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 says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.

Djokovic wins five-set epic to set up Sinner semi-final
Posted on Tuesday July 07, 2026

Novak Djokovic beats Felix Auger-Aliassime in an epic five-setter to set up a blockbuster semi-final against defending champion Jannik Sinner.

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.