Farage resigns as MP and vows to fight by-election amid finances row
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems and Restore Britain rule out standing in the by-election, in an effective boycott.

Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.

Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.