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The UK government has announced £442 million to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, making homelessness a central policy priority for Andy Burnham’s government. The absence of a concrete target leaves voters to judge whether the plan succeeds based on its results.

Jared Kushner is traveling to the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to rescue a Gaza ceasefire. The diplomatic mission follows Netanyahu’s public rejection of the Trump administration’s US-backed 15-point peace plan, highlighting tensions between the Israeli government and Washington.

Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president is described as being in severe peril after plans to sell parts of the World Cup to private investment collapsed. Several CONCACAF countries are reportedly considering following Europe’s lead in withdrawing formal support, amid widespread calls for his removal.

Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president is under severe pressure after plans to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors collapsed. Several CONCACAF countries are reportedly considering withdrawing their support, following opposition in Europe, while calls grow for Infantino to be removed from office.

Dozens of people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 people crossed from Morocco. The incident has triggered a political crisis in Spain and exposed divisions within Europe, with criticism from other EU countries.

At least 72 people died while attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco. The deaths have triggered a political crisis in Spain and criticism from other European Union countries, highlighting divisions over migration and border policy.

Donald Trump has announced a breakthrough involving Hamas disarmament in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israeli government officials remain sceptical about the proposed agreement, while Lucy Hough discusses the development with Guardian international correspondent Julian Borger.

Donald Trump has declared a breakthrough in negotiations aimed at disarming Hamas and securing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Israeli government officials remain skeptical about the proposed deal, raising questions about whether it can be implemented and whether Israel will agree to withdraw.

Christopher Nolan’s three-hour IMAX adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey has received strong early reviews and is among the year’s most anticipated films. With an estimated $250m budget and a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya and Tom Holland, the discussion considers whether the blockbuster can live up to the substantial hype.

Christopher Nolan’s three-hour, $250 million IMAX adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey has received rave reviews and features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya and Tom Holland. Annie Kelly discusses with film editor Catherine Shoard whether the highly anticipated blockbuster can live up to the hype.

England were eliminated from the World Cup after Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit with two late goals to win 2-1 and reach the final against Spain. The discussion examines whether Thomas Tuchel’s substitution choices and overall tactics contributed to England’s defeat, with sports columnist Jonathan Liew offering analysis.

England suffered a dramatic 2-1 comeback defeat to Argentina after conceding two late goals, ending its World Cup campaign. The discussion examines whether manager Thomas Tuchel’s substitution decisions and tactics contributed to the loss, while Argentina advanced to the final against Spain.

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe after what authorities describe as new information and evidence. A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Lucy Hough discusses the development with the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland.

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe following new information and evidence. A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder. Lucy Hough discusses the case with the Guardian’s head of national news, Archie Bland.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches its final week, the tournament is described as memorable partly because of Donald Trump’s extraordinary intervention, which reportedly shocked the football world and tarnished the competition. Lucy Hough discusses the episode with global sports business correspondent Matt Hughes.

With one week remaining before the 2026 World Cup final, Lucy Hough and sports business correspondent Matt Hughes discuss the tournament and the fallout from Donald Trump’s extraordinary intervention, which shocked the football world and was portrayed as tarnishing the event.

Nigel Farage is facing increased scrutiny over a £5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne while awaiting the findings of a standards watchdog investigation. Fresh allegations also concern benefits linked to crypto entrepreneur George Cottrell, who was previously convicted of fraud. Farage denies wrongdoing and calls the scrutiny an establishment hit job, while ministers consider tighter rules on political donations and calls grow for a second inquiry.

Nigel Farage is facing renewed scrutiny while a standards watchdog investigates a £5m gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne. Further allegations concern financial benefits linked to crypto entrepreneur George Cottrell, who was previously convicted of fraud. Farage denies wrongdoing and describes the scrutiny as an establishment hit job.

Europe is facing a severe heatwave that has led to school closures, train cancellations and heat-related deaths. France has convened an emergency meeting, while UN Secretary General António Guterres is urging stronger action on fossil fuels as temperatures are expected to reach record levels.

Europe is facing a severe heatwave linked to record-breaking temperatures, prompting school closures, train cancellations and heat-related deaths. France has held an emergency meeting, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged governments to act on fossil-fuel use as extreme heat intensifies across the continent.

Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as prime minister after sustained pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following Andy Burnham’s by-election victory in Makerfield. With Wes Streeting ruling himself out, the discussion focuses on whether Burnham will become the next leader or whether another candidate will emerge.

Keir Starmer has announced that he is standing down as UK prime minister after mounting pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following Andy Burnham’s byelection victory in Makerfield. Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of the Labour leadership contest, leaving open the possibility of a coronation for Burnham or the emergence of another candidate.