'Marathon man' completes 100-run challenge
Gary McKee has run 100 marathons in 100 days for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Gary McKee has run 100 marathons in 100 days for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

Andy Burnham, expected to become prime minister, has appointed Caroline Simpson, former GMCA chief executive, as his deputy chief of staff for the new No 10 North office in Manchester, aiming to drive radical devolution across the UK.

Nineteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva faces the immense challenge of winning Wimbledon immediately after her French Open triumph, a rare feat achieved by only three women in the modern era. Despite a tough first-round win, she acknowledges the surface transition and increased pressure.

The UK is experiencing a cooler week with rain after a new June temperature record of 37.7C was confirmed in Lingwood, Norfolk. However, high pressure may return by the weekend, bringing another chance of a heatwave.

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews states her team is embracing their underdog status against Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, aiming to play fearlessly despite Australia's dominant tournament performance.

World number one Jannik Sinner began his Wimbledon title defence with a tense five-set comeback victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, recovering from an error-strewn start and an awkward fall to win 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 6-3 after three and a half hours.

Nato's secretary general, Mark Rutte, expressed confidence that the UK's future prime minister, Andy Burnham, will uphold the alliance's long-term defence spending commitments. Rutte believes increased defence expenditure can stimulate economic growth and create jobs, aligning with Burnham's views on public procurement. The UK's new defence investment plan is expected to detail steps towards the 3.5% of GDP target by 2035.