The paedophile singer was bullied for money shortly before his death at HMP Wakefield, court hears.
Four councillors have resigned from Highland Council's licensing committee after voting to allow a convicted rapist taxi driver, David Brown, to keep his operator's licence. The decision sparked criticism, with women's safety groups calling it a "harmful message".
A wildfire near Perpignan, France, has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from towns and villages in the French Pyrenees. The fire has burned at least 4,600 hectares, with authorities warning of deteriorating conditions due to strong winds. The Tour de France has implemented exceptional measures to allow emergency access.
The British Grand Prix concluded controversially under a safety car, denying a thrilling finish and prompting debate over Formula 1's rules for race endings. Fans and drivers expressed frustration, recalling a similar incident in Abu Dhabi 2021.
A 16-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his teacher, Vicki Williams, in the head with a large kitchen knife at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, a court heard. The teenager denies attempted murder and wounding charges, but admitted possessing a knife.
England will field an unchanged team for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. England leads the five-match series 1-0 after the first match was abandoned and they secured a four-wicket win in the second.
Riots at Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka have resulted in 26 deaths, including seven guards, and over 100 injuries. The violence, sparked by an inmate reporting a drug operation, escalated over two days with clashes, rooftop protests, and attempts to breach gates.
