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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer – but one big hurdle remains
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Source link
Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays
Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year. Source link
UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
“It could go well or completely wrong, I’m just here for the ride,” says song contest hopeful Sam Battle. Source link
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves. Source link
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. Source link
AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years. Source link
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance. Source link
Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer
Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir’s leadership. Source link
'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system
The government said its in-house IT system was “more flexible” while meeting “high standards” of security. Source link
Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing. Source link