UK's Rishi Sunak wins third round leadership vote

Storyful
Police Smash Car Window to Rescue Dog as Heat Wave Hits UK
Police in England have warned residents not to leave dogs in hot cars after an officer had to smash a car window to get to a shih tzu in distress in Nottingham on Monday, August 8.Body camera footage shows police coming to the dog’s aid on the 81-degree day, and rushing the animal to the vet.“The small black shih tzu was barking and panting inside a locked car,” Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement. "The windows were left slightly open but it was not enough to prevent the dog collapsing.“Thankfully, police arrived just in time to save his life,” the department said. “They smashed the car’s window, gave him water and rushed him to a local vet in the back of a police car.”The dog’s body temperature reached 102.4 degrees Fahrenheit (39.1 Celsius) but the canine was “making a good recovery,” police said.A heat-health alert due to high temperatures was extended for another week on Friday. Credit: Nottinghamshire Police via Storyful
2 days ago
The Guardian
More wildfires across UK feared as temperatures forecast to reach 35C
Amber heat warning in place in parts of England and Wales, and very hot weather expected over rest of weekend
10 hours ago
AFP
Kenya's Odinga slightly ahead in presidential race: early results
Kenya's one-time opposition leader Raila Odinga is slightly ahead in the presidential race, partial official results showed Saturday, as the country remains on tenterhooks for the final election outcome.
11 hours ago
The Independent
Salman Rushdie – live: Author ‘alive’ after being stabbed in neck on stage at New York event
The author, 75, was the target of a ‘fatwa’ by Iranian religious leaders over his 1988 book The Satanic Verses
a day ago
AFP
Man Utd battered by Brentford as Man City, Arsenal maintain perfect start
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Brentford to sink to the bottom of the Premier League on Saturday, while Manchester City went top as the champions rolled over Bournemouth 4-0.
11 hours ago
Evening Standard
Tyson Fury: Boxing legend announces second retirement on 34th birthday
Tyson Fury has announced his second retirement from boxing after failing to entice Derek Chisora into a trilogy fight. The 34-year-old revealed he would step back into the ring and had publicly revealed he was keen to face Chisora, who he has twice beaten before. Fury turned 34 on Friday and posted a message on social media saying: "Massive thanks to everyone who had an input in my career over the years & after long hard conversations (I’ve finally) decided to walk away & on my 34th birthday I say Bon voyage."
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Best mobile phones for elderly people that keep things simple
Simple and easy to use devices are a click away
2 days ago
The Guardian
Lewis Hamilton, the world’s fastest driver, is right, motoring’s no fun any more
He can whizz around a track at 200mph but can’t bear constantly being on high alert for idiots on the road
12 hours ago
Euronews
European firefighters help fight blaze in Gironde
Firefighters from across Europe have joined their French counterparts to help battle several wildfires, including in the south-west of the country.
10 hours ago
Oxford Mail
Oxford Cheetahs aim to end comeback campaign with silverware in home event
AARON Summers is aiming to end Oxford Cheetahs’ comeback campaign with silverware in tonight’s Championship Pairs.
2 days ago
PA Media: UK News
Man remanded on murder charge over shootings which left one dead and wife hurt
Finlay MacDonald, 39, appeared in court on Friday over a series of incidents in north-west Scotland earlier in the week.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Fareham: Man, 34, mauled to death by dog in park tragedy
A man has died after being mauled by a dog in a park in a town near Portsmouth. Hampshire Police said they had arrested a 20 year-old man from Fareham on suspicion of being the owner or person in charge of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death. The dog was also secured and removed from the scene.
2 days ago
Evening Standard
Drought will mean poor quality potato crop and financial losses, farmers say
NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said the situation was ‘hugely challenging’ for farmers.
a day ago
The Independent
Monkeypox outbreak: Expert warns there of 'limited supply' of vaccines worldwide
Monkeypox outbreak: Expert warns there of 'limited supply' of vaccines worldwideSky News
2 days ago
The Telegraph
Letters: Does the country need another three weeks of the Tory leadership contest?
SIR – As the country struggles with multiple serious problems, the Government is in a state of torpor.
2 hours ago
Evening Standard
Met Police Covid fine for ‘partying’ while sitting at desk was ‘slap in face’, says cleared office worker
Gregory Vooght was accused by the Metropolitan Police of flouting the pandemic restrictions, but told a court he was sitting at his desk working when officers arrived.
13 hours ago
The Guardian
Cricket is about to reach tipping point with power grab of alternative season
The latest announcement of T20 leagues in South Africa and the UAE is significant – franchise cricket is ready to take over
20 hours ago
York Press
Big bills for motorists who didn't respond to court summons
Four drivers and car owners are facing large bills after they failed to respond to court summons and were convicted in their absence.
10 hours ago
Herald Scotland
‘Perk’ of hybrid work threatens staff dissent
With Scotland recording the biggest increase in home working of all the UK regions during the first quarter of this year, one recruitment expert is warning of a growing divide between the “haves” and “have-nots” of hybrid employment.
23 hours ago
Evening Standard
Remote Icelandic community fights to save pufflings with puffin patrols
Residents of Heimaey, an island off the coast of Iceland, form puffin patrols to rescue chicks
9 hours ago

Latest stories