Fears for 1,000 breeding toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.

Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.

Rebel's Romance, an eight-year-old gelding, secured his 22nd career win in the Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket's July festival. The horse, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, has amassed £12.12m in prize money and is nearing the European-trained record.

Reform UK candidate Tony Mack claims George Cottrell was introduced as Nigel Farage's chief of staff, despite denials of an official role. Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, is alleged to have arranged transport and covered costs for fundraising events for Reform UK.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is upbeat about the Clacton by-election, despite strategic missteps. Farage's plan to preempt a likely suspension was complicated by a widened investigation and all major parties boycotting the race, leaving him to campaign against unconventional opponents.

Volkswagen's supervisory board is set to review radical plans for job cuts and factory closures, facing protests from IG Metall union members at 18 sites. The proposals aim to secure the company's long-term survival amid intense competition and the shift to electric vehicles.

Andy Burnham apologizes for Labour's initial response to Israel's military action in Gaza, stating the party "didn't get it right" and needs to "do better." He signaled a shift in the UK's approach, proposing more pressure on the Israeli government, including potential sanctions and trade bans on goods from illegal settlements.

Tadej Pogacar claimed a dominant victory on stage six of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey. The defending champion established a significant lead on the iconic Col du Tourmalet, finishing well ahead of rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel.