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Reform UK activist filmed labelling PM with racial slur

A Reform UK activist described prime minister Rishi Sunak as a “f****** p***” while campaigning for the party's leader Nigel Farage.

'Hague had time for people you never see Rishi here'

Kevin Donald meets voters in the prime minister’s own seat of Richmond and Northallerton – and they aren’t too happy

'Injustice is what drives me'

In a surprisingly emotional interview, Keir Starmer reveals to editor-in-chief Geordie Greig the motivation that has taken him to the cusp of power - and his fears about life in No 10 Keir Starmer has given the most revealing interview yet on his fears for his family, his regrets, and the inner anger that drives him to want to change the country.

Amazon India Warehouse Staff Forced To Forgo Breaks

Amazon India has admitted to safety lapses in its warehouses after workers were told to pledge they would not take any breaks, including to drink water or go to the bathroom, until they met their targets.

Closed-Door Trial Of US Journalist Begins In Russia

Journalist Evan Gershkovich has been put on trial by a Russian court – after being held for 15 months behind bars over espionage charges widely denounced as a sham.

Mortgages Are About To Get A Well-Earned Summer Break

As predicted here, mortgage rates have started falling. Barclays, HSBC and NatWest have all taken out their shears and cut their prices.

Labour's Greatest Asset In This Campaign Is Still Truss

There was no handshake at the end. After 75 minutes of name calling, Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak couldn’t wait to see the backs of each other. Don’t be surprised if there are no head-tohead debates at all in the 2029 general election.

Georgia Make History With Glorious Win Over Portugal

The sound and the glory, that somehow offers England hope for glory. Georgia have literally roared their way into the last 16, to follow a first ever qualification for a tournament with a first qualification for the knockout stages, after a momentous 2-0 win over Portugal.

England Must Use Portugal As An Example To Progress

By growing into a tournament, The Three Lions can roar

PM Recovers From Tired Start To Secure Debate Win

Keir Starmer appeared on the back foot at times as the last televised showdown between the Labour leader and his Tory rival saw Rishi Sunak secure a narrow victory, thanks to a middebate rally.

Trump, Biden Or Anyone But - Who Will America Choose?

At prime time in the United States this evening, the two most recognisable figures in American politics today will step into the limelight for a duel that could decide the result of the presidential election months before any vote is cast.

Sunak Accused Of Not Taking Action On 'Ethics Breaches'

Rishi Sunak has been accused of eroding the public’s trust in politics by failing to order investigations into more than a dozen potential breaches of strict ethics rules during his time as prime minister.

Starmer Steals Sunak's Lines And He'll Soon Pinch His Job

Rishi Sunak was like an irritatingly bouncy leader of the opposition, harassing a world-weary prime minister who had to explain that life was a bit more complicated than his opponent suggested.

‘Opening up felt hard... like being beaten up by my dad'

With a new memoir from the doyen of glossy magazines, Olivia Petter expected the glitzy, entertaining and sometimes salacious ride. But she didn’t expect to be moved to tears

Raducanu reaches quarters after tough win over Pegula

Emma Raducanu admitted to going through some stuff” after securing her first ever victory against a top-10 player to reach the quarter-finals at Eastbourne.

Bolivia military coup fails as general is arrested by police

Armoured vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace yesterday in an apparent coup attempt, but president Luis Arce vowed to stand firm and named a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down.

Assange reunites with wife and family after walking free

Tearful Stella Assange thanks public for their support as her husband lands in Australian capital following US plea deal

'Agency failures' factor in murder of Zara Aleena

Failures across multiple agencies contributed to the death of Zara Aleena, who was murdered as she walked home from a night out in east London, an inquest jury has found.

'Hikers go missing here every summer ... it can take months to find a body'

As the search for Jay Slater, 19, enters a 10th day, Tenerife villagers tell Holly Evans about the treacherous Masca Valley

manslaughter Couple face retrial over death of baby

Aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner have been found guilty of hiding the birth of their baby who was found dead ina Lidl shopping bag after a high-profile search, it can now be reported.

Celebrities wading in... do they make any difference?

David Tennant suggested that Kemi Badenoch shouldn’t exist any more” in his acceptance speech at the British LGBT+ Awards last week, adding: I don’t wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up.”

Guard created AI chatbot of Willoughby while plotting violent kidnap, court told

A security guard accused of plotting to abduct, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby created an AI chatbot to simulate the star, a court heard.

Chancellor faces reckoning from constituents in Surrey

Locals in Godalming tell Archie Mitchell why they’ve turned

Rayner cancels Glastonbury weekend after Labour ban

Festivals are out when David Maddox visits the party’s HQ

Starmer's red line: I won't roll over for doctors on pay

Labour leader delivers strongest words yet to junior medics seeking 35 percent wage rise as they begin five-day strike

'Being killed off in Lost is still my worst heartbreak'

Maggie Grace, star of the kidnap thriller Taken’, sits down with Adam White to talk about her love for England, playing damsels in distress, and how women’s roles have moved on

Our no-nonsense Anne will soon be back in the saddle

As the Princess Royal recovers in hospital after suffering minor injuries and concussion, Tessa Dunlop examines the life and stiff-upper-lip attitude of The Firm’s hardest worker

Assange is free - but his case sets a disturbing precedent

Julian Assange had become something of an embarrassment – the centre of a legal battle that threatened to make Charles Dickens’s fictional Jarndyce v Jarndyce case in Bleak House look like a brief squabble over a parking ticket.

Roar power! Boulter ready to lead Brits at Wimbledon

After a strong year on the court, the 27-year-old will go into next week’s tournament seeded, writes Eleanor Crooks

Misfiring Mbappe's making progress a grind for France

When the mask fell, there was no hero in sight. Instead, France’s worst fear presented himself – a man struggling with the expectation of a nation on his shoulders.