Friday briefing: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection to set up possible leadership bid
In today’s newsletter: The mayor of Manchester is set to return to Westminster after decisively beating Nigel Farage’s Reform
No champagne corks but a quiet pint for Burnham after seismic 3am victory
No wild celebrations after Makerfield byelection win as incoming Labour MP signals the start of an even bigger campaign
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off, as Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks in Lebanon
JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelled
Andy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore Britain
The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: a president’s wishful thinking gives way to uncomfortable realities
Editorial: The memorandum of understanding signed in Versailles lays bare US failure and the pointlessness of this illegal war
The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention
Editorial: Reports of agents taking 50% of women’s earnings undermine the company’s rhetoric of empowerment
We must be alive to the dangers of a UK social media ban – and the way to really help young people
A ban alone could make things worse. A good strategy needs more educational content – and more money, says Rosie Parkyn, executive director of the Guardian Foundation
Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dies aged 29
Hip-hop producer behind Travis Scott’s Sicko Mode and Drake’s Nonstop has been found dead at home during a police welfare check
TV tonight: Funboys is back in town, with Steve Coogan in tow
The Northern Irish sitcom returns for a second season, and the lads go into a tailspin after learning about the famine. Plus: more World Cup action, with Scotland v Morocco
Conflation of Jewish identity with Israel driving antisemitism, Jewish Council says in submission to royal commission
Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the community
Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil
Scientists are examining how ‘blood rain’ affects soil microbiome, with Portuguese vineyards a particular focus
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for upside-down blueberry cake
Forget pineapple and use berries instead, with aromatic five-spice adding its warming fragrance to this darkly delicious take on the classic bake
The hill I will die on: Food-sharing is gross without serious rules of engagement
No trying my dessert, no tasting my drink, and definitely no double-dipping. I don’t care if it makes me sound precious or a germophobe, says journalist and author Poorna Bell
ICO watchdog opens inquiry into cameras in mental health patients’ bedrooms
Exclusive: Oxevision system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts being scrutinised by information commissioner over privacy concerns
Country diary: These oysters are destined – we hope – for great things
Portsmouth, Hampshire: A huge conservation effort is under way to restore native oysters to the Solent, and I was on hand to help give them a pre-release spa day