PM May Regret His Tax Claim After Treasury Rubbishes It

James Bowler, the most senior civil servant in the Treasury, may have just hammered the final nail into a misfiring Tory general election campaign.

Twelfth Straight Month Of Record Global Temperatures

The world faced the hottest May on record, completing 12 months in a row that have set a new global temperature record for that time of year.

The Treasury's Intervention Is Yet Another Blow To Sunak

After Tuesday night’s TV debate, relieved Conservatives claimed Rishi Sunak had detonated another “Labour tax bombshell” with his repeated claim that the party’s £38.5bn of unfunded spending commitments would cost every working household £2,000.

Sunak Accused Of Lying As Watchdog Probes Tax Claim

Rishi Sunak's hopes of pulling off a surprise victory in the general election appeared to have unravelled yesterday on another day in which the Tory campaign was beset by a series of crises.

A Doctor Who original and Corrie viewer heartbreaker

Versatile William Russell also starred as Sir Lancelot and acted alongside Alec Guinness on stage in his 70-year career

BEST OF FRENEMIES

This week’s instalment of Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver’s candid podcast saw the duo open up about what happened when the singer slept with the TV presenter’s crush. Is this a huge friendship taboo or fair game, asks Katie Rosseinsky

Women who changed the course of history at D-Day

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Guy Walters explains the success of the crucial amphibious invasion was contingent on some almost-forgotten heroes

Paolini and Andreeva win on day of shocks in Paris

When Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff returned to the semi-finals of the French Open, it seemed certain that another heavyweight clash would follow on the other side of the draw.

City say they'll find 'right solution' over Pep's future

Manchester City chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak has said he will have further talks with Pep Guardiola about his future and added that they will find the right solution”.

Knox's slander conviction upheld from Kercher case

Amanda Knox has been re-convicted of slander in an Italian court after accusing an innocent man of the murder of her roommate in 2007.

Alliance can crack Modi's armour one blow at a time

By stopping an electoral landslide, the opposition bloc has exposed the weakness of India’s leader, writes Arpan Rai

Modi must form a coalition after shock loss of majority

BJP’s disappointing election performance leaves India’s autocratic leader at the mercy of unreliable kingmakers’

Gething to carry on despite losing vote of confidence

Labour first minister of Wales brands motion a gimmick’

Why low-polling Lib Dems could take dozens of seats

When this election is over, there will be much attention on the new government, the plight of the opposition, and the prospects for the nation.

'Stitch-up of the worst kind'

Tory chair is put on shortlist of one to ensure he gets seat

Has Farage Turned This Into The 'Immigration Election'?

Nigel Farage has called for an "immigration election" after becoming leader of Reform UK and deciding to stand as the party's candidate in Clacton. The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader proposed that net migration, which stood at 685,000 last year, be reduced to zero.

Hunter Biden's Drug Habits Under Spotlight In Gun Trial

Federal prosecutors yesterday painted Joe Biden's son Hunter as a man whose dark habits ensnared loved ones and who knew what he was doing when he lied on federal forms to purchase a gun in 2018.

India's Election Leaves Modi With A Diminished Mandate

Narendra Modi's apparent failure to win an outright majority in India's general election will spark conflict within his party and limit his mandate to carry out sweeping reforms in a historic third consecutive term.

Middle England Dilemma Is A Step Into The Unknown

There have been 77 England matches since Trent Alexander Arnold debuted in 2018. If he had played in them all, he would be level on caps already with Terry Butcher, wedged between John Terry and Tom Finney.

Modi Secures Historic Third Term But Loses His Majority

India's PM must rely on BJP allies to form an administration

Sunak Claims Narrow Win In Tetchy First Leaders' Debate

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer slugged it out in a tetchy first leader's debate of the general election, with snap pollsters giving a narrow edge to the embattled prime minister. While Mr Sunak appeared to land more verbal blows on the Labour leader, he was also mocked more by an audience concerned about the state of the NHS, schools, and the cost of living.

Starmer Will Happily Take This Near-Draw As A Victory

Keir Starmer knew that all he had to do was to get through the debate without making a horrible mistake. No wonder he was nervous, unsure whether to address the audience, his opponent, or presenter Julie Etchingham.

Across France for £1.35 per day: the deal of the summer

If you're 27 or under (and can jump through a few hoops), PassRail is a cross-Channel bargain, writes Simon Calder

Bitingly funny adaptation is the match of beloved book

Hailed as a Black British answer to 'Bridget Jones' Diary' on its release, hit novel 'Queenie' jumps to the small screen with all of its comedic charm intact, writes Katie Rosseinsky

Still covering all the bases

Ever the curmudgeon of popular music, Van Morrison is back with his 45th album and a characteristically mercurial night of covers at the Royal Albert Hall, writes Louis Chilton

Knee injury forces Djokovic to pull out of French Open

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open due to a knee injury sustained during his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.

I'm not 'chuffed' to hear these words show my age

A whole raft of 'slang' words have been declared obsolete, according to new research, but Sam Leith says don't worry... it's only a matter of time before they come back into fashion

Tory party's smear campaign on Starmer the DPP is OTT

In a general election, it is right that the leadership qualities of prospective prime ministers are thoroughly examined and assessed.

Three abandoned infants found to have same parents

Three newborn babies found dumped in parks in east London over the past seven years share the same parents, it has been revealed - as the Metropolitan Police continue the search for those who abandoned the infants.

Hospitals hit by cyberattack

Two London hospital trusts have been forced to cancel all nonemergency operations and blood tests following a major” cyberattack. Pathology systems at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, as well as GP services across south London, have been hit by a ransomware attack, according to emails seen by The Independent.