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• Iran war live: Two US service members dead as supreme leader issues warning to Trump - The Independent19 July 2026, 12:35 am
  Iran war live: Two US service members dead as supreme leader issues warning to Trump  The IndependentIran supreme leader warns of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if US attacks continue  Al JazeeraIran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'  ReutersIran's supreme leader in a new statement warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if U.S. continues attacks  PBS"Worthless, Devoid Of Credibility": Mojtaba Tears Into Trump Over Iran Deal  NDTV
  
• Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US in connection with UK police investigation - Sky News19 July 2026, 12:33 am
  Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US in connection with UK police investigation  Sky NewsAndrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on charges of rape and sex trafficking  The GuardianAndrew Tate, brother Tristan arrested in Miami; US Marshals say warrant sealed  The Times of IndiaAndrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami  The TelegraphThe Tate brothers have been arrested in Miami, source says  CNN
  
• The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off - BBC19 July 2026, 12:01 am
  The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off  BBC
  
• Andy Burnham latest: New Labour leader plans policy blitz on becoming PM on Monday - The Independent19 July 2026, 12:00 am
  Andy Burnham latest: New Labour leader plans policy blitz on becoming PM on Monday  The IndependentBurnham is 'people pleaser' with 'airy fairy' plans, says Kemi Badenoch  BBCKemi Badenoch: Andy Burnham doesn’t need to call an election — yet  The TimesAndy Burnham needs to fix a weakened Foreign Office  Institute for GovernmentBurnham plots Ed Miliband Foreign Office shake-up as he readies policy blitz for first day as PM  The Independent
  
• Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’ - The Guardian18 July 2026, 10:10 pm
  Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’  The GuardianAndy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge  BBCHow Andy Burnham will start: digital ID axed, cabinet post for AI  The TimesBurnham to scrap digital ID cards  The TelegraphBurnham scraps new digital ID scheme  Financial Times
  
• The Open: Rory McIlroy claims Bryson DeChambeau 'held the tournament hostage' over 'performative' rules drama delay - Sky Sports18 July 2026, 9:17 pm
  The Open: Rory McIlroy claims Bryson DeChambeau 'held the tournament hostage' over 'performative' rules drama delay  Sky SportsOpen 2026: Rory McIlroy accuses Bryson DeChambeau of holding tournament 'hostage'  BBCThe Open 2026 - third round recap: Reaction, highlights, scores as Sam Burns leads with Bryson DeChambeau in contention  Sky SportsMcIlroy lashes out at DeChambeau for ‘holding the Open hostage’ over penalty row  The GuardianBryson DeChambeau reprises role as pantomime villain in The Open soap opera  The Independent
  
• Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff - The Guardian18 July 2026, 9:00 pm
  Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff  The GuardianWorld Cup 2026 - France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka's hat-trick helps Three Lions finish third in 10-goal thriller  Sky SportsEngland outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final  CNNTuchel learns lesson as England clinch third place in 10-goal thriller  The TelegraphEngland v France: Three Lions secure third place in World Cup with 6-4 victory  ITVX
  
• Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer - The Athletic - The New York Times18 July 2026, 8:59 pm
  Chelsea reach verbal agreement for £117m Morgan Rogers transfer - The Athletic  The New York TimesChelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers  BBCChelsea have had a £117m bid accepted by Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers.  Sky SportsChelsea shirt number options for Rogers as £117m deal agreed  London Evening StandardChelsea poised to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record-breaking £117m deal  The Guardian
  
• Liam Gallagher reveals 'absolutely incredible' new neighbours 'have not stopped baking me cakes and scones' - The Sun18 July 2026, 8:47 pm
  Liam Gallagher reveals 'absolutely incredible' new neighbours 'have not stopped baking me cakes and scones'  The Sun
  
• Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling - The Guardian18 July 2026, 8:39 pm
  Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling  The GuardianBurnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling  BBCTo drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma  BBCBurnham to Back North Sea Oil and Take Control of Thames Water  Bloomberg.comBurnham plans to fast-track North Sea oil drilling  The Telegraph
  
• 5 huge Casualty spoilers for next week (25 July) - Digital Spy18 July 2026, 8:13 pm
  5 huge Casualty spoilers for next week (25 July)  Digital SpyCasualty confirms major Flynn and Colonel Bard twist - with unexpected outcome  Metro.co.ukCasualty reveals Flynn gunpoint horror in dramatic new finale spoilers  Digital SpyCasualty accidentally reveals huge Rash spoiler in surprise filming picture  Digital SpyWoops! Casualty accidentally leaks major plot twist from the finale  Metro.co.uk
  
• Andy Burnham to put failing Thames Water in special administration - The Times18 July 2026, 8:10 pm
  Andy Burnham to put failing Thames Water in special administration  The TimesThames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation  Sky NewsCash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham  BBCThames Water lenders plot legal battle with Burnham over nationalisation  The TelegraphThames Water warns over long-term future  Financial Times
  
• Burnham’s strategy chief backed annual wealth tax - The Telegraph18 July 2026, 8:09 pm
  Burnham’s strategy chief backed annual wealth tax  The TelegraphGary Stevenson and how class signifiers shape our perceptions of authority | Letter  The GuardianHow to get filthy wrong  The CriticThe wealth tax has failed everywhere. Why try it here?  The TimesHere’s an idea for you Gary Stevenson: a 0 per cent wealth tax  City AM
  
• How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying - Autosport18 July 2026, 7:27 pm
  How Antonelli found half a second to thwart Verstappen in Belgian GP qualifying  AutosportBelgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli takes Spa pole from Max Verstappen  BBCF1 qualifying LIVE: All the reaction as Kimi Antonelli takes Belgian Grand Prix pole at Spa-Francorchamps  BBCBelgian GP: Lewis Hamilton crashes in final practice as Kimi Antonelli sets pace again at Spa-Francorchamps  Sky SportsAntonelli fastest in Belgium FP3 as Hamilton crashes  Formula 1
  
• Tintwistle moorland firefighting 'will run into next week' - BBC18 July 2026, 6:42 pm
  Tintwistle moorland firefighting 'will run into next week'  BBCHow long might the Tintwistle Moor wildfire burn for?  BBCBattle against two major moorland fires rages on, and it isn't expected to end soon  Manchester Evening News🚨 Two major incidents have been declared at Dovestone, in Greenfield in Oldham, and at Tintwistle Moor near Glossop  facebook.comSmoke warning issued for 2 Derbyshire villages as major wildfire continues  Derbyshire Live