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Murder arrest after woman in her 90s dies in house fire in Gloucestershire

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman in her 90s died in a house fire.
Man bitten by dog during 'altercation' dies - as police make murder arrest

A man who was bitten by a dog during an "altercation" has died, police have said.
Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships as police make fraud arrest

Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

Hundreds gather for Bonnie Tyler procession in Wales ahead of funeral

Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gathered for a procession to honour the late singer ahead of her funeral in Wales.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.
Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.

Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Spotify to add 'AI Persona' badges to flag AI-generated artists

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
British driver who broke sound barrier sets new record in hydrogen-powered car

A British driver, who remains the only person to break the sound barrier in a car, has set another world record, this time in a hydrogen-powered vehicle.
UK weather: Amber heat health alerts issued across England as fifth summer heatwave on way

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

Defence investor GALLOS raises £35m amid boom for security start-ups

A defence investor which counts Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former director of GCHQ, among its advisers will this week unveil a £35m fundraising, underlining the surging appetite to fund the next wave of security and resilience start-ups.
Au Vodka founders to toast £500m windfall from Sazerac sale

The alcoholic beverages empire co-founded by Britain's best-known former football ballboy is in advanced talks about a possible £500m sale to Sazerac Company, the American drinks giant.
Football watchdog consults on backstop costs amid fears of New Deal stalemate

English football’s regulator is consulting on rules that will further intensify the cost pressure on clubs if the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) fail to reach agreement on a landmark financial redistribution deal.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Legendary Portugal forward suggests he will retire at the end of the season

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that he will retire from football at the end of this season.
Novak Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after Cincinnati defeat

Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.
Aston Villa transfer news: Zion Suzuki lined up as Juventus-linked Emiliano Martinez replacement after £29.9m deal agreed with Parma

Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy.

Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list

Twelve killed as tourist bus crashes in Hungary

Twelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.
Multiple people killed and injured after car driven wrong way on M9 in County Kildare, Irish police say

A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare, Irish police have said.
Two die in Spain mudslide as Belgium battles largest-ever wildfire

Two women, aged 60 and 80, have been killed after torrential rain triggered a landslide in northwest Spain.