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• Craig Bellamy says Wales job is best role in the world as he changes focus

  Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak.

• Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England Thomas Tuchel

  Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season.

• Starmer calls for joint effort with business on Iran war economic impact

  Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden.

• Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022

  Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates.

• Ulster hes back Schwarzenegger recalls breakthrough on return to Belfast

  Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree.

• Two discharged from hospital after car ploughed into pedestrians in Derby

  Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers.

• Russell Brands rape trial delayed until October

  Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October.

• Short bursts of daily exercise could slash risk of major diseases

  Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests.

• Motorists rushed to buy fuel in Iran war aftermath data reveals

  Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed.

• Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade

  Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war.

• Cadbury World unveils worlds largest mini egg

  Cadbury World has unveiled the “world’s largest” mini egg, dubbed the Mega Mini Egg, which will be on show for chocolate fans to view from Monday.

• Councils told to use one stop shop app to end faff of paying for parking

  Councils will be pushed to sign up to a “one-stop-shop” parking app designed to stop the “faff” of paying to park, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said.

• 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.