Amelia Jenne

Paris has been lit up with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. But not everyone who hoped to be there will make it, after the co-ordinated arson attacks which plunged the country’s rail network into disarray.

The number of families using ‘Baby Banks’ for essential items like nappies and formula has jumped by more than 50% since 2021, figures shared with Channel 4 News have revealed. 

The Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething is to stand down after four members of his government resigned.

It’s reported that Tory party data chief Nick Mason has taken time off amid allegations that he also placed bets. 

Rishi Sunak has refused to say how many Tory insiders are under investigation for allegedly placing bets on the general election date – although he said anyone who had broken the rules would be “booted out”.

An independent health think tank has accused both the Conservatives and Labour of setting out unrealistic funding for NHS England in their manifestos.

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he is categorically ruling out imposing capital gains tax on the sale of homes – calling any suggestion he might, a ‘desperate’ ploy by the Tories.

The Reform Party has dropped two of its general election candidates after they were accused of racism and religious hate. This programme had spoken to both of the candidates and confronted them with offensive social media postings.

Now nature can have the power to transform, and to heal and restore faith in the future

Energy bills for the average household are set to fall by £122 a year from July under the new price cap set by regulator Ofgem. 

Vital aid has started flowing into Gaza via the newly-built US pier, including shelter kits from Britain. It’s rare good news for the people there, who are on the brink of famine – though aid agencies say it’s not a substitute for land deliveries, which can bring in far more food, water and fuel.

Israeli forces have been battling Palestinian fighters across Gaza – including parts of the north the military said it cleared months ago. Troops have also pushed deeper into Rafah in southern Gaza – where more than a million people are sheltering. The Hamas-run health ministry says the number of people killed in Gaza has now…

The Eurovision Song Contest has long brought a chaotic energy through its over-the-top performances. But the drama in this year’s competition is as much behind the scenes as it is on stage. Recent days have seen protests over Israel’s participation and a police investigation of a contestant. Today brought an expulsion and an unexplained absence.

In Scotland today, John Swinney took the oath to become the country’s new first minister, before going on to name his cabinet. 

The Scottish Parliament has voted for John Swinney to be Scotland’s next First Minister – hours after Humza Yousaf officially resigned.