Politics
Germany mandates sick note from day one of illness under Merz plan
Germany will require employees to provide a doctor's note from the first day of sick leave under new proposals by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, aiming to reduce high sick leave rates and boost the economy.
Culture
Joan Jett and Sammy Hagar to perform at new West London venue ARC
Rock icons Joan Jett and Sammy Hagar will perform at the new British Airways ARC venue in Kensington Olympia next week, with Hagar playing three intimate shows after cancelling a larger O2 Arena concert.
Sports
FA reviews security at England hotel in Mexico City before last-16 tie
The FA is reviewing security at England's hotel in Mexico City after concerns were raised ahead of their last-16 World Cup match.
Business
Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Most Appealing Console Amid Sony and Xbox Missteps
Nintendo Switch 2 emerges as the most appealing console due to its £396 price, physical game support, and strong third-party performance, as Sony and Microsoft face backlash over costs and digital-only moves.
Environment
Transport
Bus smashes into Notting Hill house, no injuries
A red bus crashed into a terrace house in Notting Hill, West London, causing chaos but no injuries. Emergency crews responded and an investigation is ongoing.
London pubs open late for England v Mexico World Cup match
Pubs across London can stay open until 5am for England's World Cup match against Mexico on Monday, with Wetherspoons, Greene King, and Fullers releasing lists of participating venues.
Hard Sudoku Puzzle 7368: Challenge Your Brain
Test your logic with Sudoku 7368, a hard puzzle from The Guardian. Fill the grid so each row, column, and 3x3 box contains digits 1-9.
Week in wildlife: Neil the seal, pink grasshopper, condors in love
Neil the elephant seal causes chaos in Tasmania, a rare pink grasshopper spotted in Somerset, and Andean condors win photo prize in this week's best wildlife images.
Notting Hill bus crash damages house and cars
A single-decker bus crashed into a terraced house and two cars in Notting Hill on July 2. No injuries were reported; police appeal for witnesses.
Royal Family Quiz: Monarchy, Palaces and Tradition
How much do you know about the British monarchy? Our royal quiz covers kings and queens, palaces, coronations, the Crown Jewels and royal traditions. Fourteen questions for royal watchers. Can you claim a crowning score?
