**Exclusive:** Nearly three-quarters of Pip awards refused by the government are granted at tribunal

‘She kept the Royal Mail in business,’ Emily Tarrant said

The Tory leader dismissed suggestions that her focus on cutting benefits and building more prisons signalled a return of the ‘nasty party’

Political editor David Maddox looks at whether Dame Penny Mordaunt and Sir James Cleverly have really changed their principles as they seek to be candidates for Kemi Badenoch’s party – or are just being pragmatic to stay in the game

The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

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Cloudy weather, rain, cooler temperatures and thunder and lightning in some areas will bring relief after weeks of warmer than average conditions

‘Calendar Girls’ star came seventh in the inaugural A-list edition of the BBC series

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have arrived in the country’s largest city after being sent back from Malaysia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

After taking a break in 2026, the event will return next year on June 23-27 at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset.

The Justice Secretary said introducing legislation for judge only trials would have been ‘complicated to implement’.

Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds

The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals

Ukrainian intelligence has reportedly gathered documentation that Putin has authorised a ‘new doctrine’ to expand Russia’s military strikes

Festival returns to Worthy Farm next year, with rumours swirling about who will be playing the Pyramid Stage

Follow live F1 updates from the Sepang Circuit with the start of the race delayed due to a massive downpour

As the Tories arrive in Birmingham for their annual conference still languishing in the polls, political editor David Maddox looks at how the party’s publicity team’s version of the Bayeux Tapestry is an ill omen for Kemi Badenoch

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Kyiv to show support as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian cities

Johnson introduced Swift as ‘my literal therapist’ as the actor reflected on past romances with Chris Martin and Role Model

Music fans will have their first chance to get their hands on tickets for 2027 in October

Sophie Harris was 27 when she had her first son and lost sight of who she was after falling down a rabbit hole of depression and poor physical health. Rather than shield her boys from her mental health struggles, Harris chose to include William and George in her path to recovery. Here she explains why it was the best decision she could have made

Hammam al-Hammami, believed to be the perpetrator of the FlyDubai hijacking, was educated in the UK

The event also features a speciality porridge competition, where competitors can combine oatmeal with any ingredients

Northern Ireland’s Parades Commission has given the green light for the unionist Orange Order to march through the area.

The move is a U-turn on radical plans to cut thousands of jury trials across England and Wales in a bid to tackle the court backlog

The Tories made a series of policy announcements in the days approaching the annual party conference, to broaden their platform for government.

But it leaves the problem of unacceptable court backlogs unresolved

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Michelle O’Neill was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of residents who are opposed to an Orange Order march.

An air ambulance vanished over the Atlantic early Saturday with six people aboard while flying from Bermuda to Boston, triggering a search by air and sea in the waters off Nantucket

The surge has prompted three Florida counties to declare states of emergency and ramp up mosquito-control efforts

Under the proposal, any parent employed for at least 16 hours a week would qualify for 30 hours of free care weekly – ending the £100,000 ‘cliff edge’

Under current rules parents lose their entitlement if they earn more than £100,000.

Demonstrations are under way in Southampton, Hampshire, and Dover, Kent.

Powell saw his side beat Warrington in the Super League Grand Final.

A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people

**Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity:** Wakefield roared into a 19-0 half-time lead before holding off Warrington’s fightback to claim glory

As the Ministry of Defence targets full war-fighting readiness, Streeting is aligning with Trump on military expansion funding

Dermot Desmond was escorted off the course by security at the Alfred Dunhill Links event

Scott, 23, made his first England start as Thomas Tuchel’s side demolished a dismal Croatia side 7-0

The survey, carried out in the days after the prime minister’s conference speech, suggested Andy Burnham’s announcements on Brexit, social care and pensions were popular among voters

Michelle O’Neill was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of residents who are opposed to an Orange Order march.

**Bristol 41-26 Northampton:** The Bears made it two wins from two as Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice at Ashton Gate

Bellingham was involved in four England goals as Thomas Tuchel’s side put seven past Croatia