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Biden's mental capacity is an election issue - he has to go

Over the past week, discussion of the US presidential election has dramatically shifted from Joe Biden’s chances of winning a second term to his chances of contesting the election at all.

Dominant Draper shocks Alcaraz at Queen's Club

A figure of composure and poise throughout what would transpire to be the biggest afternoon of his career so far, Jack Draper could not contain his emotions any longer by the end.

Williams sublime as Spain dominate Azzurri to win

As Nico Williams weighed up Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the early moments of the second half on a charged evening in Gelsenkirchen, the Italy defender must have felt as if his night was never going to end.

Southgate fails to master the midfield balancing act

There was a problem with the team of all the talents.

Sloppy England struggle against energetic Denmark

If Gareth Southgate has already warned his players to ignore criticism, he’s going to need to lock them away in Erfurt after this.

Interest-rate hold means a cruel summer for borrowers

Struggling homeowners may have to wait until autumn for the Bank of England to ease pressure, writes James Moore

Coca-Cola heir told to pay $900m in sex assault case

A billionaire heir to a Coca-Cola bottling fortune has been ordered to pay 900m 710m) in damages to a former employee in a landmark sexual assault case.

Deaths surge past 1,000 as hajj pilgrims suffer in 50C

More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia – with temperatures having reached a peak of 51.8C in Mecca in recent days.

Putin and Kim alliance lacks credibility on global stage

Vladimir Putin’s military pact with Kim Jong-un represents a “pariah partnership” between two countries that are emerging as key components of an autocratic, anti-Western “axis of impunity”, experts say.

'It could happen to you, so prepare for war with Russia'

Author and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed tells Tom Watling about his new book describing the reality of Putin’s invasion

Tenerife missing teenager 'had no idea where he was'

Jay Slater, 19, told friend he had a cut leg in frantic last call

Olympics organisers urged to drop foie gras from menu

Catering at Paris Games set to include controversial product

Hunger Games and MASH star Sutherland dies aged 88

An anti-war activist as well as a chameleonic actor, his career spanned seven decades and encompassed almost every genre

Is Johnson's memoir part of a new comeback campaign?

Boris Johnson has released the details of his memoir, and it is likely to cause quite a stir.

Tired party leaders were no match for furious audience

No tittering at the back, but Rishi Sunak is angry. Not just cross, but “incredibly angry”.

People could face sanctions for refusing national service

Rishi Sunak has said he could take drivers’ licences and bank accounts off 18-year-olds if they refuse to take part in his mandatory national service.

Starmer and Sunak trade on the 'I'm not Liz Truss' card

My test for the BBC Question Time special was how honest Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak would be about the trade-offs facing the next government.

A trip on the Tory battle bus with the elusive Mr Gove

Archie Mitchell joins the minister for a ride on the campaign trail but comes away with more questions than answers

Sunak 'angry' about betting on election date allegations

Question Time viewers also give Keir Starmer a tough ride

Tory campaign engulfed by election gambling scandal

The Conservatives are facing electoral meltdown after the scandal over betting on the election date engulfed the party’s top campaign team.

Howzat?! Have Americans finally been bowled over?

The T20 World Cup shows the US's love affair with cricket has been far from smooth, as Cameron Ponsonby explains

Tourists warned as four die in record Greek heatwave

Greece is counting the cost of an early heatwave that has taken the lives of several tourists in a preview of the extreme weather it is likely to face this summer. An urgent warning has been issued to anyone travelling to the country as four holidaymakers have died and more are missing amid record temperatures.

'Some of them believe they have always been Russian'

Tom Watling tells how kidnapped Ukrainian children have been 'brainwashed' after being taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory - and how others may still be trapped

'Thatcher still looms large, we're living in her country'

As his stage adaptation of 'Boys from the Blackstuff' hits the West End, playwright James Graham talks politics, football, Harvey Weinstein and work addiction

England chasing chemistry as Denmark crave revenge

Once Gareth Southgate felt his England team understood his instructions for this afternoon's match against Denmark, he then attempted to ensure they also knew what the game meant.

Hometown hero sends the hosts into knockout stage

On the platforms at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, signs hung above the German fans merrily bustling their way out of the train station, into the sunshine, and to the scene of their nation’s game with Hungary.

Scotland raise their game to keep Euro dreams alive

The party goes on, just, as Scotland restore some pride and give themselves a real chance of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024 thanks to this battling draw against Switzerland.

Inflation has fallen - but it's not quite as simple as that

The drop is good news for household bills. Just don't bank on getting a cheaper mortgage for a while yet, says James Moore

Ex of Pelosi hammer-attack suspect thrown out of court

A pro-nudist campaigner, whose former partner is charged with attacking ex-House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer, has been expelled from court after allegedly trying to tamper with the jury in his trial.

Hundreds of pilgrims die in intense Saudi Arabia heat

Hundreds have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures as high as 51C recorded this week.