The PM writes to civil servants following tensions over the sacking of former Foreign Office boss Sir Olly Robbins.
Scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been called into the England squad for their Nations Championship match against Argentina. He replaces the injured Alex Mitchell and has two international caps, becoming England's youngest scrum-half in over 90 years on his 2021 debut.
A major wildfire on Conwy Mountain and Sychnant Pass has forced evacuations in rural communities. Firefighters are tackling the blaze under challenging conditions, with operations expected to continue for some time. Residents are advised to close windows and doors, and avoid the area.
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick draws inspiration from Thomas Tuchel's approach to managing high-expectation teams, focusing on preparation and continuous improvement. He sees potential in new talent like Henry Pollock and considers tactical experiments, such as using Marcus Smith at scrum-half, to build a more attacking and successful England side for future tournaments.
A British couple, found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine, were rescued amid deadly wildfires in Almería province. The fires have claimed 12 lives and burned over 6,000 hectares. The couple remains in intensive care.
A 24-year-old woman has died and a man in his 20s was injured in a stabbing in Hayes, west London. Police arrested a 44-year-old man nearby on suspicion of murder. The arrested man was taken to hospital with injuries.
Tech journalists are increasingly engaging in 'shoe-leather reporting' to investigate the physical realities of AI, from colossal datacentres and energy infrastructure to social media's real-world harms. This involves on-the-ground investigation, talking to locals, and examining tangible constraints, moving beyond digital landscapes.
