National news

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• Beth Mead urges England to feed off the pressure of European title defence

  Beth Mead has challenged England to use pressure as fuel when they kick off their European title defence against France.

• Charles pays tribute to resilience of Antarctic research scientists

  The King has recorded a personal message for Antarctic researchers as the southern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year.

• Politicians condemn attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people prayed

  Politicians have condemned an attack on the Islamic Centre in Belfast while people were praying on Friday evening.

• Israel Iran war stretches into a second week without diplomatic breakthrough

  Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.

• Mike Lynchs superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank

  Water is being pumped from Mike Lynch’s superyacht as it was seen upright on the surface for the first time since it sank off the coast of Sicily.

• Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial

  A new weight loss medication, which can be offered by injection or tablet, can help patients lose a significant amount weight, studies suggest.

• US tariffs and blowing the budget among cost concerns for holidaymakers

  Two-thirds (66%) of people are planning a holiday abroad this year, a report has found.

• Nearly 600 heat related deaths expected in UK heatwave researchers estimate

  Nearly 600 people in England and Wales are predicted to die as a result of this week’s heatwave, researchers have found.

• Historic vote brings assisted dying closer to becoming law in England and Wales

  Assisted dying is a step closer to being made legal in England and Wales after the proposed legislation cleared the House of Commons in a historic vote.

• Pro Palestinian activists break into RAF base and vandalise planes

  Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into an RAF base and sprayed two military planes with red paint.