Bulletin AM briefing: UK economy grew better-than-expected before Iran war

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1. UK economy beat expectations and showed surprise growth.
2. Oil prices fall yet again amid hopes for new US-Iran peace talks.
3. MPs voted against Australia-style social media ban for the second time.
4. Leading evangelical figure says Trump did not intend Jesus AI photo.
5. Rare asteroid expected to pass Earth closer than satellites.

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