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Joani Reid said she had temporarily stood down from the party after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.

Alun Harris-Richards struck his head after trying to prevent Natasha Smith from leaving the store with stolen alcohol.

The 29-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Friday following the incident on Tuesday evening.

The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.

Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.

The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

The US actress made headlines last year for leaving the stage each night to perform to passers-by.

Five of the BBC's 14-strong board, including the chairman, are currently appointed by the government.

The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse.