Burnham will be bolder but stick to Labour manifesto, deputy leader says
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.

Digital ID plan to be scrapped in Burnham's first major policy pledge
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
Posted on Sunday July 19, 2026

One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls "one of the most massive ballistic attacks" on Ukraine's capital.