Tory MP accuses French navy of firing warning shots
Chris Philp says French navy fired warning shots near him during BBC interview on small boats crisis; France insists it was a routine training exercise.
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Murderer James Desborough convicted of two more killings
James Desborough, already serving life for killing his cellmate, has been convicted of murdering and dismembering two friends. Notes suggest he planned to flee the UK after changing his appearance.
Geneva to Host Youngest-Ever World Chess Title Match
Geneva will host the 2026 world chess championship between Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov, both aged 20, making it the youngest match in history since 1886.
Biden tapes show classified info discussion with ghostwriter
In audio recordings from 2016-2017, Joe Biden appears to discuss sensitive information and describe possessing classified documents while working with a ghostwriter on his memoir.
Trump hosts Zelenskyy and Netanyahu at White House
Donald Trump met Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu separately at the White House on Tuesday, as Ukraine seeks air defense support and Netanyahu aims to mend ties with the US president.
Zelenskyy and Netanyahu face Trump's whims in Washington
Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from the US counterpart.
Trump Eulogizes Lindsey Graham as 'True American Original'
Donald Trump delivered a eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham at Washington National Cathedral, calling him a 'true American original' and 'strong and steadfast.'
Lindsey Graham remembered as 'true American original' at Capitol
World leaders honor Lindsey Graham at Capitol memorial; Trump eulogizes the South Carolina Republican as a 'true American original' who died at the peak of his career.
Paco Robles obituary: last of 1937 Basque child refugees
Paco Robles, aged 99, was one of the last survivors of the largest single-day migration into the UK, arriving in Southampton in 1937 among 3,800 Basque children fleeing the Spanish civil war.
Serial drunk driver gets 50 years for fifth DWI offence in Texas
Eugenio Les Zavala, 34, sentenced to 50 years in prison for fifth drink-driving charge in Texas, with prosecutors citing a pattern of endangerment.
French warship fires 17 live rounds near Tory MP Chris Philp
French warship fired 17 live warning shots near Tory MP Chris Philp during a BBC interview on a fishing boat in the English Channel, amid tensions over small boat crossings.
Burnham tops polls as Greens and Reform clash
Labour overtakes Reform in polls after Burnham becomes PM, while Green leader Polanski faces police probe over guillotine T-shirt post shared on Instagram.
Cynicism paralyses UK politics, readers argue in MetroTalk
Readers debate whether cynicism and fiscal rules have driven UK politics to a breaking point, criticising the 'black hole' narrative and urging investment in public transport and social projects.
PM's lookalike Mandy Burnham invites him for YouTube chat
A Quaker chaplain who resembles Andy Burnham has invited the new PM for a YouTube interview on her channel Quakerology, after gaining a TikTok following as Mandy Burnham.
Corrie: Idris reveals he's Alya's uncle, not cousin
Idris Nazir drops bombshell on Coronation Street, revealing he is actually Alya's uncle, not cousin, and that Yasmeen knew the secret for years.
Two Gladiators exit, Traitors star Joe Marler poised to join
Gladiators Bionic and Athena leave BBC series due to injuries; former rugby star and Traitors icon Joe Marler reportedly set to join as guest Gladiator.
Naga Munchetty leaves BBC Breakfast after 17 years
Naga Munchetty, 51, leaves BBC Breakfast after 17 years to host Radio 5 Live's Breakfast show, following a formal bullying investigation launched last year.
London weather: Post-heatwave temps to drop to pleasant 20s
After highs of 32-33°C on July 29, London temperatures will fall to mid-to-high 20s, with lows around 15°C. Rain possible August 4-6. July 3°C above average with only 1% rainfall in southern England.
James and Ste plan Hollyoaks exit amid Rex murder probe
James Nightingale and Ste Hay plan to leave Hollyoaks together as Leela Dexter grows suspicious of their involvement in Rex Gallagher's murder.
Daily Horoscope July 28 2026: Moon in Capricorn
The Moon enters Capricorn, urging intentionality without pressure. Cancer, Leo, Virgo: be authentic. Emotions run high but big things ahead. Check your sign's forecast.
Germany mulls tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
German officials call for stricter laws for known extremists after a deadly van-and-knife attack on Berlin's Pride parade, as the far-right AfD seeks to capitalize ahead of state elections.
Netanyahu, Zelenskyy to Meet Trump Amid Policy Shifts
Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Washington for Lindsey Graham's funeral and meet Donald Trump as US policy on Iran and Ukraine undergoes changes.
Jacinta Allan faces leadership spill, Victoria braces for instability
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan may face a leadership spill today, potentially triggering weeks of uncertainty for the Labor government as deputy Ben Carroll challenges her position.
One Nation Leaders Criticize Family Law System in Resurfaced Comments
Guardian Australia unearths Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts' comments deriding the family law system, calling domestic violence a 'weapon' and the family court a 'slaughterhouse'.
Icac inquiry reveals Liberal branch stacking and illegal donations
The NSW anti-corruption watchdog's Operation Rosny inquiry reveals allegations of branch stacking, illegal donations, and interference with preselections, with secret tape recordings and 'sham' payments laid bare.
Global wildfires, melting glacier, protests: Monday's photos
Scorched ground after wildfires in Spain, melting Rhone glacier in Switzerland, protests in Albania and Philippines, and more in Monday's photos of the day.
Letters: Armitage's Odyssey, lobbying, obituaries, crackers, flatpack
Readers discuss Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, Simon Armitage's radio adaptation, lobbying safeguards, obituary details, cream cracker lunches, and flatpack struggles.
Trade unionist challenges hyperpolitics nostalgia
Mark Bergfeld argues rebuilding working-class power requires future-focused institutions, not nostalgia for past organisational forms.
Burnham opens No 10 North in Manchester devolution push
Andy Burnham officially opens No 10 North at Heron House in Manchester, highlighting the paradox of central power enabling devolution, with Nista as a key institutional mechanism.
McConnell still not cleared for Senate return, office says
Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from the Senate six weeks after a fall, undergoing intense physical therapy and not yet cleared to return to work, his office confirmed.
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