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Monday
8th June 2026

Around the world

Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce

Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

In the UK

West Ham co-owner accused of preying on women for sex

Women say David Sullivan told them they needed to have sex with him to feature in his newspapers.

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

Politics

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

Education

Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims

Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with.

A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students say paper was 'unfair'

More than 20,000 people sign a petition calling for a review of a paper they say was significantly more challenging than any past exam.

Health

How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.

New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.

Business

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

Science

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Technology

Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

Entertainment

John Lithgow and Lesley Manville lead Tony Award winners

A revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman was the night's big winner with six awards overall.

Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'

The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.