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Woman admits assault after milkshake attack on Farage

A woman has admitted throwing a milkshake over Nigel Farage while he was campaigning in Essex ahead of this summer's general election.

Child who crossed Channel alone denied call to mother

Inspection finds ongoing failures at migrant processing sites

Letby poisoned third baby, uncovered files suggest

More babies under the care of convicted serial killer Lucy Letby were reportedly harmed, with one allegedly poisoned with insulin, new evidence suggests.

Grandad jailed over hotel race riots dies in prison

A grandfather who was jailed after hurling abuse at police officers outside a hotel housing asylum seekers has died in prison.

MPs push for answers over Chagos phone hacking fears

The government has been pressed to provide answers after leaked recordings sparked fears the British High Commission in Mauritius had its phones hacked around the time the UK opened negotiations for the handover of the Chagos Islands.

Sentencing review to ease prisons overcrowding will exclude indefinite jail terms

“Morally wrong” indefinite jail terms which have left thousands languishing with no release date have been excluded from the government’s flagship review to tackle prison overcrowding.

Are Australians more or less likely to vote for a republic?

The King of Australia (Charles III, in case of doubt), on his first visit as monarch, has been heckled by a senator, an extraordinary moment in the usually sedate proceedings of an official royal occasion.

King set to face protests at summit after being heckled

Charles confronted by Aboriginal Australian senator on visit

Met officer who shot Chris Kaba is acquitted of murder

A Metropolitan Police marksman has been acquitted of murdering unarmed driver Chris Kaba in a police shooting.

Workers' rights bill could cost firms up to £5bn a year

Impact biggest on small business, says government analysis

More Budget chaos as a tax on high earners is ruled out

No 10 forced to clarify those earning six-figure salaries were 'working people' after another day of confused messaging

Verstappen extends lead as Norris hit with pass penalty

Lando Norris’s championship hopes were dealt a hammer blow after he was handed a controversial five-second penalty to finish behind rival Max Verstappen in a compelling US Grand Prix.

Wolves howl in protest at controversial City winner

John Stones scored a last-gasp header, which was subject to a dramatic VAR call, to earn Manchester City a 2-1 win at Wolves.

Chelsea can't keep up with Jones' incredible dynamism

When Arne Slot had suggested Chelsea were potential champions, it posed the question of whether they could keep up with Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Underground resistance

Four years late and well over budget, of course the Lizzie line won an award, writes Helen Coffey but it doesn’t deserve it

'Trump island' makes waves

In Albania, suspicion over Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s plans for luxury villas and hotels is rife. And in Washington, Democrats fear it would mean foreign influence if Donald Trump becomes the next president, writes Rich Booth

'I thought my friends being wary was a reflection on me

Filmmaker Alanna Francis tells Zoé Beaty why she decided to make a film that explores the impact of emotional abuse not just on the victim but on the people who care about them

Ex-general Subianto sworn in as president of Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto has been inaugurated as the eighth president of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, completing his journey from an ex-general accused of rights abuses during the dark days of Indonesia’s military dictatorship to the presidential palace.

'unprecedented' Sandu says assault on Moldova election

President Maia Sandu said Moldova faced an “unprecedented” assault on its presidential election and EU referendum yesterday and that criminal groups backed by foreign forces had tried to buy up to 300,000 votes to undermine the results.

'At least 87 dead or missing' in attacks on northern Gaza

Medic says women and children among the killed in strikes that destroyed flats and houses in the town of Beit Lahiya

Sharp rise in 999 domestic abuse calls during the Euros

New police figures show significant surge on England match days raising questions over culture’ surrounding football

AA calls for curbs on young drivers carrying passengers

New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test, according to a motoring organisation.

How the wait for an ADHD diagnosis puts lives on hold

A major private assessment clinic has closed its doors to new adult patients as demand has spiked, writes Rebecca Thomas

We're in AI arms race with criminals, warns senior MP

Ministers and AI developers are locked in an “arms race” with criminals and rogue states attempting to use the technology for harm, a senior MP has warned, calling for more clarity on how it will be regulated.

Ex-MI6 chief warns Sinwar death may boost UK terror

Islamic terrorism may get a “boost” in the UK following the death of Hamas’s leader, a former head of MI6 has said.

Storm Ashley brings travel chaos and flood warnings

Storm Ashley caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK yesterday, as high winds and rain battered parts of the country.

UK diplomat's Chagos call published to Facebook page

Leaked recordings have sparked fears that the British High Commission in Mauritius had its phones hacked around the time the UK opened negotiations for the handover of the Chagos Islands.

Who will pick up the tab as Reeves looks to raise taxes?

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her first Budget, a clear picture is emerging of how she intends to raise the money to ensure there is not another wave of austerity.

Inflation-busting NHS deal 'not enough to fix service'

BMA calls for government to match funding of Blair years

'I was relieved the Tories lost. But it's not that simple'

Peter Capaldi started out playing 'easy-going buffoons'. Then along came 'The Thick of It'. He talks to Craig McLean about political satire, making music, and the 'Doctor Who' fandom