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• Sam Fender, Rosalía, and Jacob Alon were named winners at the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday, an event dedicated to celebrating the craft of songwriting. • The ceremony included a special tribute to Elton John, featuring a performance by Lola Young to honor his contributions to music. • The academy praised Elton John for building one of the most distinctive catalogues in British music over the last two decades, citing tracks such as "Smile," "LDN," and "Madeline."

• NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan won an award for animation storytelling at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026. • The winning animation follows the journey of a rural swordsman, focusing on themes of discipline, experience, and late-stage mastery. • Additionally, Eurovision Services was recognized with multiple wins during the same awards ceremony.

In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugeesWes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again.The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situation that would usher in a Reform government. Continue reading...

• Poland and Portugal experienced the strongest real household income growth in Europe over the last two years, with Spain leading among major economies. • Specific growth rates included the Netherlands at 2.3%, Portugal at 2%, Denmark at 1.9%, Greece at 1.8%, and Spain at 1.5%. • The OECD attributed Poland's acceleration to employee remuneration offsetting lower social benefits, while Greece's growth was driven by property income and the lowest unemployment rate since 2009.

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation effortsWhen the UN general assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a landmark climate crisis ruling on Wednesday, the Pacific island of Vanuatu’s prime minister hailed the result as the start of “a new chapter” in climate action.“The task before all of us now is to translate legal clarity into meaningful action, stronger cooperation, and greater protection for present and future generations,” said Jotham Napat. Continue reading...

• Arsenal are reportedly targeting a move for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi following the player's role in helping the club secure a Premier League title win. • In other football news, Mikel Arteta is expected to become one of the Premier League's highest-paid managers after agreeing to a lucrative new contract. • Additional reports indicate that Enzo Maresca has started working behind the scenes at Manchester City, while Hansi Flick is keen for Marcus Rashford to remain at his club.

• Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party is undergoing a structural overhaul, facing the necessity to dissolve and reconstitute several of its local branches. • In international news, Israel has deported activists associated with a Gaza flotilla, while Australia's feral horse population in the Kosciuszko region continues to surge. • At the Giro d’Italia, Afonso Eulálio extended his overall lead following Alec Segaert's successful attack on stage 12.