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• Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnsons train says Ukrainian railway firm

  A Russian drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways operator has said.

• King to ask industry leaders how AI can be developed for good of humanity

  The King will meet with leaders of the world’s most prominent artificial intelligence companies and ask them how the technology can be developed for “the good of humanity”, it has been reported.

• Erling Haaland earns 10 man Manchester City victory in fiery Old Trafford clash

  Erling Haaland secured Manchester City a memorable derby-day triumph as Manchester United failed to capitalise on Phil Foden’s sending-off on a day of contentious decisions.

• Donald Trump says Irish unity one of the naturals of all time

  US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”.

• Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead

  Kimi Antonelli took a major stride towards becoming the youngest Formula One world champion ever with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.

• Andy Burnham takes part in Great North Run for homelessness charity

  Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money for a homelessness charity.

• Man charged with concealing identity at anti immigration protest in Portsmouth

  A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings.

• Musk and Altman back calls to slow down development of AI

  Elon Musk and Sam Altman have backed a call from the boss of Anthropic for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to “slow down” to give safety measures time to catch up.

• Rayner hints at donations cap after Reform given 72m by crypto billionaires

  Angela Rayner has suggested ministers could still impose a cap on political donations in the wake of Reform UK’s £72 million gifts from two crypto-billionaires.

• Trump continues Irish visit at golf tournament

  US President Donald Trump continues his visit to Ireland on Sunday after stirring up a diplomatic row hours into the trip by backing Irish unification.

• Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka with her first US Open crown

  Elena Rybakina proved herself to be the undisputed world number one after claiming her first US Open title.

• Second cryptocurrency billionaire gives 36 million to Reform

  Reform UK has received a second £36 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.

• Protesters gather in Portsmouth as police warn against fear and violence

  Anti-migrant protesters and counter demonstrators have gathered in Portsmouth as police warned they would not tolerate incitement of fear or violence.

• Matt Peet hails Wigan squad as they claim Leaders Shield

  Wigan boss Matt Peet saluted his table-topping Warriors after beating Catalan Dragons to claim a sixth Super League Leaders Shield.

• Overgrown plants obscuring signs have caused 19 of drivers to speed poll finds

  Almost one in five drivers (19%) have accidentally broken the speed limit after being unable to see a road sign hidden by overgrown foliage, a survey suggests.

• US President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland for two day visit

  US President Donald Trump has touched down for a two-day visit to Ireland.

• Man to appear in court over violent disorder at anti migrant protests

  The first man charged over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth will appear in court as more demonstrations take place on Saturday.

• 35 million switch broadband or landline provider as cost of living bites

  Around three and a half million people have switched their landline or broadband provider over the last two years as the cost of living crisis affects households, figures show.

• Firefighters tackling blaze on 18th floor of flats

  Around 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze at an 18th-floor flat in east London.

• Crypto tycoon donates record 36m to Reform UK

  A cryptocurrency tycoon has given £36 million to Reform UK, the largest single donation to a British political party on record.

• Nine year old boys life has restarted after multiple rare blood transfusions

  A nine-year-old boy with a rare mix of blood types required transfusions using every matching unit available in the country to help cure him of a disorder that can be life-threatening if left untreated.

• Youngster Sienna Spiro bags debut number one single

  Sienna Spiro has become the youngest British female artist in more than a decade to score a number one single, according to the Official Charts Company.

• MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales

  An attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs.

• Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves figures show

  More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show.

• Kings of Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca defends Elliot Andersons claim

  Enzo Maresca believes Elliot Anderson was justified in describing Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester”.