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A stable and secure news browsing experience is maintained.

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Continuous improvement of the news platform based on usage insights.

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Users can opt into a tailored news experience with relevant recommendations.

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Users have ongoing access to privacy controls and age-appropriate content.

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Users are informed about their rights and the platform's obligations.

• UK government calls emergency meeting as heatwave continuesThe UK government has called an emergency meeting as a severe heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to soar to 38C. An amber extreme heat warning is in force, and Andy Burnham is set to chair an emergency Cobra meeting. The i Paper reports that the UK braces for 37C highs, with a new August heat record not out of the question.
• Karoline Leavitt to leave White House press secretary roleKaroline Leavitt is leaving her role as White House press secretary, according to the Financial Times. BBC reports that Donald Trump loses his favourite press secretary as Leavitt exits. The Independent notes Trump says Leavitt will leave the post, and The Guardian covers her announcement in full on the 'bittersweet decision'.
• Double murderer and rapist told to rot in prison by relatives of victims and survivorBBC reports that a double murderer and rapist was told to rot in prison by relatives of victims and the survivor. The story was published 13 hours ago by Dan Sales.
• Plagiarism-row professor's case an aberration, says Cambridge UniversityITV News reports that Cambridge University has described the case of a professor involved in a plagiarism row as an aberration. The story was published 16 hours ago.

• Heatwave live: UK braces for 37C highs - with new August heat record not out of the questionThe i Paper reports live coverage of the heatwave, with the UK bracing for 37C highs. A new August heat record is not out of the question, according to the article published 11 minutes ago.
• UK braced for latest heatwave as hottest summer on record continuesThe UK is braced for the latest heatwave as the hottest summer on record continues, according to a report published 16 hours ago. The article does not specify the publisher.
• Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heatSky News reports that Andy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat. The article was published 22 hours ago by caroline davies and Peter A Walker.
• Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into forceThe Guardian reports that temperatures are set to soar to 38C as an amber extreme heat warning comes into force. The article was published 1 hour ago by Helen Willetts.

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Measure Audience Engagement for Publishers

Google News tracks audience engagement and site statistics to understand how its services are used. This data helps publishers and Google enhance the quality of news delivery, improving the overall experience for readers.

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