Six O'Clock News Podcast
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Moscow blast 'was terrorism', but no word on who caused it
Yesterday
It's still not clear who was behind the restaurant explosion that killed three people.
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Pressure grows on Fifa boss
Saturday
Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino after plans to sell stakes in World Cup are dropped
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Funeral director who failed to bury and cremate bodies jailed for 20 years
Friday
Robert Bush gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers
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Uefa says it will boycott the World Cup if Fifa's plans go ahead
Thursday
Fifa plans to sell off some event rights to private investors
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Andy Burnham promises to reform adult social care in England
Wednesday
The Prime Minister warned "difficult decisions" would be needed to bring about change
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Plans for school pupils in England to get more access to technical subjects
Last Tuesday
Andy Burnham pledges to cut the number of young people, who aren't working or learning
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Wildfires continue in France and Spain
Last Monday
Firefighters are bracing themselves for more searing weather
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Wildfires spread rapidly in parts of France and Spain
Fri 24 Jul 2026
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated
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Andy Burnham pauses the prisoner early release scheme
Thu 23 Jul 2026
More than 5,000 prisoners including killers were due to be freed from September
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The widow of PC Andrew Harper criticises early prisoner release
Wed 22 Jul 2026
Two of the men jailed for killing the police officer in 2019 could be released early
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Andy Burnham chairs first Cabinet after ex-minister criticises 'unfunded tax cut'
Tue 21 Jul 2026
The new PM tells ministers they must show how policies will be paid for
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Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street
Mon 20 Jul 2026
The new Prime Minister promises immediate help with the cost of living
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Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party
Fri 17 Jul 2026
Mr Burnham pledged to give 'hope back' to the country
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Protesters take to the streets in Ukraine
Thu 16 Jul 2026
They oppose President Zelenksy's dismissal of the defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov
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England to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
Wed 15 Jul 2026
England's men have spent 60 years chasing another international trophy
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Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment
Tue 14 Jul 2026
The inquiry find billions of pounds of public money were wasted
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Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation
Mon 13 Jul 2026
The former conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon
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Police not looking for other suspects over Ann Widdecombe murder
Sun 12 Jul 2026
A 28-year-old man is being questioned over the politician's death
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Ann Widdecombe attacked 24 hours before found dead
Sat 11 Jul 2026
Police say investigation is moving at 'pace'
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Murder inquiry launched into the death of Ann Widdecombe
Fri 10 Jul 2026
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the former government minister
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Jersey assisted dying legislation is formally approved
Thu 9 Jul 2026
Jersey will be the first part of the British Isles where assisted dying is legalised
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President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over
Wed 8 Jul 2026
The US President warns attacks on Iranian targets will continue tonight
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