Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
The British Grand Prix ended controversially under a safety car, denying a thrilling finale and sparking debate over Formula 1's rules regarding lapped cars and race restarts. The incident echoed the 2021 Abu Dhabi finish, prompting calls for future rule adjustments to enhance race spectacle.
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested and bailed after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst, Cambridgeshire. Investigations into the man's care have been launched by Norfolk County Council and the Care Quality Commission.
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, none of which were intercepted due to a "serious shortage" of missiles, Ukraine's Air Force stated. At least 22 people were killed and 56 injured in the attack, which also involved cruise missiles and drones. President Zelensky urged allies to provide more air defenses.
Sir Paul Marshall's hedge fund, Marshall Wace, nearly tripled its fossil fuel investments to $2.8bn in Q1 2026, while cutting clean energy investments. Critics accuse Marshall of "cashing in on climate chaos" and using GB News to promote his financial interests.
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.
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".
