Keir Starmer has updated the House of Commons on what he knew, and when, in regard to Peter Mandelson’s vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the US. Was what the PM said enough to convince his party and the public that he should not resign? Continue reading...
Fifa has suspended the one-game ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium. The decision, which surprised the Royal Belgian Football Association, was made using Article 27 of the Fifa Disciplinary Code.
Defender Djed Spence has a muscular niggle before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico. The Tottenham player's issue is unspecified, and his availability for Sunday's match is uncertain. This adds to England's defensive concerns, with Reece James also a doubt.
England's head coach Charlotte Edwards believes the team has "won back the fans" despite losing to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final. Despite a heavy defeat, Edwards praised the players' efforts in turning around the team's perception since the 2025 Ashes campaign, noting the positive crowd attendance and focus on cricket rather than fitness and fielding.
Naomi Osaka defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) in the fourth round of Wimbledon. Osaka's dominant performance advances her to the quarter-finals for the first time and opens up the women's draw.
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warns that artificial intelligence poses a "Hiroshima-style" risk to humanity if global powers, including the US and China, do not agree on international rules for its development. She believes AI will dominate foreign policy and highlights other threats to global security.
Charles Leclerc secured his first victory in nearly two years at the British Grand Prix, held at Silverstone. George Russell finished second, with Lewis Hamilton third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli had a difficult race, failing to score points.
