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

Here’s five of the biggest stories this morning

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