Six O'Clock News Podcast
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Wildfires spread rapidly in parts of France and Spain
Yesterday
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated
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Andy Burnham pauses the prisoner early release scheme
Thursday
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
Wednesday
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'
Tuesday
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
Monday
The new Prime Minister promises immediate help with the cost of living
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Burnham To Support North Sea Drilling, BBC Told
Last Saturday
The BBC's told Andy Burnham intends to support more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party
Last Friday
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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England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
Sun 28 Jun 2026
He made the announcement during the Third Test against New Zealand
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Aid arrives in Venezuela
Sat 27 Jun 2026
Cargo planes carrying aid for earthquake victims have begun to land in Caracas
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Venezuela searches for earthquake survivors
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Hundreds of people are confirmed to have died with tens of thousands still missing.
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Venezuelan earthquakes, heatwave sweeps Europe
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Two earthquakes in Venezuela have killed more than 160 people
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