Archaeologists believe they have discovered an earlier, much simpler version of Stonehenge about 3 miles (5km) away from the prehistoric monument.

All that remains of the older structure is two holes in the ground, but the team says they held wooden posts that lined up with the Sun on the summer and winter solstices – the longest and shortest days of the year – in the same way as Stonehenge.

The site has been dated to about 5,000 years old, which predates Stonehenge by 500 years.

Artefacts were also found at the site, including pottery, flint tools and animal bone, suggesting prehistoric people held gatherings there.

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Today, the US and Iran have an agreement which extends the ceasefire between the two countries, and is now signed by US President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet talks us through what the deal includes, what it means for the strait of Hormuz and oil prices, and where the sticking points may be. Chief North America Correspondent Gary O’Donoghue explains how the deal has been spun and how it has been received in the US.

And, we continue digging into the proposed social media ban with a special guest from Australia. Australian Liberal MP Zoe McKenzie had been calling for this ban since her maiden speech in 2022, she explains how it actually works and what it could take to change how the tech companies protect young people online.

00:25 Iran-US Deal Signing Expected in Switzerland
01:24 Trump Signs Agreement at Versailles as Leaders Respond
03:51 Ceasefire Plan and Questions Over a “Permanent” End to War
06:03 Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Markets and Oil Prices Shift
09:56 Reconstruction Fund and Sanctions Relief Under Scrutiny
14:59 What the Deal Leaves Out: Missiles and Proxies
18:12 Australia’s Social Media Ban and Impact on Children
25:07 Can Platforms Enforce Age Limits and Close Loopholes?

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Keir Starmer’s rival, Andy Burnham, has made significant progress towards ousting him as prime minister after winning the Makerfield by-election with a thumping majority.

It means the former mayor of Manchester can now launch a challenge for the leadership of the country.

He said the by-election result was a vote for change and “could be a turning point” in British politics.

Keir Starmer said he will stand in any leadership contest and fight for his job.

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00:00 Who is Andy Burnham?
01:46 Why is Andy Burnham such a threat to Keir Starmer?
03:51 Can Keir Starmer fight back?
04:42 What is Andy Burnham’s vision for Britain?
06:04 What do the British people want?
06:54 Growing appeal of the far left and far right
08:13 Why has British politics become so unstable?

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