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Farage toasts by-election success as party wins ‘by a gnat’s knob’

By the time Reform's Sarah Pochin was declared the winner, Nigel Farage had already staged at least two impromptu news conferences in front of the platform.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Israel’s PM says it will “not allow any threat” to the minority in Syria after sectarian clashes in which dozens were killed.

Analysis
Analysis
Reform has put the two traditional parties on notice – and we don’t know where this ends

The significance of this morning's local election results will be argued over for years to come. Reform UK has taken votes from Labour and the Conservatives – and won Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Starmer suffers defeat in first by-election as PM as Reform takes Runcorn and Helsby

The result came as Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local council elections, with Nigel Farage claiming a “big moment” was taking place in politics.

The innocent-looking fishing boats delivered valuable cargo and special agents to coves and fishing ports.

BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.

The Bafta award-winning film gives viewers a window into a “highly secret and a deeply private process”.

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Breaking
Starmer suffers defeat in first by-election as PM as Reform take Runcorn and Helsby

The result came as Reform made gains against both Labour and the Conservatives across England in local council elections, with Nigel Farage claiming a “big moment” was taking place in politics.

Many Palestinians depend on community kitchens, but one says they have only two weeks of supplies left.