Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances.
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What we know so far about Afghan data breach
The revelation of a major data leak and subsequent relocation of thousands of Afghans to the UK has raised serious questions.
Starmer suspends four rebel MPs for breaching party discipline
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell all voted against welfare reforms.
MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook
The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK.
'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out
Watch as India's Harleen Deol is run out after failing to ground her bat during the first one-day international against England.
Faisal Islam: Surprise inflation jump complicates interest rate decision
Higher inflation could give the Bank of England pause for thought over cutting interest rates.
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.
Watch: Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.
Counter-terror scheme missed chance to intervene in life of Southport killer, says review
A major review found the counter-terror scheme could have potentially turned the killer away from violence.
Legend of Zelda movie casts two British actors in lead roles
Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link respectively.
Southend airport reopens after four killed in plane crash
An investigation into how the medical evacuation plane came to crash in Essex continues.
Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi
BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
'Serious questions' for Tories over Afghan data breach, says PM
Details of thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces were mistakenly leaked under the last government.
Watch: Moment tractor swerves off road into homes
A drug-driver is sentenced for causing the crash in Chester after running a red light.
Trans changing room row nurse cleared of misconduct as tribunal resumes
The hearings for Sandie Peggie's case against NHS Fife and transgender medic Dr Beth Upton began in February.
US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.
Ojomoh set for debut as Feyi-Waboso back to face USA
Bath centre Max Ojomoh is one of three uncapped players in England's starting XV to take on the United States in Washington DC on Saturday.
Boss of Guinness owner Diageo suddenly steps down
Diageo boss Debra Crew steps down after board decision for her to go.
The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open
Former Australian motorcycle gang member and prisoner Ryan Peake speaks about his unlikely journey to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
How can Liverpool afford Isak after spending so much?
Liverpool have spent more than £170m on players this summer and are rumoured to be interested in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.