The Papers: ‘Bank hottest day Monday’ and ‘Sturgeon’s ex-husband used SNP cash’
The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell’s admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.
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US military launches new strikes on targets in southern Iran, US Central Command says
US Central Command says the strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in “self-defence”.
Next boss warns of ‘dramatic’ fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Britain’s protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream’s mind
Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men’s National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there’s a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
Will McLeish stay after St Mirren’s rollercoaster season?
Interim manager Craig McLeish has not been fancied for the St Mirren job permanently. But after keeping the club up amid a rollercoaster season, will that change?
Sportscene: Watch Premiership play-off final highlights
Highlights from the second leg of the Premiership play-off final.
England v New Zealand – third T20 highlights
Coverage from Hove as England and New Zealand clash in the third of their T20 matches.
Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
Ruud ‘like a zombie’ as he feared heatstroke in tough Paris win
Former finalist Casper Ruud overcomes struggles with the stifling Paris heat to reach the second round of the French Open.
KHAMPEPE HEARINGS: TRC prosecutions and investigations ground to a halt after ‘moratorium’ declared, inquiry hears
A declared ‘moratorium’ on prosecutions under the TRC left justice stalled as critical investigations were derailed, highlighting contentious alleged political interference.
XENOPHOBIA: African ambassadors clarify Africa Day plans amid rising xenophobic tensions
In response to xenophobic tensions, African ambassadors clarify they are postponing their own Africa Day celebrations for security reasons, not boycotting the main event in South Africa.
Jordan leads star names at Guardiola leaving party
Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager’s farewell party.
Nurseries in England charging extra fees to cover funding gap, campaigners say
Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’
Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for government underfunding of free childcare hours, with some paying thousands of pounds a year for consumables such as food, wipes and nappies, campaigners have said.
The comments came as the education secretary, Bridget...
MAPPING HUNGER: Mapped – the state of hunger in South Africa
In March, the SA Human Rights Commission held a national inquiry into South Africa’s food systems. What it heard, from researchers, civil society and community members, confirmed that hunger is worsening, and the structural conditions that drive it — inequality, unemployment and the rising cost of food — are not being adequately addressed.
CHANGEMAKERS: Student researchers develop system to help parents track children’s school progress
The new Efunda Learning Management System could help South African parents monitor their children’s academic progress, bridging the gap between home support and classroom engagement.
Spurs rekindle Savinho interest – Tuesday’s gossip
Tottenham back in for Savinho, Yan Diomande tops Liverpool’s list of Mohamed Salah replacements, Barcelona keen to make Marcus Rashford move permanent and Arsenal to swoop for Julian Alvarez.
BIOSAFETY: SA farmers can independently vaccinate their livestock against FMD, court rules
The Gauteng High Court has confirmed that farmers may procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines without state permission. However, Minister John Steenhuisen says the ruling’s practical effect is already addressed by his gazetted vaccination scheme.