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UK should finally acknowledge role in 1953 Iran coup, says David Owen
Former foreign secretary says doing so would benefit both reform movement in country and Britain’s credibilityThe UK should finally acknowledge its leading role in the 1953 coup that toppled Iran’s last democratically elected leader, for the sake of Britain’s credibility and the... #press
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Keir Starmer urged to defend lawyers after Tories’ ‘targeted campaign’
Exclusive: Martin Forde KC says fellow professionals are ‘bewildered’ at silence over case of Jacqueline McKenzieKeir Starmer is facing calls to defend the legal profession against government attacks on “lefty lawyers”, amid further concerns for the safety of an immigration... #press
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Mount Etna eruption leads to flight cancellations at Sicily’s Catania airport
Catania’s mayor has banned the use of motorcycles and bikes while many streets in the city remain covered by ash as a result of the erupting volcanoFlights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted after an eruption from nearby... #press
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Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’
Study of more than 2m pregnancies in England found link between severity of mental health difficulties and adverse outcomes at birthWomen who struggle with their mental health have an almost 50% higher risk of preterm births, according to the biggest study of its kind.The... #press
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Bibby Stockholm: Home Office ‘should accept blame’ for delay in removing people
Mayor of Portland says ‘buck stops with Suella Braverman’ after it took three days to inform ministers about outbreakThe Home Office should accept responsibility for failing to immediately remove asylum seekers from a giant barge after the... #press
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Darren Campbell no longer with GB on eve of World Athletics Championships
Absence comes amid difference of opinion with UKA’s MaguireNews is the latest bump in the road for team before BudapestBritain’s preparations for the World Athletics Championships are facing more turbulence with Darren Campbell, the popular head of sprints and relays, no... #press
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Man dies after being injured at Everton stadium construction site
‘Major incident’ reportedly involving heavy machinery leads to death of 26-year-oldA 26-year-old man has been killed in a “major incident” reportedly involving heavy machinery at the construction site of the new Everton stadium.Emergency services including an air ambulance arrived at... #press
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I smoked neurotically on the day of my A-level results. But I would be much more nervous today | Zoe Williams
It took 26 cigarettes before I was ready to open that envelope. The situation is now harder in every way – and trite statements about success and failure won’t comfort school leaversIt is A-level results... #press
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Parents of baby killed by their husky in Lincolnshire given suspended sentences
Vince King and Karen Alcock were racing 19 dogs near Woodhall Spa when one fatally mauled their three-month-old daughterThe parents of a three-month-old girl who was mauled to death by one of their husky dogs have been given suspended jail sentences.A judge... #press
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‘The girls are ready to fight’ – England’s Keira Walsh fired up for Australia semi
England midfielder hopes to silence raucous home crowdAustralia only side to have beaten England under WiegmanKeira Walsh is hoping England can silence the raucous home crowd on Wednesday when they play co-hosts Australia in a mouthwatering World Cup... #press
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Hawaii fires: death toll stands at 96 as hundreds remain missing
Governor Josh Green says he expects deaths to rise as fire crews search destroyed Maui town of Lahaina for missing peopleThe death toll from the Maui wildfires stood at 96 on Monday, the worst recorded in the US in more than 100 years.Officials said the number of dead could grow. Hundreds remained missing.... #press
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TIM review – sinister household gadget leads AI thriller of android infatuation
Walking robot who looks like a Nazi youth leader turns out – surprise surprise – to have creepy designs on his ownerAs if the future of AI wasn’t already nightmarish enough, along comes this British sci-fi thriller with its storyline about an AI servant becoming... #press
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‘I was transformed’: the power of Brazilian jazz legend Bola Sete
The late guitarist, who would have just turned 100, blew the minds of Carlos Santana, John Fahey and more with his hypnotic technique and expansive creative visionSan Francisco, early 1962. For Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete – who would have turned 100 last month – a night would hardly go by... #press
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Two men stabbed in homophobic attack outside London nightclub
Pair were treated in hospital and discharged after attack in Clapham high street on Sunday nightTwo men were taken to hospital after being stabbed in a homophobic attack outside a south London nightclub.The pair, one in their 20s and the other in their 30s, were in Clapham high street at about... #press
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Photo that solves Sgt. Pepper McCartney mystery up for auction
Rumours that musician was not present for the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band photoshoot are proven false by picture, say UK auctioneersA vivid image of the Beatles and a memo from their record company’s PR manager busting a myth that Paul McCartney was not present at the photoshoot for... #press
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Cycling World Championships 2023 – in pictures
For the first time, the UCI brought the world’s greatest riders together in one place as Scotland played host to the ultimate tests of talent, tenacity and toughness. The power of the bike was shown by a two-wheeled Olympics and Paralympics Continue reading... #press
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Should we sell inherited house and staircase our shared-ownership flat to 100%?
Half the profit in former family home, now rented out, would raise enough to buy our home outright but not leave much of a nest eggQ My mother recently died, leaving my sister and me 50% shares in the former family home. The house is currently privately let and... #press
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We’re all living longer. Instead of struggling to stay young, why not learn to age well? | Devi Sridhar
While the ultra-wealthy spend millions on bizarre elixirs, the rest of us can follow these simple steps to enjoy a better lifeIn the words of Taylor Swift, I might be “feeling 22” but the reality is that my 39th birthday approaches and with that the slow creep to... #press
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Fears UK’s cashless society will leave more than just the vulnerable behind
There have long been concerns that older people will suffer as we ditch coins and notes, but other groups, such as tourists, may also be affectedArmando Bordalo e Sá planned ahead before coming to London for a five-day trip this summer, exchanging euros for sterling at... #press
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‘Just another opponent’: Matildas play down England rivalry ahead of World Cup clash
Brazil and US among bigger rivals for Australia, says Lydia WilliamsTwo nations share traditional rivalries in men’s competitionsAustralia have downplayed a rivalry with England ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash with the Lionesses on Wednesday. The two nations... #press
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