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    Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party

    17/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    The new Labour leader, Andy Burnham, says he's finalising his decisions about who will be in his Cabinet, and will announce the details on Monday when he becomes Prime Minister. Also: The mother of Henry Nowak's killer is sentenced to three years in prison for assisting an offender. And Sir Garry Sobers, the first man to hit six sixes in first class cricket, has died aged 89.
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    Protesters take to the streets in Ukraine

    16/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    Thousands of people have taken to the streets in several Ukrainian cities, after President Zelenksy sacked his popular young defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Also: An official report has concluded that MI5 lied while giving evidence to three courts about a neo-Nazi informer, whose abuse of his partner was uncovered by the BBC. And a lost trove of David Bowie songs is unearthed.
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    England to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final

    15/07/2026 | 28 mins.
    England's footballers are set to kick off against Argentina with a World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey on Sunday up for grabs. Also: A man has been arrested in south London for allegedly threatening to shoot the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. And the government is promising to install tougher ticket barriers at railway stations across England.
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    Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment

    14/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Also: Counter terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe believe she was killed in a "targeted attack". And the fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex has become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.
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    Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation

    13/07/2026 | 30 mins.
    Counter-terrorism officers are now leading the investigation into the death of the former Conservative government minister, Ann Widdecombe. Also: Donald Trump says he's reimposing the United States' blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. And an apology from Brendon McCullum after his sacking as England's Test cricket coach.
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