Bulletin AM briefing: Japan earthquake death toll rises and US intercepts ‘surprise attack’ from Iran

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1. Why Andy Burnham’s reforms could cause prime minister a headache
2. ‘Race against time’ to reach Japan earthquake survivors as death toll rises
3. Iran launches ‘surprise attack’ on US forces
4. France wildfire evacuation may be largest peacetime exodus as Bordeaux continues to burn
5. Mystery surrounds deaths of 15 elephants at national park

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