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Andy Burnham urged to stick to Labour manifesto on North Sea oil

Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which Mr Burnham has promised to honour, said the party would not issue new North Sea licences.

Iranian supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US keeps up attacks

A statement attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei was broadcast on Iranian state television.

Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave

Irish forecasting agency Met Éireann defines a heatwave as five or more consecutive summer days above 25C.

Palestine protesters urge Andy Burnham to act on Israel

The National March for Palestine through central London was organised by the Palestine Coalition.

Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’

The fire started late on Wednesday morning.

Boris Johnson’s and Rishi Sunak’s advice for incoming PM Andy Burnham

The former Conservative prime ministers have given their thoughts ahead of Mr Burnham walking into 10 Downing Street.

Trump says ‘rigged election’ means he gets to host World Cup and Olympics

The president’s comments come after he renewed claims the 2020 race was stolen from him, despite evidence to the contrary

US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz

The collapse of an interim ceasefire leaves no clear end in sight for the war that the US and Israel began more than four months ago.

Cooler weather forecast as millions of drivers set to embark on summer getaways

The RAC estimated that 14.1 million motorists will make journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday.

Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to quit Fifa over World Cup controversies

The party criticised high ticket prices for fans and the decision to overturn a US player’s suspension after lobbying from President Donald Trump.

Burnham finalising plans for government before becoming prime minister on Monday

Allies of Mr Burnham said he would seek early policy wins to make people’s lives easier.

Signed David Hockney print found in charity shop sells for more than £41,000

One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, Hockney died last month.