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• Counter terrorism officers assisting investigation after pedestrians hit by car

  Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives.

• Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games

  Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham head coach after seven matches in charge.

• More than 200 new Best Start family hubs to open

  More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents.

• Seven people seriously injured and man arrested as pedestrians hit by car

  A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby.

• Kimi Antonelli claims second straight victory with Japanese Grand Prix success

  Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

• Regional leaders meet to discuss ending war as Houthi rebels enter fighting

  Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war.

• Half a million gather in London for biggest anti far right demo say organisers

  An estimated half a million people gathered in London for “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right”, organisers said.

• Together rally leaders hopeful turnout has intimidated far right to stay away

  Organisers of a mass demonstration in central London are hopeful they have “intimidated the far right” away from a counter-protest.

• Royal Regiment of Scotland to celebrate 20th anniversary

  Events are being held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with one senior officer saying it is an opportunity to recognise “everyone who has served with us”.

• Death toll from deadly meningitis highlighted in new report

  The death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world.

• Met Police reviewing CCTV in review of Morgan McSweeney phone theft

  The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports.

• Pregnant women and cancer patients at risk because of sonographer shortage

  Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a growing shortage of sonographers, experts have warned.

• Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI charge relating to Florida car crash

  Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida.

• BMI may misclassify people as overweight or obese study suggests

  The body mass index (BMI) system may be misdiagnosing people as overweight or obese, according to a study.

• Asylum seeker who abducted and raped 12 year old girl jailed for 15 years

  An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years.

• Iran war leading to temporary shortages at some petrol pumps

  That's according to the boss of Asda

• Police seek breakthrough in 1993 murder of woman

  The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal

• Lord Mandelson to be asked for personal phone messages for release of files

  That's according to Whitehall sources

• Jude Bellingham to miss England friendly against Uruguay

  He could feature against Japan next week

• Damson Idris to star in Netflix adaptation of The Lords Day

  It is based on the novel by the best-selling author, Michael Dobbs

• Government says under fives should not be on screens for more than an hour a day

  Infants with the higher screen time are less likely to be read to or go on trips outside

• Olivia Dean wins big at the MOBOs

  Singer scoops song of the year, album of the year, and best female act

• World Cup heartbreak for home nations

  Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all miss out on next summer's tournament in the US

• Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competition

  The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games.

• UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among worlds major economies

  The UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show.