops and threatening people, prompting increased police patrols and new rural crime measures.

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D4vd to stand trial for murder in death of teen

A judge has ordered US musician D4vd to stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after a five-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.

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Trump says Iran talks continue during pause in strikes

Trump said “good talks” were taking place with Iran as strikes paused for a third day, though Tehran denied direct negotiations and Washington warned it could resume military action.

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Albanese hails ACTU leaders as ‘giants’ as they step down

Anthony Albanese has praised ACTU leaders Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as “giants of the labour movement” after they announced they are stepping down.

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