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Wed, 8 July 2026 at 6:00 pm UTC Sir Keir Starmer has said people would have to be “supported” heading into the winter as the resumption of US strikes on Iran threatened to push energy bills higher. The Prime Minister declined to comment on the shape of any support package, which would be up to his successor, but suggested one would be needed to deal with the fallout of the Iran crisis.

The Princess of Wales has led tributes to Arthur Fery’s “fantastic achievement” as the British wildcard stormed into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a straight sets win on Centre Court. Watched by the Queen from the royal box, the 23-year-old beat Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday afternoon to set up a tie with German Alexander Zverev on Friday. In a personal tribute to Fery, the princess – who is patron of the All England Club, wrote on social media: “A memorable day at @Wimbledon.

Updated Wed, 8 July 2026 at 5:52 pm UTC The Sunday Times editor, Ben Taylor, says Nigel Farage has to decide whether he wants to ‘go down the Trumpian route’.Photograph: nigel_farage Late on Tuesday afternoon, as the British media was absorbing Nigel Farage’s shock decision to hold a byelection amid scrutiny over his finances, his Reform UK party supplied the Telegraph with a different story.

It was just supposed to be a regular, full-slate Tuesday in the baseball world. With some really good matchups, ace starters on the mound, and possible historic moments on the horizon, nobody could've expected the madness that would ensue and give us possibly the best day of MLB action we've had all season long.

US President Donald Trump offered NATO allies an unexpected warm embrace as they wrapped up a key summit on Wednesday after earlier lashing out at them over their response to his war on Iran. It was an abrupt swing from antagonism to affection within the space of a few short hours, illustrating the wide range of emotions exhibited by the mercurial US leader. "It was amazing, actually.

Wed, 8 July 2026 at 5:41 pm UTC Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle of his wish to leave and join Arsenal this summer. According to the Athletic, Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of the Brazil international and have indicated a willingness of how much they will pay for the midfielder. LIVE BLOG: All the latest transfer news and rumours Guimaraes has two years left on his contract at St James’ Park, having signed a five-year extension in October 2023.

When Shameless premiered in 2011, Emmy Rossum understood the pay disparity between her and costar William H. Macy. He was, after all, No. 1 on the call sheet. But by Season 3, Rossum, who famously starred as Fiona Gallagher on the series, felt she had earned the right to be paid equally to Macy. Her request was ultimately denied. During contract negotiations for Season 8, Rossum was ready to rehash the conversation.

Count Binface had been looking forward to a relaxing journey back to his home planet of Sigma IX when Nigel Farage dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday. Instead, Britain’s hottest new political property said he was left with no choice but to perform a swift intergalactic handbrake turn when news broke that Farage had resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering the possibility of a byelection in the English coastal constituency he has represented since 2024.

A Palestinian aid worker who had organised screenings of World Cup matches in Gaza was killed by an Israeli missile strike just before the game between Egypt and Argentina on Tuesday evening. Two brothers aged eight and 10 and another man who was in the street near the site of the attack were also killed. Mohamed al-Wahidi, 57, the director of the Egyptian Committee in Gaza, had worked for years on aid and development projects in the Palestinian territory.

Education, scientific cooperation and cultural exchange are being presented as tools for dialogue at the first International Forum of Islamic Civilisation, as scholars and officials gather in Uzbekistan to discuss the role of Islamic heritage in contemporary global debates. More than 450 scholars, religious leaders, diplomats and researchers from more than 50 countries are taking part in the five-day forum, held across Tashkent, Samarkand and Termez.