UK

Interpol ‘circulates list of Islamic State fighters who may try to reach Europe’

A list of 173 suspected Islamic State fighters - possibly trained to bomb and launch suicide attacks in Europe - has been circulated by Interpol, it has been reported.

Lawyers examining reports on health of baby Charlie ahead of Monday hearing

Lawyers are spending the weekend studying the latest expert reports on Charlie Gard as a High Court judge prepares to decide whether to let the terminally-ill baby travel to the United States for treatment.

Register tracks drones as research shows gadgets can smash plane windscreens

A drone registration system is to be launched after research found the flying gadgets could smash plane windscreens, the Government has announced.

Prince George’s birthday picture reveals ‘happy little boy’

An official picture has been released to mark the fourth birthday of Prince George - and the future king looks a happy little boy.

Protesters in attempt to bring Hyde Park bombing ‘suspect’ to justice

Relatives of some of those killed in the IRA Hyde Park attack 35 years ago will be marching in central London as part of a campaign to bring an accused bomber to justice.

Merseyrail vows golf fans will get to The Open despite guards strike

Merseyrail is pledging to transport golf fans to The Open on Sunday despite a strike by guards in a row about driver-only trains.

The best moments from Prince George’s fourth year

Here are some of Prince George's top moments from the last year:

Cricket

England coach Mark Robinson believes women’s cricket is gaining recognition

England coach Mark Robinson believes women's cricket could soon be as popular as its tennis equivalent as his side prepares for the World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.

Juror in ‘Three Musketeers terror trial’ discharged after question to usher

A juror has been discharged in the long-running trial of the alleged Three Musketeers terror cell for "jokingly" asking whether an officer in the case was single.

Search for missing Corrie McKeague called off at landfill site

Police have called off the landfill search for missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague - despite believing the serviceman's remains are somewhere on the sprawling site.

Pair appear in court charged with gun murder in Glasgow

Two men have appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court charged with the murder of Euan Johnston.

Football

Stoke sign defender Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan

Stoke have signed Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Chelsea, who have tied the France international to a new six-year contract.

Teenager appears in court over Scottish woman’s murder in Mauritius

A teenager has made a second court appearance in connection with the murder of a Scottish woman in Mauritius.

Politics

Rail passengers outside South East not ‘poor cousins’, says Chris Grayling

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has denied railway passengers outside London and the South East are "poor cousins" as he defended the scrapping of plans for electrification in Wales, the Midlands and the North.

Police keep open mind over possible ‘honour killing’

Detectives are investigating the murder of a young woman in a possible so-called honour killing.

Football

Newcastle bring in Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid

Newcastle have signed former Liverpool and Sunderland defender Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

Art

Extra trains laid on for Edinburgh festivals season

Extra late night trains are to run from Edinburgh during the August festivals.

Football

Alvaro Morata eyes trophies with Chelsea after leaving Real Madrid

Chelsea have clinched the signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid.

Metropolitan Police officer to attend misconduct meeting over Saima Ahmed search

A police officer is facing possible disciplinary action over the mysterious death of a missing librarian whose body was found on a golf course 400 miles from her home.

Fire victim celebrated new year with girlfriend hours before blaze

Cameron Logan and girlfriend Rebecca Williams had been celebrating new year with friends just hours before his death.

Grenfell Tower inquiry chief hails ‘useful and powerful’ meeting with residents

The former judge leading the Grenfell Tower inquiry said a meeting with residents was "very useful and powerful", despite concerns from the floor about the make-up of his team.

Man admits murdering brother in New Year’s Day fire

A man has admitted murdering his brother and attempting to murder his brother's girlfriend by setting fire to them as they slept in bed on New Year's Day.

Encryption frustrates police terror investigations every day, says Met boss

Encryption "frustrates" police investigations on a daily basis, Britain's most senior officer has revealed, as she warned the terror threat has shifted in tempo this year.

Football

Jurgen Klopp dismisses any interest in Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has slammed the door on any interest in Philippe Coutinho and vowed: "We are not a selling club."

Baroness Hale becomes Supreme Court’s first female president

Lady Hale has been appointed as the first female president of the UK's highest court.

Politics

RMT and Transport Secretary in ‘full and frank’ talks over disputes

The biggest rail workers' union has held "full and frank" talks with the Transport Secretary in a bid to resolve disputes over staffing and driver-only trains at a number of operators.

Football

Mourinho determined to bring further talent to Old Trafford

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to add another player "as soon as possible".

William and Kate to end tour on a high note at Hamburg concert hall

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will end their visit to Germany with a tour of Hamburg and an official departure ceremony where Prince George and Princess Charlotte will make an appearance.

Baby Charlie’s parents in furious exit from court after barrister’s scan claim

Charlie Gard's parents reacted furiously when a barrister representing Great Ormond Street Hospital broke the news that a report on a new scan on the terminally-ill baby made for "sad reading".

Ex-football coach Barry Bennell in court to face 55 child sex offence charges

Former football coach Barry Bennell is due appear in court charged with 55 child sex offences.

Health and Beauty

Combining sugary drinks and high protein meals stores more fat, experts say

Sugary drinks and high protein meals make a highly unhealthy combination, new research suggests.

Politics

Ministers accused over timing of Severn crossing tolls announcement

Tolls on the Severn crossings linking England with Wales will be scrapped at the end of 2018, but ministers have been accused of timing the announcement to distract from a U-turn on rail electrification.

Princess Diana’s personal effects to feature in Buckingham Palace display

Rarely seen personal effects of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on public display this summer.

Suspected head of people trafficking gang is extradited to Greece

A suspected people trafficker thought to have headed an organised crime group smuggling around 100 Syrian migrants a day into western Europe has been extradited to Greece after a long legal battle.

Gender-specific programmes could combat teenage anti-social behaviour

The causes of severe anti-social behaviour may differ between teenage boys and girls, a new study suggests.

Politics

UK air traffic controllers handling record 8,800 flights in 24 hours

Air traffic controllers are dealing with the busiest day in UK aviation history.

Call to prosecute employers who do not pay apprentices the minimum wage

Figures which show an increase in the proportion of apprentices not paid the full minimum wage they are due are "shocking", campaigners say.

Anger as ‘bi-mode’ train decision spells end of line for electrification plans

The Government has been accused of "betraying" rail passengers after scrapping plans to electrify three rail lines.

Students could sue universities over breach of contract under new plans

Universities could face lawsuits in the future from students who believe they have not been given the education they were promised.

Cricket

England name Westley as Ballance replacement for third Test against South Africa

Essex batsman Tom Westley will replace the injured Gary Ballance in next week's third Investec Test against South Africa and could be joined in the England side by a second newcomer, Middlesex's Dawid Malan.

Police concern over rising recorded crime and falling officer numbers

The largest annual rise in crime recorded by police in a decade, coupled with a fall in officer numbers to the lowest in more than 30 years, has sparked concern among both chiefs and the rank-and-file.

35 pupils a day expelled from schools in England

The equivalent of 35 children a day are being expelled from schools in England, official figures show.

Man who climbed mountain while claiming disability benefits convicted of fraud

A man who claimed thousands of pounds in disability benefits despite climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, winning a triathlon and competing at the Phoenix Winter Games has been convicted of fraud, prosecutors said.

Health and Beauty

Link between MRSA and prescription drug debunked by Scots scientists

Prescriptions of the antibiotic methicillin were not responsible for the emergence of the MRSA superbug, a study has found.

Health and Beauty

Third of dementia cases ‘entirely preventable’

A third of dementia cases could be prevented by making environmental and life-style changes starting in childhood, scientists have claimed.

Knot bad – William and Kate learn the twist in pretzel lesson

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have tried their hand at making a tasty treat popular in Germany - pretzels.

Woman faces ‘significant’ sentence after posing as man to trick friend into sex

A woman who tricked a friend into sex by pretending to be a man will be sentenced on Thursday.

Ex-Southampton FC youth coach faces court charged with child sex offences

A former Southampton FC youth coach is to appear in court to face a series of charges of sexual offences following a police probe into child abuse in the football community.

US 9/11 attack experts to help Grenfell Tower police identify blaze victims

Experts from the 9/11 terror attack have been brought in to help provide specialist knowledge to the police investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire.

Man charged with terrorism offences after Cardiff raids

A man has been charged with terror offences after raids in Cardiff.

260 passengers and crew evacuated from plane because of smoke in cabin

Holidaymakers were evacuated from a UK-bound flight after crew reported smelling burning and smoke was spotted in the cabin just before take off.

Politics

Minister to ask regulator to investigate university bosses’ pay

Universities should publicly justify the pay of anyone who earns more than the Prime Minister, according to Jo Johnson.

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Universities and colleges awarding more firsts to degree students

The proportion of firsts handed out by UK universities has soared, with a third of institutions now grading at least one in four degrees with the top honour.

Search launched for swimmer missing off south coast of Wales

An urgent search has been launched for a man who went missing while swimming in the sea off the south coast of Wales.

Student debt could cause ‘tax crisis’ for university leavers, union claims

Graduates are facing a "mid-life tax crisis" due to student debt, a union has warned.

Parents unaware of engineering career path for children, study claims

Parents have a lack of knowledge about engineering as a potential profession for their children, a new study shows.

Cricket

Pietersen eyes South Africa call and criticises England pair

Kevin Pietersen reiterated the possibility of him representing South Africa after excelling on his return to domestic cricket in Surrey's 10-run NatWest T20 Blast defeat of Essex.

Prince Harry praises ‘fantastic’ Royal Navy diving monument

Prince Harry lauded as "fantastic" a planned monument to recognise Royal Navy diving and mine disposal teams.

Football

Alvaro Morata looks poised to swap Real Madrid for Chelsea

Chelsea have agreed terms with Real Madrid for the transfer of Spanish international striker Alvaro Morata, the Premier League club have announced.

Humans occupied Australia 10,000 years earlier than previously thought – study

Humans arrived in Australia 10,000 years earlier than was previously thought, casting doubt on the theory that they killed off the giant kangaroo and other unique animals, scientists believe.

Grenfell fire: 39 victims now identified – with ‘many more’ names to come

A total of 39 victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy have now been identified, with "many more" to come, a coroner has said.

Football

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster signs new deal with Southampton

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has signed a new five-year contract with the club.

Man with ‘abysmal offending history’ wins damages over ‘unlawful’ detention

A foreign criminal with an "abysmal" history of offending has won £40,000 damages at the High Court over a period of "unlawful" immigration detention while attempts were made to deport him.

14-year-old among several held over beach disorder

A 14-year-old was among several people arrested as more than 6,000 revellers flocked to a beach during hot weather.

Technology

Robot probes Fukushima reactor to find melted fuel

An underwater robot has captured images and other data inside Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant on its first day of work.

United Utilities pleads guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption

Water firm United Utilities has pleaded guilty to supplying water that was unfit for human consumption to hundreds of thousands of customers.

Traffic police chief filmed on phone while driving ‘let a lot of people down’

A senior police officer who headed a roads policing unit said he has "let a lot of people down" after he was filmed using a mobile phone while driving.

Privacy campaigners attack court decision on naming child sex abuse suspect

Privacy campaigners have expressed concern "innocent people" may suffer following a Supreme Court 5-2 majority ruling that a man suspected of child sex abuse - but never charged or convicted - can be named by the media.

Businessman charged over fireworks warehouse deaths bailed by magistrates

A business owner has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of two men who died in a blaze at a fireworks warehouse.

Politics

Government wins bid for permanent ban on industrial action by prison officers

The Government has won its High Court bid to obtain a permanent ban on industrial action by prison officers.

William predicts UK and Germany will remain ‘firmest of friends’ despite Brexit

The Duke of Cambridge has repeated his belief that Britain and Germany will remain "the firmest of friends" despite the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

Daimler recalls Mercedes diesel cars sold since 2011 for emissions improvements

Almost every new Mercedes-Benz diesel car bought in the UK during the past six years is being voluntarily recalled to improve their emissions performance.

General Election

UK Government told to “raise its game” in consulting the devolved administrations on Brexit

An influential group of peers is calling on the UK Government to “raise its game” in consulting the devolved administrations on Brexit.

Holyrood

Rudd unveils proposals for new law to make online shoppers collect knives in person

Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson has urged Scottish ministers to follow the UK Government’s lead in clamping down on sales of blades to children and teenagers.

Air passengers stranded as Gatwick area parking company ‘stops trading’

Dozens of people have flown back to Gatwick Airport to find difficulty being reunited with their cars after a meet-and-greet parking company apparently stopped trading.

Fairground workers in court over girl’s bouncy castle death

Two fairground workers have appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a "bright, beautiful and most loving little girl" who died when a bouncy castle she was playing on blew away.

Scotland

Glasgow named least affordable UK city for students by report

Glasgow is the least-affordable city in the UK for students while Aberdeen is among the most cost-effective, a new study has suggested.

Health and Beauty

First child to undergo double hand transplant surgery achieves dream

A boy who underwent a double hand transplant was able to fulfil his dream of swinging a baseball bat just a year after surgery.

New council leader booed at meeting on Grenfell Tower disaster

The new leader of the council at the centre of the Grenfell Tower fire was heckled and booed as she addressed survivors and local residents at a public meeting.

Ministers urged to introduce ‘Victim Law’ for those affected by crime

The Victims' Commissioner has called on ministers to introduce a new law to strengthen the rights of people affected by crime.

Royal Collection Trust’s record £19m sales boosted by Queen’s birthday china

The Royal Collection Trust saw retail sales jump more than 20% to a record £19 million last year, its annual report showed.

Football

Conte commits to Chelsea by signing new two-year deal

Manager Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea.

Football

Sanchez staying at Arsenal – Wenger

Arsenal will not sell Alexis Sanchez this summer, according to manager Arsene Wenger.

Football

Lazio sign Liverpool midfielder Lucas

Brazil international Lucas Leiva has completed his transfer from Liverpool to Italian club Lazio.

Cricket

England lose Ballance for third Test after fractured finger is diagnosed

Gary Ballance has been ruled out of the third Investec Test with a broken finger, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday evening.

Daimler recalling three million diesel cars to improve emissions

German car maker Daimler says it is voluntarily recalling three million diesel cars in Europe to improve their emissions performance.

Football

West Ham sign Joe Hart on season-long loan from Manchester City

West Ham have confirmed the signing of England goalkeeper Joe Hart from Manchester City on a season-long loan.

Police helicopter ‘used to film swingers in the throes of sexual passion’

The crew of a police helicopter used the aircraft to film people sunbathing naked, naturists on a campsite and even a couple having sex in their garden as they "brazenly put on a show", a jury has been told.

Mauritius murder: Two men remanded in custody after second court appearance

Two men charged in connection with the murder of a Scottish woman in Mauritius have made a second court appearance.

Paramedic recounts ‘cowardly’ noxious substance attack

A paramedic who had a noxious substance thrown at her while en route to a patient has recounted the "terrifying, cowardly" attack.

Staffing levels in many jails ‘simply too low to keep order’

Staffing levels in many jails are too low to maintain order, the prisons watchdog has warned.

Health and Beauty

NHS refusal to give boy ‘life-changing’ drug irrational and unlawful, court told

The parents of a boy with a rare genetic condition have gone to the High Court to fight the NHS's decision to refuse funding for a "life-changing" drug.

Football

Jose Mourinho satisfied after Manchester United beat Real Salt Lake

Antonio Valencia was sent off and Juan Mata faces a week out, but Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho left Salt Lake City surprisingly chipper.

Football

Jose Mourinho in the dark over pursuit of Inter winger Ivan Perisic

Jose Mourinho has "no idea" what is happening with Manchester United's move for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.

‘Dramatic increase’ in motor insurance premiums

Drivers are paying record amounts for their car insurance, with average premiums up 11% in the last year, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said.

Huge backlog in sorting through Grenfell Tower donations

Half of physical donations made in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster are reportedly yet to be sorted.

Kate and William pay ‘shattering’ visit to Nazi death camp

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have described their visit to a Nazi concentration camp as "shattering", saying the site is a "terrible reminder of the cost of war".

Politics

Inconceivable to suggest cost of HS2 set to spiral, says Chris Grayling

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has said it is "incredible, inconceivable and simply nonsense" to suggest the cost of HS2 is set to spiral.

Teenager to appear in court over suspected acid attack

A teenager is due in court following a suspected acid attack in London on July 4.

Police and prosecutors failing to disclose important evidence, inspectors find

Failures by the police and prosecutors to disclose evidence that could undermine a case or help a defendant risk jeopardising the chance of a fair trial, according to inspectors.

Teenager charged over suspected acid attack

A teenager has been charged over a suspected acid attack in London on July 4.

Greening announces an extra £1.3bn for schools, funded by budget ‘efficiencies’

Justine Greening has said an extra £1.3 billion over two years will be given to schools, funded by "e fficiencies and savings" in the Department for Education's budget.

Arson attack on Manchester mosque probed as hate crime

An arson attack on a mosque is being investigated as a hate crime, police have said.

Man who raped and killed Janet Commins in 1976 admits assault on second teenager

A former soldier who was convicted last week of raping and killing a schoolgirl 40 years ago has now admitted sexually assaulting another teenager last year.

Cricket

England humbled by South Africa at Trent Bridge

England collapsed to a 340-run defeat well inside four days as their batting failed embarrassingly once again in the second Investec Test against South Africa at Trent Bridge.

Tennis

Roger Federer celebrates into early hours after winning eighth Wimbledon title

Roger Federer admits he woke up with a sore head after celebrating a record eighth Wimbledon triumph until 5am on Monday morning.

Man charged with drug offences after death of girl, 15

A man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl who is suspected of taking a legal high, police said.

Footage sought after raid suspect dies after being restrained by public

Police are appealing for mobile phone footage of a supermarket raid after the death of a suspected robber who was restrained by members of the public.

Health and Beauty

One across: what activity practised daily can improve brain health? (10 letters)

People who do daily crosswords or puzzles have sharper brains in later life, a study suggests.

Biker seriously hurt in crash with ambulance carrying road accident victim

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a collision with an ambulance which was taking a road accident victim to hospital.

Politics

Tougher acid attack laws could come to Scotland

Acid attack convictions in Scotland could carry life sentences in Scotland, following a crackdown on the use of corrosive substances.

Double portrait to mark Duchess of Cornwall’s 70th birthday

A double portrait of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall has been released to mark Camilla's 70th birthday.

Teenager to face court over series of five ‘acid attacks’

A 16-year-old boy is due in court charged in connection with five linked acid attacks which took place in less than 90 minutes in London.

Politics

Shy Prince George reluctant diplomat on royal Brexit tour

Prince George has joined his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a major European tour but looked a little shy and uncertain as he took his first steps in Warsaw.

Health and Beauty

Specialist who claims he can help baby Charlie to examine him

An American specialist who has offered to treat Charlie Gard is expected to examine the terminally-ill baby for the first time over the next two days.

Health and Beauty

Retired lecturer ‘entombed’ by terminal illness seeks right to ‘dignified death’

A man who feels "entombed" by a terminal illness has taken his "fight for choice at the end of life" to the High Court.

Barclays and ex-bosses to face 2019 trial over alleged financial crisis deals

Barclays, its former chief executive and three top bankers will face trial in 2019 over alleged deals struck during fundraising at the height of the financial crisis.

Politics

16 South Yorkshire homes to be demolished to make way for HS2 route

New homes in South Yorkshire will be demolished after the Government confirmed the route of HS2.

Humber Bridge and poet Philip Larkin’s home in Hull to receive listed status

The Humber Bridge and the home of poet Philip Larkin are to get listed status as the built heritage of Hull is recognised during its year as UK City of Culture.

Technology

Funding for technology to identify potential terrorists in crowds

Ministers have launched a hunt for new technology to identify possible terrorists in crowds.

Cricket

England look to Alastair Cook to salvage second Test against South Africa

England know Alastair Cook represents their best chance of somehow surviving six remaining sessions at Trent Bridge - or even chasing a world-record target of 474 - to stay ahead in the Investec series against South Africa.

Tennis

Worth the wait as Murray and Hingis claim Wimbledon mixed doubles title

Jamie Murray made Martina Hingis sweat over her request to play together in the Wimbledon mixed doubles but their partnership paid off as they beat Heather Watson and Henri Kontinen to win the title on Sunday.

Health and Beauty

US doctor looks into Charlie Gard case at Great Ormond Street Hospital

The American doctor who has offered to treat Charlie Gard has attended a meeting at Great Ormond Street Hospital, to help decide whether the 11-month-old will go to the US for treatment.

Health and Beauty

Alzheimer’s and related diseases ‘tackled by boosting brain’s disposal systems’

Ramping up the brain's garbage disposal system could open up a completely new way of treating Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, scientists believe.

Tennis

Roger Federer amazes himself with Wimbledon title and eyes more grand slam glory

Roger Federer is having to reassess what might be possible after making yet more tennis history with an eighth Wimbledon title.

Tennis

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza insists she does not care about her ranking

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza says while she is winning grand slams she has no interest in her ranking - unless she becomes world number one.

Schools forced to ask parents for money due to unacceptable cuts, says mother

Schools are being forced to ask parents for money due to unacceptable cuts, according to a mother at a rally about funding.

Boy, 16, critical after crash between moped and police car

A 16 year-old youth is in a critical condition after a collision between a marked police car and a moped being ridden by three male teenagers.

Police investigating ‘hate crime’ after Tube incident

Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after a man allegedly tried to pull off a Muslim woman's hijab and spat at her friend.

Cricket

England chasing record 474 to win second Test against South Africa

England will have to rewrite Test history if they are to beat South Africa at Trent Bridge after the tourists ground out a near impregnable position.

Football

Marcus Rashford growing in stature at Manchester United

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is not only growing as a player but in stature too, having bulked up and sprouted three centimetres over the past year.

Politics

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell denies diluting pledges to cut student debt

John McDonnell has denied watering down Labour pledges to reduce student debt, insisting it remains a "real ambition" to offer help.