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Government pulls Hillsborough Law amendment after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services. Source link
Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas. Source link
Israel pushes back on Trump's picks for executives on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. Source link
BBC demands tighter vetting after Apprentice candidate's offensive social media posts
A contestant due to appear on the forthcoming series is found to have previously posted offensive messages on social media. Source link
Chile declares 'state of catastrophe' as deadly wildfires menace cities
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions. Source link
Pakistan shopping mall fire kills six people
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze. Source link
Syrian army seizes country's largest oil field from Kurdish forces
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces. Source link
Reform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage says
He insists his party will not become “the Conservative Party 2.0” after Robert Jenrick’s defection. Source link
Greenland's people must decide its future, says Nandy
The culture secretary says Trump’s plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is “deeply unhelpful”. Source link
Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity. Source link