Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and prominent Brexit campaigner, has died at the age of 78. Known for her forthright views and a high-profile stint on Strictly Come Dancing, she had a long career in British politics before transitioning to television.
Patricia Greene, who played Jill Archer for nearly 70 years, has died aged 95. The longest-serving cast member of BBC Radio 4's The Archers, Greene first appeared in 1957. Her contribution was described as "outstanding" by the station's controller.
Brothers Michael and Anthony Stewart were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1984 murder of Anthony Littler. A cold case investigation, Operation Snowpitch, used undercover officers to gather evidence, leading to the brothers' confessions after 42 years.
President Donald Trump announced he will not sign the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in protest of Republicans failing to pass an election measure. The housing bill is set to become law automatically on Saturday unless vetoed.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Germany made an emergency landing after a passenger window dislodged mid-air. A Serbian man in his 60s was reportedly left hanging out of the window for several minutes before other passengers pulled him back in. Oxygen masks deployed, and the aircraft landed safely.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Germany returned shortly after takeoff when a passenger window dislodged mid-flight. A Serbian man in his 60s was reportedly left hanging out of the window before other passengers pulled him back.
