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• Reeves says latest GDP figures 'disappointing' after economy unexpectedly shrinks for second month - The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.
• Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS - Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.
• UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says - The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.
• Mystery interstellar object could be oldest known comet - Scientists have been racing to discover the origins of 3I/Atlas since it was spotted last week.
• Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh says we've become 'dumbed down machines' - Author Irvine Welsh has written a sequel called Men in Love, because the world is "so full of hate".
• Chris Brown pleads not guilty to more assault charges - The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack.
• Plans for cash Isa changes on hold after backlash - There had been reports in recent weeks that the chancellor was going to cut the £20,000 limit.
• 'We have a hosepipe ban but water leaking down our streets' - Yorkshire Water customers say they understand a ban but question the firm's efforts to fix leaks.
• Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods - Trump has threatened blanket levies of 15% or 20% on most trade partners, and says he will soon announce new tariffs on the EU.
• The Wimbledon finalist who lost in qualifying last year - A year ago, Amanda Anisimova was doing her best to avoid thinking about Wimbledon after failing to qualify for the main draw. Now she has a final to prepare for.
• Chris Mason: Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world - The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
• In the country with the world's lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming - Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea's demographic crisis.
• As UK faces third heatwave, is this 'just summer'? - 2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.
• Watch: The story of a handbag that sold for £7.4m - Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m) at an auction in Paris.
• Weekly quiz: Which French chef made a meal fit for a King? - How much attention did you pay to what's being going on in the world over the past seven days?
• Six ways to save money on your holiday - as cost of popular package trips soar - Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs.
• Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans? - Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success.
• Officers who confronted Southport killer honoured - Three police officers who faced down Axel Rudakubana are commended for their bravery.
• Nigeria has 'enough problems' and can't take deportees from US, minister says - Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.
• TV doctor and IVF pioneer Robert Winston quits BMA over strikes - The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.
• Teenage boy found dead in lake - Police say the boy was reported missing on Thursday evening and an "extensive search" ensued.
• Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says - Delays and personnel shortages are "undermining the armed forces' warfighting capability", a report says.
• Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts after request, audio reveals - A firefighter appears to have called for emergency alerts at least an hour before the first warnings were received.
• Cedar climbed by Beatles on tree awards shortlist - Nominees include the Lollipop Tree on Salisbury Plain, which features in Sam Mendes' WW1 film.
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• Another Plan To Stop The Boats - Starmer announces “one in, one out” migrant deal with France.
• Jeffrey Epstein is causing a Trump-Maga rift - Why the Trump administration is defending itself over the Epstein Files
• Why are Oasis such a phenomenon? - As the stage is set for their huge comeback - we look back at the phenomenon of Oasis.
• Fitness concerns remain before Djokovic-Sinner semi - Concerns remain over Novak Djokovic's fitness after he cancels a scheduled practice session before his Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner.
• Brentford set to sign Henderson after Ajax exit - England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax.
• 'My heart is bleeding' - Wimbledon winners rue mixed doubles change - Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Sem Verbeek says his "heart is bleeding" over the US Open's change to the format.
• Root on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one - Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord's.