Six O'Clock News

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.

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.

The High Court has lifted a super injunction revealing that the last government set up a secret relocation scheme for Afghans at risk of retribution by the Taliban after their personal data was leaked by the Ministry of Defence. John Torode has been sacked as a presenter of MasterChef, after an allegation that he used "an extremely offensive racist term" was upheld.The two men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland have each been jailed for four years and three months.

The BBC's Director General Tim Davie has apologised after a review found the Corporation failed to disclose that the documentary 'Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone' was narrated by the child of a Hamas official. Separately, the former Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace said he was deeply sorry for any distress his behaviour caused after dozens of allegations against him were upheld. Also: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are found guilty the manslaughter of their newborn daughter after a retrial. And a 61-year-old Flymo lawnmower is set to be inducted in a hall of fame.

Israel's military has blamed what it called a "technical error" for an airstrike that's reported to have killed 10 Palestinians -- including 6 children -- at a water collection point in Gaza. The IDF said a munition had fallen "dozens" of metres from its intended target.

The US President, Donald Trump, has said imports from the European Union and Mexico will face tariffs of 30 per cent from the start of August. Brussels has warned it could retaliate. Also - relatives of people killed in the Air India crash say they still need answers, after a preliminary report reveals fuel to the engines was cut off shortly before the plane came down. And in sport, Poland's Iga Swiatek has won the women's singles title at Wimbledon without dropping a single game in the final.

The first comprehensive study looking at the impact of emergency vaccination programs on global health, has concluded that inoculation programs cut deaths dramatically. Five major diseases were studied, including measles, meningitis, and cholera. Also: Astronomers say a rare interstellar comet spotted heading our way is seven billion years old. And after an absence of four years, Jofra Archer, makes a swift impact on his return to test cricket.

At the end of a three day state visit, the French President and Sir Keir Starmer have announced details of what has been described as a "groundbreaking" plan to deter migrants from crossing the Channel. Also: four people are arrested in connection with cyber attacks which wrought chaos at Marks and Spencer and the Co-op. And the owner of a pet supplies store in Liverpool celebrates settling a dispute with one of the world's best known fashion brands.

The chairman of the inquiry into the infected blood scandal has said victims have been harmed further by delays in paying compensation. Also: Resident doctors in hospitals in England announce a five-day long strike. And how X's chatbot has sparked controversy.

The first report by the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal has set out the scale of suffering endured by thousands of sub-postmasters, who were wrongly accused or convicted of fraud. Also: The UK's official economic forecaster says the public finances are vulnerable amid pressure from recent government U turns on spending cuts. And Gregg Wallace has been sacked as presenter of Masterchef following an investigation into claims of misconduct.

Twenty years on London has been remembering those who died in the suicide bomb attacks on the city's transport system on the 7th of July 2005. The King has paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown in the aftermath, which he said had helped the nation to heal. Also: Guilty verdicts for the Australian woman who murdered three of her in-laws with beef wellington, laced with poisonous mushrooms. And Wimbledon has changed its electronic line call system to stop any more human errors.

The government has hinted that scrapping the 2-child benefit cap may no longer be possible after Labour rebels forced a u-turn on welfare changes last week. The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has said radical reform is essential - because of what he called the disappointing settlement for policing in the government's Spending Review. And India's cricketers have levelled the series against England at Edgbaston.

The Reform MP, James McMurdock, has resigned from the parliamentary party because of a newspaper's claims about his business activities during the pandemic. He denies wrongdoing.

French police have made a rare intervention to stop a migrant boat from crossing the Channel to the UK. BBC News witnessed the officers suddenly charge into the sea to slash the overcrowded dinghy, as it struggled in shallow water. Everyone was able to get off the boat safely. Also: President Zelensky says he and Donald Trump have agreed to work together to strengthen Ukrainian air defences. And the first concert of the Oasis reunion tour kicks off in Cardiff this evening.

A former security contractor at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation centres in Gaza has told the BBC that he witnessed colleagues opening fire on civilians who were waiting for aid. The foundation has said the claims are "categorically false". Also: The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken publicly for the first time since crying in the Commons yesterday. And Liverpool Football Club say they're devastated by the loss of their striker Diogo Jota who's died in a car crash in Spain.

The Prime Minister has given the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who was tearful in the Commons, his full backing. Also: the rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is found guilty of prostitution charges, but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking. And: the Princess of Wales calls her experience of cancer treatment a 'rollercoaster'.

The government has offered another concession to potential rebels, ahead of a vote on its benefits changes. The timing of eligibility changes to the Personal Independence Payment will now wait until a review is published next year. Also: 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in the first six months of the year. And a happy ending for the Disney cruise ship passenger who rescued his daughter from the waves.

Avon and Somerset Police has said it's opened a criminal investigation into Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury. They are also conducting a separate investigation into the Northern Irish band, Kneecap's, set at the festival. The force said it would "closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes." Also: The government lays out the concessions to its welfare reforms. And warnings about extreme heat are extended across much of England.

Israel orders people in Gaza to move towards areas where recent airstrikes have occurred

People gather in Tehran for the state funeral of soldiers and scientists killed by Israel

Sir Keir Starmer describes his U-turn on welfare reforms as "striking the right balance".

Sir Keir Starmer has been personally calling MPs this afternoon as he attempts to curb a growing rebellion against proposed welfare reforms. 126 Labour backbenchers have signed an amendment opposing the plan to cut some disability and sickness-related payments. Also: Iran's Supreme Leader says US strikes on the country's nuclear sites were little more than showmanship from President Trump. And, there's a new director for the Bond franchise.

NATO leaders have committed to more than double their spending on defence and security. The decision came in response to President Trump's repeated demands that European countries and Canada should pay more towards their own defence. Also: Israel says the strikes on Iran's nuclear sites may have set back Tehran's ability to build nuclear weapons by many years. And a fraudster is jailed for conning luxury businesses into buying tea which he claimed to have grown in Scotland.

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding after President Trump lambasted both sides. In a sign of his frustration at the situation, Mr Trump swore when asked by reporters about what was going on, adding he was not happy with either side. Also: the Prime Minister insists a vote on his welfare changes will happen next week, despite more than one hundred of his MPs signalling their opposition. And we hear the story of the escaped bears who made a beeline for their favourite snack.

Iran says it has launched missiles at US airbases in Qatar and Iraq in response to strikes on its nuclear sites on Saturday. Qatar called the attack on the US-run Al Udeid base a "flagrant violation" and says it reserves the right to respond directly. Also: The Home Secretary confirms she will ban the group, Palestine Action, under anti-terror laws. And scientists give an insight into the strange behaviour of orcas.

The Pentagon used more than a dozen so-called "bunker buster" bombs on sites in Iran. Tehran has warned that the strikes "will have everlasting consequences."

Iran says at least 430 people have been killed, and thousands injured, since Israel began attacking the country, just over a week ago. As the two countries continue to fire missiles at each other, Israel said it had killed another three top military figures in Iran. Also: A British man has been arrested near an RAF base in Cyprus – on suspicion of spying for Iran. And: Today is officially the hottest day of the year so far in the UK. Temperatures reached 33 point 2 Celsius at Charlwood in Surrey.

The bill allows terminally ill adults who are expected to die within six months to seek medical help to end their own lives. But it must first go to the Lords, where it will face further scrutiny. Also: reports say at least 400 people in Gaza have now been killed outside US-backed aid centres since they began operating last month. And protesters have broken into RAF Brize Norton.

Iran's foreign minister has confirmed he'll attend talks in Geneva with his counterparts from the UK, France and Germany tomorrow as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Iran and Israel intensify. Iranian missiles have continued to pound targets in Israel; a hospital in the south of the country was damaged. Also: Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency says at least 77 Palestinians have been killed in the deadliest wave of Israeli airstrikes in a week. Also: A Chinese student who drugged and raped ten women in London and China has been jailed for life.

US involvement in Iran hangs in the balance as fighting continues

Donald Trump says he knows where Iran's leader is hiding but will not kill him 'for now'.

"A collective failure to address questions about the ethnicity of grooming gangs" - the verdict of Baroness Casey's report on group-based child sexual exploitation.

Iranian state media says the country has launched a new wave of 'retaliatory missiles', while Israel says it has hit an airport in eastern Iran. Donald Trump urges both sides to end the fighting as the UK sends more fighter jets to the region. Also: the government plans new, larger sites to hold asylum seekers. And Liam Gallagher blasts Edinburgh City Council for suggesting Oasis fans might be overweight.

The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his country will strike 'every site and every target of the ayatollah regime' in Iran, as both countries continue to fire missiles at each other with no sign of any let up. Also: Sir Keir Starmer announces a fully national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs. And a Democratic politician in Minnesota has been killed and another wounded in what officials say were 'targeted killings'.

The US President, Donald Trump, says Israel could launch more brutal attacks against Iran. Downing Street has called for restraint and de-escalation. Also: a flight recorder is recovered from the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad.

An Air India flight has crashed moments after taking off from Ahmadabad in western India. There were 242 people on board including 53 British passengers. Also: the economy has shrunk more than expected. And the makers of the BBC One panel show "Would I Lie to You" have apologised after David Walliams reportedly made a series of Nazi salutes during a recording.

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said her long-awaited spending review is an investment in a national renewal, as she set budgets for every government department until the end of the decade. Also: The UK has agreed a deal with the European Union over Gibraltar's status after Brexit. And Brian Wilson, the frontman and co-founder of the Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82.

The UK and four allies have imposed sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are now banned from entering the UK. Also: Ten people have been shot dead at a secondary school in southern Austria - by a former pupil, who then killed himself. And the former rugby league star Billy Boston has been knighted.

Just over ten months after the Government withdrew the winter fuel allowance from the vast majority of pensioners in England and Wales, the details of the policy's almost total reversal have been announced. Also: The head of NATO, Mark Rutte, has called on all countries in the alliance to agree to significantly increase defence spending. And Frederick Forsyth has died at the age of 86.

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Zia Yusuf has announced he will lead Reform UK's efficiency team, just two days after suddenly resigning as the party's chairman.

The White House has played down speculation Donald Trump and Elon Musk could recover their relationship today. There had been suggestions they could speak on the phone, but the chances of the men making up appear to be fading. Also: The leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar, has said he's confident of becoming Scotland's next first minister after securing victory in a Holyrood by-election. And David Beckham is to be awarded a knighthood.