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Q Radio National News

• 'Muggier' heatwave could top 34C in next few days as extreme heat warning issued

  An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).

• Need for 'genuine human connection' has never been greater, says Kate

  The Princess of Wales said the need for "genuine human connection" has never been greater.

• Toddler seriously injured in zoo enclosure was attacked by crocodile, Sky News understands

  A three-year-old boy who was seriously injured after ending up in the crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo was attacked by at least one of the reptiles, Sky News understands.

• Burnham 'going to be PM' as 'herd is stampeding' against Starmer, says Harriet Harman

  Andy Burnham will become prime minister as the herd is "not just moving" against Sir Keir Starmer "it's stampeding", Harriet Harman told Sky News.

• Three prisoners given whole life orders for murder of child-killer inmate

  Three prisoners will never be released from jail after the murder of a fellow inmate.

• Woman, 18, dies after group took 'unauthorised control' of loading vehicle

  A woman has died from her injuries after a group of people took "unauthorised control" of a loading vehicle in Essex.

• Epstein survivor to meet Starmer's chief secretary Darren Jones as PM says his 'door is open'

  Sir Keir Starmer has told a Jeffrey Epstein survivor his "door is open" but stopped short of agreeing to meet Lisa Phillips, directing her to a more junior government minister.

• Rioters jailed over disorder sparked by deaths of two teenagers

  Thirty people have been sentenced after the deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash sparked riots in Cardiff.

• Man jailed for 16 years in 'sextortion' case as police appeal for victims

  A 31-year-old man has been jailed for 16 years after sexually assaulting and blackmailing multiple young men, including two teenagers.

• Former West Ham striker facing trial after motoring conviction quashed

  Former West Ham player Michail Antonio has had a motoring conviction quashed after telling a court he almost died in a car crash.

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• Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29

  Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

• Italy's Meloni 'astonished' over Trump's claim she begged him for photo

  Italian Prime ​Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of making up a story about her, after ‌the US president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a picture with her at the G7 summit in France.

• At least 24 killed in Pakistani Kashmir protests as roads closed, shops shut and internet turned off

  At least 24 people in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been killed in nearly two weeks of protests that have sparked a territory-wide shutdown.

• Ebola outbreak: 17 medics dead as Chinese medical team arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo

  Seventeen healthcare workers have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a World Health Organisation official has said.

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Q Radio National Sport

• Ellie Kildunne: England star joins Bristol Bears for 2026/27 season after leaving Harlequins

  Bristol Bears have announced the signing of England star Ellie Kildunne following her departure from Harlequins at the end of the 2026 season.

• Royal Ascot: Ryan Moore made to work hard as Precise bags Coronation Stakes crown on day four

  Precise backed up her victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas by landing the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

• England labour as Henry Nicholls century builds huge New Zealand lead on day three of Oval Test

  New Zealand assumed complete control of the second Test as Henry Nicholls' century punished England errors on another day of frustration in the field at The Oval.

• Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson take wickets on County Championship return after being dropped by England

  Ben Stokes returned with a wicket for Durham against Northamptonshire ahead of a potential reintroduction to the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand.

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Q Radio Entertainment News

• Daveigh Chase, star of Lilo & Stitch and The Ring, dies aged 35

  Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated film Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35. 

• Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29

  Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

• BBC to cut hundreds of jobs and review programmes as part of major downsizing

  The BBC is to cut about 550 roles and review broadcast TV and radio programmes - as well as the positions of its chief news presenters - in the first phase of a major downsizing plan.

• Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis

  Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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• Asda losses grow to almost £1bn as it fends off Aldi

  Asda slumped deeper into the red last year, according to accounts showing hits from price cuts to lure back shoppers and one-off costs.

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• A Bank of England rate hike is still possible despite easing inflation outlook

  Announcing its latest interest rates decision the morning after a thrilling England World Cup win, the Bank of England continues to put its foot on the ball.

• Unemployment rate falls but private sector wage growth suffers

  There has been an unexpected dip in the UK's unemployment rate in official figures also showing new recruits in payrolled work at their lowest level for five years and private sector basic pay awards struggling.

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Q Radio Quirky News

• Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city

  Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

• Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

  A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

• Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber

  The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

• Driver filmed with football net on top of car

  Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

• Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research

  Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

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Q Radio Politics

• Burnham 'going to be PM' as 'herd is stampeding' against Starmer, says Harriet Harman

  Andy Burnham will become prime minister as the herd is "not just moving" against Sir Keir Starmer "it's stampeding", Harriet Harman told Sky News.

• Epstein survivor to meet Starmer's chief secretary Darren Jones as PM says his 'door is open'

  Sir Keir Starmer has told a Jeffrey Epstein survivor his "door is open" but stopped short of agreeing to meet Lisa Phillips, directing her to a more junior government minister.

• Makerfield by-election: Crunching the numbers - why Burnham's win is so significant

  The result lived up to the hype. An unprecedented contest ended in a seismic result, as Andy Burnham was announced as the new Labour MP for Makerfield with 55% of the vote, more than 20 points ahead of his defeated Reform opponent Robert Kenyon.

• Why the Conservatives' by-election win over the SNP in Aberdeen South is significant

  The SNP defended two Westminster seats vacated by politicians joining Holyrood this week.

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Q Radio Tech News

• Children vaccinated for HPV have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30, study suggests

  Children who are vaccinated for HPV at age 12-13 have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before they are 30, a study estimates.

• AI's most powerful bosses deliver message to world leaders - and it's not very reassuring

  The bosses of the world's leading AI companies have a clear ask for the leaders of the G7: you have to come up with a way to govern artificial intelligence.

• Threat of social media ban jolted tech giants into action before it was even announced

  Roblox has revealed new safety measures, just as the government announces it will ban under-16s from social media and potentially some gaming platforms… like Roblox. 

• Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soar past Amazon

  Shares of Elon Musk's SpaceX soared more than 14% on Tuesday, lifting its value higher than Amazon and briefly Microsoft just days after its debut.

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