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IrelandScotlandWalesSadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the LordsThe London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.5 hrs agoPoliticsTeenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK expertsAdvisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.6 hrs agoHealthMother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns deathCourtney Gartshore, 28, denied the culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.5 hrs agoNE, Orkney & ShetlandClaudia Winkleman quits chat show after one seriesWinkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.10 hrs agoCultureUncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrestThe uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.7 hrs agoSouth YorkshireFifa 'assessing match reports' over Falklands bannerFifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.4 hrs agoWorld CupEnergy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from AprilIt will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.3 hrs agoEnglandTeenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaignEllen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.Review case of Briton shot by father in US, says MPLucy Harrison, 23, was alone in a room with her father in Texas when she was shot dead in January 2025.Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court toldDaniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supplyThe Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.Mum collapsed and died in GP surgery after waiting days for an appointmentHer family have raised concerns that there were 'missed opportunities' in GP care that need to be investigated.Watch/Listen'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pintKing Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat by ArgentinaEngland manager Thomas Tuchel believes his team "got too passive" after scoring first in the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, which they lost 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium.Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQsA warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.Features & analysis'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuseWith racist hate crimes on the increase, young Londoners speak out about the abuse they have faced.British Steel nationalistion 'will protect future generations'Scunthorpe responds to the government's decision to nationalise British Steel.'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. 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