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Friday
10th July 2026

Around the world

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Six people were injured in the blaze in Los Gallardos in the province of Almería.

In the UK

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

Politics

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Burnham apologises for Labour's initial response to Gaza war

Burnham, along other with Labour figures, had called for a ceasefire by late October 2023 - putting him at odds with Sir Keir Starmer.

Education

School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid

The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.

Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds

Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.

Health

Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans

People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

Business

We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers

The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale

The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.

Science

UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week

On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Technology

'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet

The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.

Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener

A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.

Entertainment

'Heartbroken' Catherine Zeta-Jones leads tributes to singer Bonnie Tyler

The Welsh singer was known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero.

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history

The Welsh star known for songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart has died aged 75.