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First Minister's Questions from backbench MSPs

John Swinney faces questions from backbench MSPs during First Minister's Questions.

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John Swinney fields questions from backbench MSPs with Gillian Martin sitting behind him

First minister warns Wales likely to face hottest temperatures ever over next two days

Rhun ap Iorwerth took questions in the Senedd for the first time since the prime minister's resignation.

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A man, Rhun ap Iorwerth, is in a navy suit and is standing up in the Senedd chamber surrounded by other seated members.

Gatwick Airport expansion approval was lawful, court rules

Campaigners fought the plans which were approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025.

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A plane taking flight from Gatwick Airport

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell sentenced to more than five years for embezzling party funds

A lawyer for former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she was "deceived" by her estranged husband, and remains "angry, hurt and distressed".

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Peter Murrell is led into court by guards

Heatwave sparks dozens of school closures, lightning strikes damage and travel delays

The Met Office predicts temperatures could soar to 38C, as a red health alert has been issued.

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Man in high-vis holding water bottles

Bedford train crash special broadcast

Janine Machin presents a special programme with the latest on the fatal train crash.

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Police officers outside one of the trains that crashed near Bedford

School closures and travel warnings as heatwave continues in the South

A Met Office red warning for extreme heat will be in place in parts of Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire from 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

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An outdoor swimming pool with bright blue water and colourful beachhuts at the side

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape

The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader remanded into custody and told by judge he faces lengthy sentence.

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Jeffrey Donaldson

Passengers warned against non-essential rail travel on Wednesday as UK temperatures soar

A rare red warning for extreme heat comes into force in parts of England and Wales from 09:00 BST tomorrow until 21:00 on Thursday.

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People on platform at Waterloo

Starmer holds meeting with Burnham for first time since Makerfield by-election

Burnham is the front-runner to replace Starmer as prime minister, though at least two Labour MPs are considering trying to enter a leadership contest.

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Starmer rests his chin on his left hand