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Does the strike deal mean there's light at the end of the tunnel for passengers?

Difficult though it may be to believe, industrial peace is about to descend on Britain’s railways. The government and the leaders of the train drivers’ union, Aslef, have agreed a “no strings” pay rise of 15 per cent, and the union’s members are expected to vote to accept it.

Former nursing watchdog chief said 'whistleblower can go take a running jump'

The former chief executive of the UK’s scandal-hit nursing regulator allegedly said a whistleblower should “take a running jump” after they raised concerns about public safety.

A-level top grades see rise but inequality gap widens

A-level students are celebrating an increase in top grades this year – with almost one in 10 awarded an A* – but inequalities have widened between private and state schools, and boys and girls. Hundreds of thousands of pupils received their A-level results yesterday morning, with more than a quarter (27.8 per cent) awarded an A or A* grade – a rise of 0.6 percentage points on last year.

Judge quits media freedom panel over Hong Kong case

A British judge who was condemned for upholding the conviction of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong has quit a top media freedom panel.

British tanks deployed in Ukraine's Russia incursion

British tanks have been used to force back Vladimir Putin's troops during Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia.

Klitschko takes on Russians and Zelensky in new film

Documentary examines ex-champion Vitali's role as wartime mayor of Kyiv and asks if he aims to be president of Ukraine

Arteta must now deliver the prizes that matter the most

After spending £650m on new signings, the Gunners have one FA Cup so can their manager beat Pep over a season?

Premier League braced for outcome of fair play probe

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says they \"don't want to normalise asterisks on the league table\" as the competition faces up to a potentially critical season over its regulatory future. With the Manchester City case expected to finally have an outcome by April, that potentially seismic decision hangs over the entirety of the new season, which is due to start on Friday. Masters kept his stance of refusing to discuss any element of it, other than to say \"of course we contemplate at its conclusion what might happen and we think about that a lot\".

Low-stakes, sanitised fluff finishing with a Gallic shrug

The titular character of 'Emily in Paris' still comes across like she's been engineered in a lab, writes Katie Rosseinsky, as the chocolate box Netflix hit returns for a fourth season

Mpox outbreak declared global health emergency

The World Health Organisation declared yesterday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders.

Scandal-hit Japan PM quits

Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down as Japan's prime minister after three years in office marred by political scandals, saying his exit is \"what is best for the public\".

Here come the girls... and a challenge for Donald Trump

Hailey Guerra had never bothered to attend a presidential campaign rally before now - but Kamala Harris's visit to the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale seemed different.

Fears of new fires as Athens counts cost of climate crisis

Firefighters battled yesterday to extinguish the final pockets of a wildfire near Athens that killed a woman and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze burned 40 square miles of land northeast of the Greek capital this week, and came within a few miles of reaching a tourist-packed city centre.

Baby twins killed in Gaza as father registered their birth

The mother of the twins described them as a 'miracle' in a Facebook post four days earlier, reports Maroosha Muzaffar

London mayor builds just 71 affordable homes in quarter

Tories accuse Sadiq Khan of failing to meet scale of challenge

Scientists find Stonehenge has ancient link to Scotland

Remarkable new scientific research at Stonehenge has revealed an extraordinary new mystery. Mineralogical tests on the massive six-tonne stone at the heart of the monument show that this central rock, known as the altar stone, was brought to Stonehenge from the far north of Scotland.

Chemical spill 'kills fish' as testing continues on canal

The Environment Agency (EA) has launched an investigation following a \"serious chemical spill\" into a West Midlands canal. The public body described the incident in Walsall as \"unacceptable\" and warned it would take \"robust enforcement action\" if any wrongdoing had occurred.

Train strikes likely to end after union agrees pay deal

Three years after the longest and most bitter dispute in the history of British railways began, a settlement appears to be in sight.

Why is Starmer taking flak for his handling of the riots?

As the hearings and sentencing of those involved or caught up in the far-right riots grind on through the courts, some of the contenders to be the next leader of the Conservative Party have been sharply critical of the prime minister's handling of the crisis.

Truss rages at lettuce prank claiming it 'was not funny'

Liz Truss has hit out on social media after a banner featuring a lettuce was unfurled behind her as part of a stunt by a campaign group. She dubbed the group behind the prank, Led by Donkeys, as \"far left\", accusing them of attempting to \"suppress free speech\". She also said the stunt was \"not funny\".

The army of tutors helping to boost A-level results

As college pupils prepare to receive their exam results today, Andy Gregory talks to volunteers from Tutor The Nation, the charity making a 'big difference' to disadvantaged students

Women need swift justice, says ex-crime commissioner

The former victims commissioner has called for rape and sexual assault cases to be given the same swift treatment seen over the recent riots.

Putin no longer masters the international chessboard

Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia has now lasted more than a week. The longer Kyiv's forces push forward, the more political as well as military - obstacles mount for Vladimir Putin. The inability of the Russian army to reverse the seizure of Russian territory and prevent a refugee outflow from the area is moving from an embarrassment to a crisis.

Kyiv to set up 'buffer zone' on Russian side of border

Askold Krushelnycky meets a Ukrainian colonel in Sumy who says his men have a 'new swagger' and are there to stay

Ukraine's Kursk attack aims to scare Russians into peace

Top adviser to President Zelensky tells The Independent about shock tactics behind incursion - and its objective

Bangladesh Interim Leader To Priorise Law And Order

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has declared his first priority is to secure law and order after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina left the country in a “complete mess”.

Anderson suggests he may play on in white-ball game.

Former England fast bowler James Anderson could be set to return to white-ball cricket after saying he feels he is still “good enough to play”.

Stokes to miss Sri Lanka Tests after hamstring injury

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out for the rest of the summer after picking up an injury while playing in The Hundred on Sunday.

How London's lure altered the Premier League gravity

It is a refrain that many Premier League executives have become resigned to – at least in some areas of the country.

Slot at risk of going too slow with Liverpool evolution

Last season had barely finished when one man at Anfield launched into a chorus of Arne Slot’s nam.