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UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The third report from the inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic says the NHS was close to collapse.

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Monarch of the Glen actor Alexander Morton dies aged 81

The Glasgow-born actor appeared on stage and screen over more than five decades including stints in Take The High Road and River City.

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say

Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.

Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'

Alongside her husband, the Duchess of Sussex was speaking to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

Wetter winter and warmer summer hit marine life

Experts from Plymouth Marine Laboratory test Devon and Cornwall waters and analyse algae blooms.

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution

Newcastle United spent £124m to replace departing Alexander Isak, but Eddie Howe's men now seem no closer to finding their striking solution.

Has the new Devil Wears Prada lost its bite?

The sequel is 2026's most hyped film – but the publicity doesn't bode well

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems

What hidden images discovered inside Raphael's mysterious masterpiece reveal

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

The UK's largest bird charity has issued new guidance advising people to stop using feeders to help wildlife thrive.

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UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning

Monarch of the Glen actor Alexander Morton dies aged 81

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say

Meghan says she was 'most trolled person in the world'

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work

Wetter winter and warmer summer hit marine life

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

£124m spent but Newcastle no closer to striker solution

Has the new Devil Wears Prada lost its bite?

Why this 16th-Century painting isn't what it seems

Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB