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1m Starmer and Rayner cleared of breaking lockdown rules by police
1h Shinzo Abe assassinated by gunman while making speech
4h Race begins for next prime minister after Boris Johnson resigns
51m Get your skates on, MPs out to succeed PM told as shortlist in 12 days
3h Blatter and Platini acquitted in FIFA fraud trial over £1.7m payment
55m Planned PM wedding party being moved from Chequers following backlash
News
Crime

Callum Wheeler to be sentenced for murder of PCSO Julia James

He will appear at Canterbury Crown Court for sentencing
Crime

Teen posted nude photos of women hacked from their Snapchat accounts

Jasin Bushi, 18, from Camden, targeted seven victims aged 17 to 35 whose horrified family, friends and colleagues saw the ‘cruel and callous’ posts

Politics

Planned PM wedding party being moved from Chequers following backlash

It is understood Boris and Carrie Johnson are no longer planning to host a wedding party at the prime ministerial residence in Buckinghamshire

UK
36m

Starmer and Rayner will not be issued with fixed penalty notices over ‘beergate’

Both had previously promised to step down if they were found to have broken the rules.
UK
39m

London to swelter in heatwave as health alert issued

A consistent run of high temperatures is forecast over the next few days, meaning Britons could bask in an official heatwave

Politics
42m

You’re number one talking point, Zelensky tells Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the UK’s support for Ukraine will continue beyond his premiership

UK
42m

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner will not be given penalties for ‘beergate’

The Labour leadership duo had vowed to quit if police had taken action against them.
UK

BBC announce new Newsnight and BBC Breakfast presenters

BBC News has revealed two new senior presenter roles.
Diary

Londoner’s Diary: Inside The Spectator Tory hotbed summer bash

Tory party hotbed at Spectator summer bash / Yasmin Finney settles into Doctor Who universe / Sid Vicious star battles paps

UK

Soaring fuel prices blamed on rise in oil refining margins

Drivers have been hit by record fuel prices in recent months.
UK

Boris Johnson’s flat revamp cost £200,000, leaked invoice suggests

The bill – which includes a £7,000 rug and wallpaper costing £225 a roll – is likely to renew focus on the funding of the lavish redecoration.
UK

Wireless festival 2022 Finsbury Park: All the road closures

Everything you need to know about Finsbury Park road closures ahead of Wireless Festival 2022

UK

Wireless Festival Finsbury Park: Schedule, line up, and tickets

Major headliners include Cardi B, SZA, and Nicki Minaj

UK

Duke of Sussex wins first stage of libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited over an article published about his ongoing claim for judicial review against the Home Office.
UK

When is Eid al-Adha in 2022? Meaning behind it and how it’s celebrated

Eid al-Adha is the second and biggest of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam

Politics

Caretakers for how long? I’ve no clue, says minister

Education Secretary James Cleverly says the government will deliver in both short and long term

UK

Who could replace Boris Johnson? All the frontrunners to replace PM

Following the Prime Minister’s resignation, who will step into his role?

UK

Runners and riders – the early favourites to replace Boris Johnson as PM

Bookmakers have installed a handful of pacesetters in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
UK

Fans ‘nervous and excited’ as Norrie takes on Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-final

The 26-year-old faces a tough match against the top seed on Centre Court.
UK

Cyber security and data watchdogs ask lawyers to help stop ransomware payments

The NCSC and ICO have written to the Law Society, asking it to remind its members that the firms do not condone paying ransomware demands.
Politics

What is Boris Johnson’s net worth as Prime Minister resigns

Over 50 ministers resigned from the Tory leader’s party before he made the move

UK

Driver set to stand trial over alleged role in fatal Croydon tram crash

Alfred Dorris denied a charge of failing to take reasonable care at work under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Showbiz

Princess Andre looks the spitting image of mum Katie on red carpet

The glam 15-year-old hit the red carpet with dad Peter Andre and step-mum Emily, plus, brother Junior

UK

Half of adults buy less food to cope with rising costs – survey

The survey comes as food and energy prices soared over recent months.
UK

What is a deepfake? Proposal to criminalise fake pornographic images

As part of the law reforms, “more modern forms of abuse” would be made offences.

UK

Duke & Duchess of Gloucester’s 50th wedding anniversary: Who are they?

Everything you need to know about the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

Politics

Theresa May dances the night away after Boris Johnson ousted

Former Prime Minister loooks overjoyed as she dances at Henley Festival in Oxfordshire

UK

How to sleep in a heatwave–tips and tricks

Sleeping when it’s hot can be miserable–especially in the UK where most homes are built to keep the heat in.

UK

‘Parts of Mail on Sunday story about Harry claim against Home Office defamatory’

The Duke of Sussex sued Associated Newspapers after the paper ran an article about his claim over his security arrangements when he is in the UK.
Music

Yung Filly: The YouTuber ready to conquer music, TV and beyond

Fresh from releasing a song with a grime legend, the viral star tells Jochan Embley about his big plans

World

Best pictures of the day

See the best images of the day from around the world

Theatre

The Seagull, West End review: Emilia Clarke is undeniably charismatic

Game of Thrones star is far from the only reason to grab a ticket

UK

‘If anyone should be stepping back, it’s you’ – What Gove told PM after sacking

The former Cabinet minister’s ex-wife said he told her what had happened shortly afterwards.
UK

UK leaders meet for first British-Irish Council Summit since Johnson resignation

Developments in Westminster will be on the agenda as they discuss the political situation in each nation.
UK

The last day to spend the old £20 note—and what happens afterwards

The old paper £20 and £50 notes won’t be legal tender for much longer.

UK

British apricot production ‘not considered possible’ flourishing 10 years on

Many agronomists suggested it would not be sustainable to grow apricots in the British climate – but a decade on the industry is thriving.
London

Which London bus services could be axed under TfL plans?

A six-week consulation on the future of the capital’s bus services is being held by TfL

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