The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon men's singles title, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. The intense match at the All England Club lasted over three hours and saw Sinner extend his winning streak against Zverev to 10 matches.
South Africa has deported or repatriated over 53,000 foreign nationals in a five-week "migration management" campaign. The majority were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment and protests.
England's cricket team faces a leadership void after coach Brendon McCullum's departure, following a disastrous period that began with a pivotal collapse in Perth. The team is back to square one without a captain or coach, with a significant rebuilding job ahead.
India is set to win the one-off Test at Lord's after bowling England out for 130/6 in their second innings. Yastika Bhatia's century and Sophie Ecclestone's five-wicket haul were highlights amidst Heather Knight's retirement announcement.
Analysis suggests Reform UK would have received only 15% of its donations if a £100,000 cap was in place. The party relies heavily on a few wealthy backers, with two billionaires accounting for 71% of its income last year. Other major parties would be less affected.
England's aggressive 'Bazball' cricket era, defined by Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, has concluded with their departures. Despite initial successes and a review stating no personnel changes were needed, the team's recent Ashes defeat and subsequent events led to this outcome, leaving McCullum to focus on white-ball formats.
