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Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told the US Vice President JD Vance "he was wrong" to say mass migration was to blame for Henry Nowak's murder in a phone call.

On this episode of Newscast, Laura, Henry and Joe discuss the relationship between the two of them, why that American politicians are talking so much about the UK and Europe.

We also look at what’s taking the government so long to publish its Defence Investment Plan.

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Russia says Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosted the final day of an economic forum.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces had hit Russia's arsenals and a naval base, calling it a just response to Russian attacks.

It comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was no point in meeting Zelensky, who had called for direct talks to end the war.

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Vets estimate more dogs will need specially designed wheels like this, as conditions like intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), which can leave dogs unable to use their back legs, become more common with selective breeding.

BBC Tech Now reporter Andrew Rogers went to one charity in Lincolnshire helping set owners up with the wheels that can give their dogs a chance to live happy and healthy lives.

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Jim Ashworth‑Beaumont is a triathlete and prosthetics clinician who spent years helping others.

He is now the first person in the UK to use a new type of prosthetic arm following his own near-fatal cycling accident.

BBC Tech Now's Shiona McCallum went to meet him.

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When Twitch streamer Hasan Piker was denied entry into the UK this week, it rekindled a conversation around the Home Office's approach to free speech. From Kanye West to Valentina Gomez, the list of prominent names who have seen their travel plans derailed in recent months is growing, with commentators across the political spectrum accusing the government of overreaching. Piker, whose highly critical stance on Israel has led to disputed allegations of antisemitism, says he is being targeted for his position on the war in Gaza.

On this episode, Matt and Marianna explain why many young people in particular are outraged by the decision, and consider whether some of his more inflammatory comments should be considered less extreme in the amplified environment of social media.

Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea.

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The Iran War Today looks at tit for tat US and Iranian strikes in the Gulf region as the conflict reaches its 99th day.

The Lebanese army says several of its troops have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a military vehicle in the south of the country.

And the row has spilled over onto the World Cup. Iran has accused the US of discriminatory treatment and of violating its obligations as a World Cup host for refusing visas to some of its football team's delegation.

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The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked another debate about so-called ‘two-tier policing’, in which people are treated differently by police based on their ethnicity.

We look at whether it actually exists, what police guidance says, and whether the case might lead to changes in how police deal with reports of crime.

Laura is joined by former BBC legal and home affairs correspondent and Labour home affairs advisor Danny Shaw to discuss.

They also unpack JD Vance’s comments blaming Henry’s death on “the mass invasion of migrants”. Downing Street has responded, saying “politics should bring people together”.

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BBC health correspondent Dominic Hughes and journalist James Govan put themselves through a series of fitness tests used by professional players and referees, including the demanding yo-yo test, to see how they compare with elite athletes.

From endurance and speed to recovery, the challenge reveals the physical standards required to compete at the highest level of the game.

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The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has been strained after both sides exchanged strikes in the Gulf.

The US military said it shot down Iranian drones and struck radar sites in southern Iran, while Iran said it launched missiles at US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in response.

The latest escalation comes as efforts to extend the ceasefire remain stalled, raising concerns about stability in the region and the future of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.

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James Cunningham hadn't slept. He'd been up all night "fighting for his life".

The 27-year-old from Ware in Hertfordshire was trying to save a virtual empire from the brink of destruction - using a keyboard and mouse.

James says he "didn't expect everything to go wrong", recalling the explosive conflict that broke out in June 2025. "But it did."

He'd spent thousands of hours - up to 16 a day - and roughly £6,000 playing EVE Online, a role-playing game played by tens of thousands of people around the world.

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