Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.
An 18-year-old, Umar Dumbuya from London, has died after getting into difficulty in the River Wye near Glasbury, Powys, during a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. Emergency services recovered his body, and his college and family have paid tribute to him.
Qatar has warned Iran of full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blamed the US for the incident and insisted on its right to charge fees for passage, rejecting proposals from Oman, France, and the UK.
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Gaza medic detained by Israel for over 18 months without charge, fears for his client's life after witnessing severe beatings during a recent visit. The Israel Prison Service denies the allegations.
A historic church in Melling, Lancashire, facing closure after 700 years due to a £750,000 repair bill, was saved by the discovery of nine gold Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000, hidden under the altar.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus injured 18 people, including four police officers. French President Emmanuel Macron, who had been staying at the hotel, was safe and continued his visit as planned.
Ukrainian President Zelensky will attend a NATO meeting in Turkey to request urgent air defense systems amid escalating Russian attacks. He also plans to meet with Donald Trump to discuss pressuring Russia into peace talks.
