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1. ‘Overwhelmed’ Bob Harris speaks out after BBC Radio 2 exit due to illness

   He said the response has led to ‘incredible moment’

2. Britain has spent almost £1m of taxpayers’ cash holding stalker at centre of Iran prisoner swap plea

   Exclusive:The family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman believe Richard Jan could be the key to their release

3. Doctors turn to secret AI tools as hospitals fail to keep up with technology, survey finds

   The study, Philips Future Health Index, was carried out through two quantitative surveys, one with 2,011 healthcare professionals and another with 20,085 patients across 10 countries

4. Princess Diana’s candid letter to close friend set to go under the hammer

   If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email jo@samaritans.org, or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch. If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.

5. Armed group kidnaps 39 people during negotiations in northwestern Nigeria

   Gunmen have abducted 39 people in northwest Nigeria who were meeting with the parents of a criminal leader

6. Iran says entire ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

   Iran’s football federation said its fans had already made plans to attend matches before the ticket allocation was pulled

7. Muscle-boosting drug could help retain lean tissue when using weight-loss jabs

   Researchers found the use of a lab-made antibody can help retain lean body mass when using weight-loss jabs

8. Flesh-eating maggot fly found in Texas triggers warning across southern states

9. Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan reveals she was kidnapped and held captive at start of career

   The singer did not complete her GCSEs after the incident

10. White House warns UK against ban on social media for under-16s

    The technology secretary hit back at the warning, saying she would not be swayed from doing what she believed was ‘right for children in this country’