Politics
Anas Sarwar to become minister under Andy Burnham after calling for Starmer to go
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who called for Keir Starmer to resign, is expected to quit as leader and become a minister in Andy Burnham's government after being elevated to the House of Lords.
Culture
Mary Beard Critiques Nolan's The Odyssey: Missing 'Elusive Sexiness'
Mary Beard says Nolan's The Odyssey lacks the original's 'elusive sexiness' and disappoints in its portrayal of women, despite a $264m opening weekend.
Sports
Spain's World Cup Win: Rodri, Tattoo Bet, and Dominant Final Performance
Spain won their second World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Rodri, named best player, led a dominant display. Cucurella's tattoo bet and Messi's embrace with Yamal highlighted celebrations.
Business
Emmerdale's Serena linked to Jamie Tate as mystery deepens
Serena Sugden's true motives emerge as she targets the Tates, stealing a USB stick and showing keen interest in Jamie Tate after damaging a fence to lure Ross Barton.
Health
Environment
Transport
Thames Water hosepipe ban affects 10M customers
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban for 10M+ customers in London and Thames valley, joining other water firms. About 23M people across England and Wales face restrictions as drought looms.
Godzilla v Kong actor Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 in crash
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actor who played Jia in Godzilla v Kong and its 2024 sequel, died in a car crash in Maryland. Her father confirmed the news in an ASL video.
Man dies in East London house fire on Bexley Road
A man died and a woman was hospitalized after a fire destroyed half of a three-story house on Bexley Road, Erith. Four fire engines and 25 firefighters responded. Cause under investigation.
M27 named England's worst motorway over constant roadworks
The M27 in Hampshire has been named England's worst motorway, with only 56% of drivers satisfied, according to a Transport Focus survey of over 9,500 motorists.
Person dies on tracks near Wanstead Tube station
A person died on the tracks at Wanstead Tube station in east London on July 21, causing Central line suspension between Leytonstone and Newbury Park before reopening.
Premier League Quiz: Test Your UK Football Knowledge
Kick off with our British football quiz spanning the Premier League, FA Cup, legendary clubs, managers and record goalscorers. Fourteen questions from easy openers to tough teasers. How many can you net today?
