Seven-year-old Southport survivor fought to save others, mum tells inquiry
At a hushed hearing, parents of those who survived the attack by Axel Rudakubana a year ago gave more than two hours of testimony.
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Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds
The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
Lions win again but Brumbies expose flaws
The British and Irish Lions win again but concede four tries against a dogged Brumbies side in Canberra.
Jury-free trials recommended by senior judge to save courts from ‘collapse’
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.
Penguin says it did ‘all necessary due diligence’ after The Salt Path accuracy claims
Raynor Winn has defended herself against accusations she gave misleading information in the 2018 book.
Musk’s Grok chatbot praises Hitler and insults politicians
Anti-hate campaigners say the posts were “irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic.”
More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue
The city’s mayor says the fire is “decreasing” but is still not completely under control.
Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite second Netanyahu-Trump meeting
A Palestinian official says key sticking points at the indirect negotiations in Qatar include how aid will be distributed.