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More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary
All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.

Red Arrows get first female leader
Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.

Ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash
Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown
The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

I spent months trying to find out if boosting my gut health could help me age better
Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

BTS stand to make $1bn as they announce mammoth comeback tour
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.

Nuclear bunker nears collapse due to erosion
The brick building, on the East Yorkshire coast, is thought to be about 70 years old.

DIY SOS thief caught out by tracking tag on cement mixer
David Matthew Pugh has been sentenced to unpaid work after taking a cement mixer and wheelbarrows.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail line plan could be revived, government to say
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.

Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.

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