National News

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• SpaceXs Starship launches into orbit for first time but flight ends early

  SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety.

• Sturgeon to teach women to lead under pressure during masterclass

  Nicola Sturgeon will teach women from around the world how to lead under pressure in a new masterclass launching next year.

• Trains could be publicly owned under Great British Railways Transport Secretary

  New trains could be publicly owned under Great British Railways to reduce costs and “best serve taxpayers”, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said.

• Healey sets out plan for new age of industrialisation to boost economy

  John Healey has set out plans to reindustrialise Britain with investment in industry and support for apprenticeships as part of the Government’s search for economic growth.

• Five British nationals arrested over suspected bomb plot near airbase

  The suspects arrested over a potential terror plot near an RAF base used by the US are all British nationals aged in their 20s and from London, police have said.

• Child 10 and two women crushed to death in Channel crossing attempt

  A 10-year-old child and two women have died after they were “likely crushed” in a dinghy while attempting to cross the Channel.

• Sir Rod Stewart announces UK and Ireland tour which will definitely be my last

  Sir Rod Stewart has announced The Final Encore tour, which he says will “definitely be my last”.

• Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings

  Discount supermarket Aldi has pledged to invest £900 million in another 40 new stores next year and its warehouse network despite seeing annual earnings dip lower.

• Whodunit Chance to solve a mystery and win gold in Cluedo coins launch

  Collectable Cluedo coins are being launched by The Royal Mint – which is also offering the chance for one “supersleuth” to win a gold 50p.

• Taylor Swift unveils new video after breaking MTV VMAs record

  Taylor Swift won the video of the year award as she became the most decorated artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards.