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• England vs New Zealand LIVE: Third Test, day five, Trent Bridge - cricket score, radio & video highlights - BBC29 June 2026, 9:53 am
  England vs New Zealand LIVE: Third Test, day five, Trent Bridge - cricket score, radio & video highlights  BBCSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
• White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds - The Guardian29 June 2026, 9:53 am
  White working-class children failed by England’s school system, inquiry finds  The GuardianWhite working-class children failed by education system, says inquiry  BBCWhite working-class 'disadvantage gap' needs education shake-up to fix, inquiry says  Sky NewsEducation system not set up to serve white working-class children, major report finds  The IndependentTop schools told to admit more white working-class children  The Times
  
• Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz talks as US-Iran deal stays on edge - Euronews29 June 2026, 9:32 am
  Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz talks as US-Iran deal stays on edge  EuronewsExclusive | Iran Estimates Billion Windfall From Reopening Hormuz With Gulf States  WSJIran War: Oman Tells Allies Ships Going Through Hormuz May Have to Pay  Bloomberg.comIran, Oman hold first meeting of joint committee on Hormuz, Iranian deputy FM says  The Times of IsraelShips face ‘voluntary’ charges under plan for post-war Hormuz  The Telegraph
  
• Thousands join Wimbledon queue ahead of first day's play at SW19 - live - London Evening Standard29 June 2026, 9:22 am
  Thousands join Wimbledon queue ahead of first day's play at SW19 - live  London Evening StandardWimbledon: Brits in early day one action before Sinner starts title defence  BBCWin Wimbledon Centre Court tickets  Mail PlusBall games and birthdays: Thousands join queue for first day of Wimbledon  ITVXWimbledon 2026: How to get tickets in the Queue for the tennis tournament  The Independent
  
• How to make the most of your ‘12 good years’ and thrive between 60 and 72 - The Telegraph29 June 2026, 8:54 am
  How to make the most of your ‘12 good years’ and thrive between 60 and 72  The Telegraph
  
• ROMS: New scheme announced to tackle obesity in Northern Ireland - BBC29 June 2026, 8:49 am
  ROMS: New scheme announced to tackle obesity in Northern Ireland  BBCNHS patients offered free weight-loss jabs via gyms and apps  The TelegraphPioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry  GOV.UKLeicestershire to get weight-loss medication and round-the-clock WhatsApp advice in £8m health shake-up  Leicester MercuryGovernment announces £85m AI anti-obesity programme  Healthcare Management Magazine
  
• “Like Shetland but darker”: 7 “superb” TV shows to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more - Good Housekeeping29 June 2026, 8:33 am
  “Like Shetland but darker”: 7 “superb” TV shows to watch this week on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more  Good HousekeepingLife, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness to Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator – the seven best shows to stream this week  The Guardian5 of the best shows to watch this week – including a '30s-set crime thriller  Digital Spy'Silo' and 'Legally Blonde' prequel top this week's TV must-sees  Toronto Sun7 top new shows to stream this week: 'Silo,' 'Dutton Ranch' finale and more (June 29-July 5)  Tom's Guide
  
• Andy Burnham to propose devolution plan in first major policy speech since launching bid for No 10 – UK politics live - The Guardian29 June 2026, 8:30 am
  Andy Burnham to propose devolution plan in first major policy speech since launching bid for No 10 – UK politics live  The GuardianChris Mason: Burnham starts to sketch out his vision as potential prime minister  BBCUK's prime minister in waiting to lay out economic agenda  RTE.ieAndy Burnham: Give me 10 years to transform Britain  The TelegraphAndy Burnham sets out ‘10-year mission’ to raise living standards  Financial Times
  
• Murder accused in court over summer solstice death - BBC29 June 2026, 8:21 am
  Murder accused in court over summer solstice death  BBCMan charged with murder after body found at stone circle following summer solstice  Sky NewsMurder charge after man dies at summer solstice event  BBCMan who died in suspected murder at Peak District stone circle named by police  The GuardianMan charged over summer solstice stone circle death  The Telegraph
  
• Australian charged with murder after teenager’s body found in suitcase - The Telegraph29 June 2026, 8:18 am
  Australian charged with murder after teenager’s body found in suitcase  The TelegraphMan charged with murder after girl's body found in suitcase in Thailand  Sky NewsAustralian man arrested after Thai teen girl found dead in suitcase  CNNThai teenager's father 'deeply saddened' as Australian charged with murder  Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase  The Guardian
  
• British American Tobacco slashes 9,000 jobs - Financial Times29 June 2026, 8:13 am
  British American Tobacco slashes 9,000 jobs  Financial TimesBritish American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs  BBCBritish American Tobacco cuts 5,500 jobs in AI drive  Sky NewsBAT Cost-Cutting Hits 9,000 Roles as Turnaround Plan Intensifies  Bloomberg.comBritish American Tobacco to slash 9,000 jobs as it turns to AI  The Guardian
  
• Venezuela earthquake: Mum of newborn rescued from under rubble says baby motivated her - BBC29 June 2026, 7:51 am
  Venezuela earthquake: Mum of newborn rescued from under rubble says baby motivated her  BBCVenezuela in ‘critical hours’ to find earthquake survivors as more search and rescue teams arrive – latest updates  The GuardianVenezuela earthquakes latest: 'Critical hours' to find survivors five days after deadly twin shocks  Sky NewsSatellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes  Al JazeeraLive updates: Venezuela earthquake rescue teams listen for signs of life as death toll mounts  CNN
  
• BT and Verizon to create joint global business in 5m deal - The Guardian29 June 2026, 7:18 am
  BT and Verizon to create joint global business in 5m deal  The GuardianBT Group and Verizon to form joint venture, creating a scaled international connectivity platform for multinational customers  BT Group NewsroomVerizon and BT form joint venture | About Verizon  VerizonBT merges with US mobile giant in deal worth billions  The IndependentBT and Verizon to create new international business in 5mn deal  Financial Times
  
• Ben Stokes: Flawed but brilliant, with rare ability to connect with fans - The Times29 June 2026, 7:00 am
  Ben Stokes: Flawed but brilliant, with rare ability to connect with fans  The TimesBen Stokes retirement: England captain's unconventional exit fitting for a rebellious but brilliant player - Jonathan Agnew  BBCBen Stokes: England captain retires from international cricket during ongoing New Zealand Test  BBCBen Stokes was fallible but that is what made him the people’s champion | Mark Ramprakash  The GuardianBen Stokes: England captain reveals 'tough' decisions behind international retirement and why it is 'best thing' for him  Sky Sports
  
• Is it true that … vitamin C serums provide added sun protection? - The Guardian29 June 2026, 7:00 am
  Is it true that … vitamin C serums provide added sun protection?  The Guardian