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• Former healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records

  An ex-healthcare worker tried to sell Princess of Wales's private medical records, it has emerged.

• What we know about Russian warship that fired warning shots in English Channel

  A Russia warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel in an incident that has intensified national security concerns.

• BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing

  The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan announced earlier this year.

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Entertainment

• BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing

  The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan announced earlier this year.

• Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis

  Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

• Naomi Campbell asks for 'respect' at hearing to appeal her charity ban

  Naomi Campbell says she had been "deceived" as she gave evidence to appeal a five-year ban on being a charity trustee.

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Strange

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

• Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

  A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

• Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

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Technology

• Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced

  Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

• Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soar past Amazon

  Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.

• 'Horses**t': Campaigners and government reject claims of forced Dartmoor pony 'cull'

  A row has broken out over the future of Dartmoor's ponies, with warnings livestock owners may be forced to cull them to hit biodiversity goals.

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Business

• TG Jones to sweeten survival plan after landlord backlash | Mark Kleinman blog

• Thames Water rescue in peril as government opposes 'weak' deal

  Cash-strapped Thames Water is again facing down the prospect of being placed in temporary public ownership after the government raised objections to a proposed £10bn rescue by its lenders.

• Former Microsoft chief Barclay joins British fintech unicorn Zilch

  One of Britain's leading fintech unicorns will this week name Microsoft's former UK boss to its board as it continues to seek acquisition targets ahead of an eventual public listing.

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Sports

• World Cup 2026: Iran the most oppressed team at tournament, says coach Amir Ghalenoei after opening game vs New Zealand

  Iran have hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying his team are the "most oppressed" at the World Cup.

• State of Origin game two - Queensland 44-24 New South Wales: Maroons level series as Selwyn Cobbo scores hat-trick

  Selwyn Cobbo scored a second-half hat-trick as Queensland levelled the 2026 State of Origin series with a huge 44-24 victory against New South Wales at the MCG in Melbourne.

• Joe Root says 'there isn't a drinking culture' in England team and feels there is no need for alcohol ban after Ben Stokes nightclub incident

  Joe Root says "there isn't a drinking culture" in the England team and feels there is no need for an alcohol ban after Ben Stokes breached team protocols following the nightclub incident that has left his Test future in the balance.

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Politics

• Brexit has damaged Britain and Farage knows it, claims minister

  Brexit has damaged Britain's standing in the world, and its chief advocates no longer wish to talk about it, a senior minister will claim today.

• Social media ban would have stopped me quitting, says Jess Phillips

  Jess Phillips says she would not have resigned if Sir Keir Starmer had announced an under-16s social media ban earlier.

• Jo Cox's sister warns against people being pushed 'towards the extremes'

  The sister of murdered MP Jo Cox has warned against people being pushed "towards the extremes", as she marks the 10th anniversary of her death.

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World

• Trump's gone rogue and left Netanyahu a horrendous choice

  Israeli diplomacy has just thumped into a big problem.

• Body found in search for 23-year-old Briton who went missing while swimming in sea off Portugal

  A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.

• Why Ukraine could now have fresh hope of vital US support

  The official G7 agenda started on Tuesday morning with a two-hour session on Ukraine.

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