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UEFA World Cup boycott remains as FIFAs support of Infantino changes nothing

A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino apologising over the handling of a private investor plan.

Electrical failure causes rail disruption in Midlands and north west England

An electricity supply failure at a communications centre is causing major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England, National Rail has said.

Former reality star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months

Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months at Chelmsford Crown Court for breaching a restraining order

Farmer jailed for life for murdering man and hiding body in barrel

A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years.

Two arrested after police officers hurt during second night of disorder in town

Two men have been arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in a market town which has seen anti-immigration protests.

Just 14 of Englands rivers lakes and coastal waters in good ecological health

Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveals.

Gianni Infantino retains FIFA boards support after crisis meeting in Morocco

Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors.

Experts warn that water scarcity may continue despite flood alerts

Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned.

Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul wearing Trabzonspor shirt to finalise move

Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side.

TV dog trainer Graeme Hall joins Strictly Come Dancing I cant wait

TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.”

Ryanair passenger numbers reach new high

Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July.

No disciplinary proceedings against police officer who shot Chris Kaba

The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed.

Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden

A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said.

Man charged in connection with death of nine year old girl

A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath.

Body recovered in search for boy 13 in sea off East Yorkshire coast

A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said.

Paris Hilton shares traumatising effect of finding fame at early age

Paris Hilton has admitted her experience finding fame at an early age was “traumatising sometimes”.

Single sex spaces code comes in force more than year after Supreme Court ruling

Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year-and-a-half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.

Police Federation threatens legal action over early release of Pc Harpers killers

A Police Federation chief has threatened to take the Government to court to stop Pc Andrew Harper’s killers being released from prison early.

Burnham not considering public inquiry into Epsteins UK activities

Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein despite claims the Government was “looking into” holding one, it is understood.

Cate Blanchett praises William for being extraordinary climate leader

Academy award-winning actress Cate Blanchett has praised the Prince of Wales for being an “extraordinary” climate leader.