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30:15

Israel to consider Gaza war goals as reports say...

Six O"Clock News ·

2025/08/04

Hundreds of retired senior Israeli security and military officials have written to President Trump urging him to intervene to end the war in Gaza. The main hostage support group in Israel has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of leading Israel and the remaining captives being held by Hamas to doom. Also: Ukraine says it has stolen and published classified material about a new Russian nuclear submarine. And England and India draw their dramatic Test series in a cliff-hanger finish at the Oval.

16:52

Details of a compensation scheme for victims of...

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2025/08/03

The financial regulator has said a compensation scheme for drivers over the mis-selling of car loans will likely cost between nine and 18 billion pounds.

16:27

A man is accused of lacing sweets with sedatives

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2025/08/02

A man has appeared in court accused of lacing sweets with sedatives and causing children to fall ill at a summer camp.Hamas has rejected US claims that it's ready to lay downs its weapons as part of a peace deal with Israel.India set England a huge victory target in the final test at the Oval.

30:08

Millions denied car finance compensation payouts...

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2025/08/01

A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court appears to have dashed the hopes of millions of drivers, who thought they may have been eligible for what would have been one of biggest mass compensation schemes ever seen in the UK. Also: President Trump's envoy visits one of the American-run aid centres in Gaza where hundreds of Palestinians have died seeking food in recent weeks. And a wounded Ukrainian soldier escapes from the front line using an e-bike delivered by a drone.

30:24

President Trump's envoy meets Israel's Prime Minister

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2025/07/31

President Trump's special envoy has had talks with Israel's Prime Minister in Jerusalem, as international pressure grows for action to address the humanitarian crisis inside Gaza. Also: A 76-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of administering poison after children fall ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. And the acclaimed children's author, Allan Ahlberg, has died at the age of 87.

30:39

Flights across the UK hit by a technical issue

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2025/07/30

There's been huge disruption at airports across the UK because of a technical issue affecting air traffic control. Also: Britain's plan to recognise a Palestinian state is condemned as a "moral failure" by a British-Israeli woman who was held in Gaza by Hamas. And thousands of fans have lined the streets of central Birmingham to pay their last respects to Ozzy Osbourne.

30:46

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise a...

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2025/07/29

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will officially recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel reaches a ceasefire in Gaza. The prime minister's announcement marks a significant shift in British foreign policy. Also: Victims of the Rotherham Child Sex Abuse gangs tell the BBC they were also raped by police officers from the force that was supposed to be helping them. And tens of thousands of football fans have travelled to London to celebrate the Lionesses' European Championship victory.

30:17

England's conquering Lionesses return home

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2025/07/28

England's Lionesses have returned home after beating Spain on penalties in Basel last night. Crowds of fans waited at Southend Airport to greet the squad. Also: President Trump says there's real starvation in Gaza and Israel bears some responsibility. And there's a massive surge in demand for Virtual Private Networks.

16:26

Jordan and UAE begin air drops into Gaza after Israel...

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2025/07/27

Crowds of Palestinians have been collecting food from lorries, in parts of Gaza where Israel has paused its military operations. Emirati and Jordanian planes have dropped pallets of aid from the air. Also: President Trump and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, are holding crucial talks at his Ayrshire golf resort, to try to strike a trade deal. Also: England are taking on Spain in the Women's Euros 2025 in Switzerland.

16:29

A baby with severe malnutrition dies in Gaza as aid...

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2025/07/26

The parents of a five month-old girl in Gaza who has died after suffering malnutrition have spoken of their struggle to find baby formula and their fear that many children are in the same state. Also: Sir Keir Starmer has told the leaders of France and Germany that the UK is working with other countries to help drop aid into Gaza. And: Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is not welcome in Scotland as the president played a round of golf at his course at Turnberry.

30:53

A former US soldier who worked at Israel-US backed...

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2025/07/25

A former US special forces soldier, who was hired to provide security at aid collection points in Gaza, has told the BBC he's never witnessed such indiscriminate brutality against civilians. Also: Sir Keir Starmer gets a cross-party letter from 221 MPs, urging him follow France in recognising Palestine as a state. And: Thousands of hospital doctors start a five day strike over pay and conditions; their union demands a 29% rise.

30:16

A UN agency says six thousand aid lorries are waiting...

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2025/07/24

The head of the UN agency working in Gaza has said civilians in the Palestinian territory have been described as looking like "walking corpses”, as fears of a widespread famine continue to grow. Also: Jeremy Corbyn confirms he's setting up a new party to challenge Labour. And the American wrestler, Hulk Hogan, has died at his home in Florida at the age of 71.

30:54

The World Health Organisation says Gaza is seeing...

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2025/07/23

The head of the World Health Organisation has described the situation in Gaza as "manmade mass starvation". The Israeli government claims there's aid currently waiting for international organisations to distribute. Also: Two former City traders jailed for 'manipulating' interest rates have their convictions overturned after a ten-year fight for justice. And the BBC says it will show the new series of Masterchef, despite sacking its two main presenters.

30:45

Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private...

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2025/07/22

An internal report says the former Unite boss, Len McCluskey, enjoyed private flights and football tickets arranged by the company building a hotel for his union. Also: Medical officials and aid organisations are sounding the alarm about a rapid increase in starvation and malnutrition in Gaza. And an immersive show celebrating Elvis Presley in London has been described by some fans as "one of the most misleading" they’ve ever seen.

30:25

The water regulator Ofwat is to be abolished

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2025/07/21

The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has announced what he is calling the biggest overhaul of the water sector in a generation. The move to scrap Ofwat was one of 88 recommendations made by a landmark review of the industry. Also: Israel has launched a new ground offensive in an area of central Gaza it hasn't previously targeted. And Ryanair is considering bigger bonuses for staff who catch travellers with oversized bags.

16:17

Government says water regulator is failing

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2025/07/20

The Government says the water industry regulator Ofwat is failing.Health authorities in Gaza say 67 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire waiting for a UN aid.At the Open, the world's number one golfer Scottie Scheffler is on course for victory.

16:42

Fighting continues in southern Syria, despite...

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2025/07/19

Sectarian clashes have continued in southern Syria, despite a ceasefire agreement. And, arrests have been made at protests in support of the banned group, Palestine Action.

30:38

Water Pollution Rises

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2025/07/18

The Environment Agency says there was a big increase in the number of serious water pollution incidents recorded in England last year. The watchdog says water companies were behind the serious contamination of rivers and streams on seventy-five occasions -- that's a a rise of 60 percent on the year before. Also, Donald Trump calls the Wall Street Journal a "pile of garbage" newspaper -- as he denies its report that his name was on a lewd birthday greeting to the sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. And

30:53

Afghan Data Scandal Continues

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2025/07/17

The High Court has heard that a database containing details of Afghans that was leaked in 2022 also had information about serving and former members of UK Special Forces and MI6. Also, the government sets out its plans to give the vote to 16 and 17 year olds at the next General Election; and Diane Abbott has been "administratively suspended" from the Labour party pending an investigation.

30:34

Labour Cracks Down on Rebels

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2025/07/16

After the rebellion over welfare changes, Labour suspends four MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline - and three others lose their roles as trade envoys. Also, there's anger at Westminster over the data leak that jeopardised Afghans who helped British forces. And changes are being made to the role of physician associates in the NHS.

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