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From orchestrated musical surprises to getting (fake) hit live on air, the SNL UK cast break down their best moments of the season.

Annabel Marlow, Celeste Dring and Emma Sidi tell Newsbeat’s Eleanor Shearwood what really happens behind the scenes and how they stayed calm under pressure while the world watched.

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For weeks, we've been waiting for the US and Iran to return to the negotiating table.

Neither side has been willing to compromise - but could China move things forwards?

On Air Force One on his way back to the US, President Donald Trump said his meetings with Xi Jinping went "very well" and that the Chinese president wanted to see the Strait of Hormuz opened.

Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon have agreed a 45-day extension to a shaky ceasefire, following two days of negotiations in Washington.

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Foreign-based social media accounts are masquerading as patriotic Brits lamenting the UK's 'decline'.

These profiles, which use AI to amplify anti-immigrant rhetoric, are being viewed and shared by vast audiences who are often unaware of the content's origin.

The BBC has seen evidence that dozens of those posting from Eastern Europe to South Asia are coordinating their activity through group chats, with some even claiming to be in communication with political actors inside the UK.

Marianna and Matt discuss the ideological approach of these remote creators and explain why their tactics are reminiscent of modern state-backed influence campaigns.

Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea.

A five-year-old girl’s death in Australia’s Northern Territory has restarted a painful discussion about the care of aboriginal children.

The BBC’s Katy Watson looks at the case of Kumanjayi Little Baby, and explains the history shaping today’s child protection policies, and why trust between Aboriginal communities and authorities is still fractured.

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0:00 - Intro

0:32 - Northern Territory

01:09 - Kumanjayi’s story

03:01 - Historical context

03:37 - Racist policies

06:38 - Protecting children

Across Russia, a network of nationalist vigilantes is carrying out raids targeting migrants, the LGBT community and anyone they deem to have violated what Vladimir Putin has described as "traditional values". Vigilante activities have become more prominent since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as Mr Putin and the Kremlin have increasingly used nationalist rhetoric about the dangers of what they call "Western liberalism".

Our investigations team, BBC Eye, has spent a year tracking the movements of the Russkaya Obshina nationalist group. In 2025, the Russian Orthodox Church - a powerful ally of the Russian state - recommended that all its bishops build partnerships with Russkaya Obshina. The BBC has also seen financial documents that suggest Russkaya Obshina receives funding from figures close to the Kremlin - though the group denies it.

Investigative journalist Christopher Giles tells us what he's heard from current and former members of Russkaya Obshina, and the people caught up in their raids.

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00:00 Introduction

00:20 Tracking the vigilantes

01:41 Targeted by a raid

03:34 Online harassment

04:17 Rising pressure during the Ukraine war

05:11 Links to the Russian Orthodox Church

07:11 What former vigilantes say

07:46 What Russkaya Obshina says

Will Andy Burnham win his Westminster seat? What’s going on behind the scenes in Number 10? And who are the other Labour hopefuls eyeing a place in an eventual leadership race?

Adam is joined by Ailbhe Rea, Political Editor at the New Statesmen, and Sienna Rodgers, Deputy Political Editor at the House Magazine, to look at how we got here and what might happen next.

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00:00 Quick recap of the week

05:38 Starmer stands firm

07:41 Andy Burnham

14:51 How it could have all gone differently

16:50 Ed Milliband

21:15 Al Carns

25:59 Angela Rayner

28:12 Kemi Badenoch and Nicki Minaj

30:02 What’s next?

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US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping saying he had struck "fantastic trade deals, great for both countries", but few details have emerged on what the two superpowers agreed.

Trade was near the top of the agenda despite recent tensions over the Iran war, and businesses hoped for key deals as well as an extension of the tariff truce that is due to expire in November.

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Back in 1997, over 5 million pieces of Lego were lost at sea during a storm. Now, almost 30 years later, they’re still washing up on beaches around the world.

What began as a curious mystery turned into a global treasure hunt, but quickly uncovered a bigger issue hiding just beneath the surface.

This is the story of the Great Lego Spill - and what it tells us about plastics in our oceans.

In this video...

00:00 – The brick that changed the world

00:40 – The Great LEGO Spill explained

02:21 – The treasure hunt begins

03:58 – The first pieces are found

05:21 – How many containers were lost at sea?

06:13 – What impact does plastic have on our oceans?

07:56 – Lego responds

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New forecasts show increasing confidence that the developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record.

Scientists are concerned about the huge humanitarian impacts it could have as well as the likelihood of 2027 being the warmest year on record.

So, what exactly is it and how could it impact us?

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0:00 - El Niño is coming

0:35 - What is El Niño?

01:14 - How strong could it get?

01:55 - Previous El Niños

02:32 - How will it affect weather?

03:48 - Impact on food

05:03 - Impact on UK

It’s the world’s fourth largest economy, with over 40 million people and home to some of the world’s most powerful tech companies. So why aren’t the Democratic party’s biggest names queuing up for a chance to run California?

Voting has started in a primary to decide who will run to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. Democrats have been scrambling after its frontrunner Rep Eric Swalwell dropped out following allegations of sexual misconduct, and without a blockbuster candidate such as Kamala Harris, Democrat voters have been left navigating a crowded, unsettled field of candidates.  

Sarah, Anthony and Justin look at whether any of the candidates are managing to stand out among the fray, and ask if the British-born Republican who has has been endorsed by Donald Trump has a real chance of capitalising on a chaotic race and making it to the November election. 

00:00 California’s race

05:28 California’s problems

09:37 Steve Hilton

15:40 Xavier Beccera

21:03 Tom Steyer

26:22 Kamala Harris

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