The Smart 7
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Labour reject calls for General Election, Time running out in battle to find Venezuelan survivors, Ben Stokes quits international cricket and George Russell wins in Austria
Jun 29, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer resigns, Europe swelters under a “Heat Dome”, tributes to Music Mogul Clive Davis RIP
Jun 27, 202618 min
Venezuela struggles as Earthquake death toll rises, Andy Burnham continues to build Labour support, F1 heads to Austria under “heat hazard” warning
Jun 26, 20267 min
Venezuela rocked by two devastating Earthquakes, Nottingham Maternity Inquiry published, Scotland’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Jun 25, 20267 min
UK struggles under record breaking heatwave, Starmer and Burnham hold “frosty” meeting, Thomas Tuchel tells England fans “don’t worry” after Ghana draw
Jun 24, 20267 min
Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP
Jun 23, 20267 min
Prime Minister under huge pressure after Burnham victory, US and Iran end talks early after weekend of chaos, more World Cup drama as big teams stumble
Jun 22, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield
Jun 20, 202619 min
Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory
Jun 19, 20267 min
Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game
Jun 18, 20267 min
European Leaders push Trump for progress on Ukraine at G7, US President wants to put Iran war in “rearview mirror”, the Williams sisters return to Wimbledon
Jun 17, 20267 min
UK teens face Social Media Ban, Details still not clear on US and Iran peace deal, World Cup shocks as Spain held to a draw by Cape Verde
Jun 16, 20267 min
US and Iran finally reach agreement on peace deal, Royal Marines board Russian Shadow Fleet vessel in English Channel, tributes to artist David Hockney RIP
Jun 15, 20267 min
The Standout 7 - Trouble in Belfast as far right stir violence, Starmer faces fresh crisis as Healey quits Defence role, Tributes to Buffy star Anthony Head, RIP
Jun 13, 202619 min
Keir Starmer faces new crisis as John Healey quits over Defence Investment Plan, Trump floats peace deal signing this weekend, World Cup 2026 kicks off
Jun 12, 20267 min
Police deploy water cannon on second night of Belfast disturbances, US and Iran trade strikes as US inflation spokes, England ready for World Cup glory
Jun 11, 20267 min
Violent protests in Belfast after man charged over Knife attack, US launches “proportional response” against Iran, Emma Raducanu back to winning ways at Queens
Jun 10, 20267 min
Iran and Israel agree to “hold their fire”, Government pushes Tech companies to apply explicit photo filter for teens, Scotland get ready for World Cup glory
Jun 9, 20267 min
Iran and Israel trade strikes over Lebanon, Prime Minister expected to announce social media ban for teens, Antonelli makes history at Monaco
Jun 8, 20267 min
The Sunday 7 - Get the download on this week’s Cancer breakthroughs, find out what is going on with Google’s Mosquitos and standby for a Hot Hot Summer
Jun 7, 202624 min
The Standout 7 - Outrage over Henry Nowak murder, Zelensky challenges Putin to a face to face meeting, and Paul McCartney on his love for music
Jun 6, 202619 min
Keir Starmer criticises Elon Musk over Nowak comments, Zelensky writes to Putin to propose direct peace talks, Maja Chwalinska makes history at Roland Garros
Jun 5, 20267 min
Police Chief apologises over Henry Nowak death, Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire, Sabalenka exits French Open after shock defeat
Jun 4, 20267 min
Far right protests over death of Southampton student Henry Nowak, US and Iran again exchange strikes as peace talks stall, Ukrainian tennis stars make history
Jun 3, 20267 min
Government releases massive tranche of Mandelson Files, Trump orders the “shooting to stop” in Lebanon as peace talks falter, Serena Williams plans return to Tennis
Jun 2, 20267 min
US and Iran launch fresh strikes as Middle East peace deal stalls, Sturgeon in the spotlight over SNP scandal, Arsenal celebrate Premier League title
Jun 1, 20267 min
The Sunday 7 - Get set for a Summer of Heatwaves, the Pope intervenes on AI and why everyone hates the Electric Ferrari
May 31, 202621 min
The Standout 7 - Tony Blair intervenes in Labour leadership contest, Deadlock continues in the Strait of Hormuz, Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League
May 30, 202618 min
1 Million young people at risk of “shrinking future”, Trump circulates draft peace deal for Middle East to allies, Tennis stars wilt in the heat at Roland Garros
May 29, 20267 min
US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks continue, Tony Blair intervenes in Labour Leadership contest, Crystal Palace lift their first European trophy
May 28, 20267 min
Court of Appeal to review sentencing in rape case, Government prepares for potential teen Social Media ban, tributes to TV icon, Judith Chalmers RIP
May 27, 20267 min
America launches “self defence” strikes at Iran, as peace talks continue, Pope Leo XIV weighs in on Artificial Intelligence, Pep Guardiola signs off from Man City
May 26, 20267 min
The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
May 24, 202623 min
The Standout 7 - Labour Leadership contest takes shape, Ebola outbreak sparks concern, Arsenal and Aston Villa crowned as Champions
May 23, 202622 min
Chancellor launches Great British Summer Savings, Russia cranks up pressure on Ukraine’s allies, Stephen Colbert bows out from “The Late Show”
May 22, 20267 min
Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, Trump under pressure over “Anti-Weaponisation Fund”, Aston Villa win Europa League
May 21, 20267 min
Trump renews Iran threats as Putin heads to China, Fresh Mandelson files due for release next month, and Man City gift Arsenal the Premier League
May 20, 20267 min
Concern grows over spread of Ebola outbreak, Trump postpones threatened Iran strikes, Arsenal win again to close in on Premier League title
May 19, 20267 min
Burnham and Streeting get set for Labour leadership contest, WHO warns of public health emergency over African Ebola outbreak, West Ham stumble in race to avoid relegation
May 18, 20267 min
The Sunday 7 - Why your Kitchen Worktop is a Killer, The AI row at the Chelsea Flower Show and Donald Trump takes the Tech Bros to China
May 17, 202622 min
The Standout 7 - Twists and Turns as Labour faces Leadership Contest, Donald Trump heads to China, the big winners from the BAFTAs, and meet Dr Harrison Ford
May 16, 202622 min
More twists and turns in Labour Leadership contest, Trump talks up trade deals after China visit, Spotlight on Nigel Farage over £5M donation
May 15, 20267 min
King Charles opens Parliament as Starmer clings on; Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing and Man City close the gap to Arsenal once again
May 14, 20267 min
Four Ministers resign as Starmer battles on, Trump heads to China as US inflation spikes and progress stalls in Middle East, Harrison Ford awarded honorary Doctorate
May 13, 20267 min
PM faces crucial Cabinet Meeting as Ministers split, Trump dismisses latest Iranian peace proposal, Spurs struggle at Leeds as relegation looms
May 12, 20267 min
Starmer faces growing pressure after Local election losses, Trump rejects latest Iranian peace proposal, Arsenal win at West Ham to close in on Premier League title
May 11, 20267 min
The Sunday 7 - Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, What you need to know about Hantavirus, and the word from NASA on Alien Life
May 10, 202621 min
The Standout 7 - Local Elections see Reform surge, Hantavirus outbreak sparks alarm, tributes to CNN founder Ted Turner RIP
May 9, 202618 min
Reform make early gains in Local Elections, WHO offers reassurance on Hantavirus outbreak, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace head to European finals
May 8, 20267 min
Election Day gets underway across the UK, Trump struggles with Iran deal, tributes to CNN Founder Ted Turner, RIP
May 7, 20267 min