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Racing commentator Hunt left 'devastated' by killings of wife and two daughters

BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his daughter Amy have said their devastation \"cannot be put into words\" after three family members were killed in a crossbow attack.

Tory billionaire treasurer who gave party £5m quits

Sir Mohamed Mansour, the senior treasurer of the Conservative Party, announced yesterday he was resigning from his post 10 days after Rishi Sunak's election defeat. The Egyptian-born billionaire had donated £5m to the party and had been a key player in raising other funds. His donation was the biggest for the Conservatives since 2001.

How Biden's gaffes derailed Starmer's first big moment

Keir Starmer knew that his first post-summit press conference as prime minister was always going to be an important moment.

Revealed: Training blunder leads to nursing graduate delay as regulator under fire

The UK's under-fire nursing regulator is being forced to investigate fears that a third of universities may have released trainee nurses to work in hospitals despite failing to carry out hundreds of hours of mandatory training.

Anderson holds back tears as he bows out for England

James Anderson has bowled his final ball in Test cricket. After 22 years of international cricket, his impressive career came to an end yesterday.

How direct De la Fuente made Spain buck its idea up

In Luis de la Fuente's first international break with Spain back in March 2023, he stopped a training session at moments that the players didn't expect. It's an approach that has become familiar now but was odd for the squad at the time.

Underrated Southgate has got his Three Lions roaring

Southgate, you're the one. The one manager in England's century and a half of playing international football to take them to two finals. The only one to reach a final on foreign soil. The one who, if Spain are beaten in Berlin tomorrow, will have a claim to dislodge Alf Ramsey from the top of the list of England managers.

Djokovic's SW19 know-how subdues inspired Musetti

The Serb will face Carlos Alcaraz in his 10th Wimbledon final after beating the Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 (7-2) 6-4

Economy needs low interest rates more than a Euros win

On the first day of the election campaign, Rishi Sunak journeyed to Barry in Wales. He asked a group of workers if they were looking forward to the coming Euro football finals. Not really, they said, seeing as Wales hadn't actually qualified.

Tech fans get a first taste of Apple's Vision Pro headset

Apple's Vision Pro headset, which blends the real world with digital content in front of the wearer's eyes, has gone on sale in the UK for the first time.

It's one week in and Labour infighting has already begun

John McDonnell understands politics in a way that his comrade Jeremy Corbyn never did.

Be grateful we finally have a culture secretary who gets it

If you want a quiet life and a stable job, on no account apply to be secretary of state for culture, media and sport. You think it's precarious being a premiership football manager? Try a job where there have been a dozen or so managers in 14 years. Even Jose Mourinho would baulk at that.

Wedding celebrations begin for son of Asia's richest man

Mukesh Ambani ranks as the world's ninth-richest individual

Baldwin breaks down as judge throws out 'Rust' case

Alec Baldwin wept in court after his high-profile criminal trial, in which he faced an involuntary manslaughter charge over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, was thrown out by a New Mexico judge.

Dozens found dead in Gaza City after Israel offensive

Tens of thousands have already fled, Palestinian officials say

Russia 'should face court' for children's hospital attack

Ukraine urges ICC to investigate the targeting of civilians

Met officer who beat Black pensioner may face charges

A Metropolitan Police officer who beat an elderly Black man may face criminal charges over the incident, The Independent can reveal.

Security guard 'obsessed' by Willoughby is jailed for life

An \"obsessed\" security guard who purchased items for a \"kidnap kit\" including shackles and chloroform has been handed three life sentences for plotting to abduct, rape and cut the throat of TV personality Holly Willoughby.

Manhunt moves to London as more remains are found

The Metropolitan Police has taken over the manhunt for a suspect in London after human remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol on Wednesday.

Starmer and Southgate are united by a common bond

Both the PM and the England manager place a premium on respect, writes Andrew Grice. But is that enough to win the Euros or to fix a nation left broken by Conservative rule?

Prison sentences to be cut until 2026 to prevent law and order 'breaking down'

Emergency plans to cut prisoner sentence lengths to ease the overcrowding crisis and avert \"a total breakdown in law and order\" will last until 2026 at least, the justice secretary has announced.

Stumbling Biden is more than just America's problem

The 75th anniversary Nato summit was seen as the test of Joe Biden's fitness for presidential office, after last month's televised debate that went so badly wrong.

Brutal week for Biden ends with deluge of calls to quit

US leader insists he remains most viable candidate to beat Trump as concerned Democrat donors hold $90m hostage

Trade Unions Angry At The PM Over Public Sector Pay

Comments suggest Keir Starmer is prioritising mortgages Z raat x,

Stay Away If You Have Covid Symptoms, Hospitals Urge

Cases have risen amid surge in variants that surfaced in April

Southgate: Players must be perfect to beat Spain in final

Gareth Southgate believes England will have to be perfect” to beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

Storm Shadow Missiles Can Target Russia, Says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that Ukraine can use British Storm Shadow missiles to strike military targets inside Russia, a move that has angered Moscow.

Labour Has Two Choices: Fund More Prisons Or Free Up Cells

The lack of space in our prisons has reached critical mass. As such, many people who judges and juries have ruled should be kept away from the public will be let loose.

French Union Boss Hints At Protests During Olympics

A trade union leader has urged President Emmanuel Macron to ensure a left-wing alliance is allowed to govern after a surprise win in France’s snap election – hinting yesterday that any alternative could be met with protests during the Paris Olympics.

What we can all learn from England's breathing coach

When the Three Lions train there is a focus in camp on how their breathwork, as well as their footwork, can give them a winning edge. Experts reveal their methods to Suzy Cox