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Ofcom considering sanction against GB News
The broadcast regulator's said the network had been found in breach of due impartiality rules.

Victims of infected blood scandal 'need answers'
The findings of the public inquiry into infected blood will be published on Monday.

West Ham set to appoint Lopetegui to replace Moyes
West Ham are set to appoint Julen Lopetegui as their new manager later this week and the Spaniard will succeed David Moyes.

Fifty-year-old crisp packet found in garden
A Poole resident unearthed the old packet while renovating his newly bought home

UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims
Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.

Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C
Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

Should London become a 'sponge city'?
Surface flooding is one of London's biggest threats - so what can be done to combat it?

Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead
Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.

MP calls for compensation over parasite outbreak
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall wants South West Water to pay locals firms what they "deserve."

Watch: Iran state TV announces Raisi's death
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has been killed in a helicopter crash, according to state media.

Watch: Principal praises Warriors in motivational speech to pupils
Mark Harrop has been a fan of the Auckland NRL side since the beginning, and his enthusiasm is comes through loud and clear.

How did the infected blood scandal affect Scotland?
Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C after being given NHS blood products.

Infected blood: 'They put my whole family at risk'
Angela Newcombe says she was kept in the dark about her son's HIV diagnosis.

End-of-season Premier League awards - vote now
Vote for your end-of-season Premier League awards, including player of the season, manager of the season and team of the season.

'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China
He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

Flotilla of RNLI boats mark 200 year anniversary
A mix of historic and modern boats take to the water at Poole Quay for a celebratory parade

Children plot Chelsea Flower Show takeover
This year's event includes junior judges and a "no adults allowed" garden designed by children.

DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.

Warning over Asian hornets after record sightings
There have been 108 sightings of Asian hornets since 2016, of which 56 were in 2023.

Infected blood victims await report into biggest ever NHS treatment disaster
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 by contaminated blood products and transfusions.

Lyse Doucet: What next for Iran after President Raisi's death?
Raisi's death will test a system where hardliners dominate all branches of power, Lyse Doucet writes.

Live: Risk of severe thunderstorms in Auckland, Northland overnight
An active front is moving southwards across the North Island, MetService says, bringing with it localised downpours.