The Chancellor confirms changes to the winter fuel allowance will be in place this year
Rachel Reeves has said that changes will be made to ensure more pensioners receive the winter fuel allowance this year. A fortnight ago, Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to allow more people to get the payment, but no time-scale was given. Also: The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross says people living in Gaza are being entirely stripped of their human dignity. And the National Trust has removed a work of art featuring the name of the Harry Potter author, JK Rowling, from one of its country houses.
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27 people killed near new aid distribution centre in Gaza
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 27 people have been killed by Israeli gunfire - and dozens injured - in another shooting near a new aid distribution centre in the southern city of Rafah. Also: The future of Thames Water is unclear after a rescue deal collapses as ministers say they are ready to intervene. And: Abandoned buildings in the Algarve are being searched by police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
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Major review of the UK's military unveiled
A major review of the UK's armed forces has called for a national shift to war-fighting readiness, in the face of serious and immediate security threats. Also: Russia and Ukraine have held a second round of pace talks, with little sign of progress. And: A prestigious honour for the Welsh language translator who helped two Hollywood actors put Wrexham on the map.
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01/06/2025 Ukraine's daring drone attack on Russian aircraft
Ukraine claims 40 bomber planes were left "burning" at four airbases in Russia. The raids were apparently called Operation Spiders Web and overseen personally by President Zelensky. Also: Home Office figures show nearly 1,200 migrants crossed the Channel yesterday -- the most in a single day so far this year. And a one-two victory for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Beijing reacts furiously to America's claim that China could soon invade Taiwan
Beijing has mounted a furious response to an American warning that China poses an "imminent" threat to Taiwan. It says the US represents the biggest threat to regional stability.
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