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1. Donald Trump indicates military destruction of Iran ‘to be continued’

   The US president made the comment in an early morning Truth Social post on the final day of his visit to China.

2. Burnham eyes Westminster return as MP stands aside to allow challenge to Starmer

   Labour’s Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he wanted to return to Westminster to ‘make politics work properly for people’.

3. Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader

   SNP MP Dave Doogan is calling on the UK Government to bring forward an emergency cost-of-living budget to help families.

4. Sales fall for second month in row amid ongoing conflict in Middle East

   Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG show total sales in Scotland fell by 1.2% last month compared with April 2025.

5. Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests

   The poll indicates a majority of people in Northern Ireland believe Brexit has made the break-up of the UK more likely.

6. Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed

   Which? looked at 240 branded items.

7. Curtains for Charles: King thrilled by grand opening at Royal Opera House

   The mohair velour curtains each measure 9.75m wide and have a 10.8m drop.

8. Hayden Panettiere ‘groomed’ to be a child star: ‘I was like a little soldier’

   The 36-year-old, best known for starring in TV shows Heroes and Nashville, was a star by age 11 after roles in soap operas and Remember the Titans.

9. Look Mum No Computer performs as five nations exit after Eurovision semi-final

   UK entry Sam Battle has already qualified for Saturday’s grand final as one of the big four countries.

10. Burnham to seek Westminster return after path opens to challenge Starmer

    The mayor of Greater Manchester is hoping to stand in a by-election.