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• Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38 show tour

  Oasis are to return to Knebworth more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park, as part of their 38-show Live 27 world tour.

• Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his father

  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s.

• Workers return to packed lunches to cope with rising cost of living

  Office workers are increasingly returning to packed lunches as they seek to protect household budgets from the rising cost of living, a survey has suggested.

• Hundreds of hospitality businesses call on Burnham to lower VAT

  More than 800 hospitality businesses have written to the Prime Minister urging him to set out how he will introduce a lower rate of VAT.

• TUC leader calls for end to outsourcing rip off

  A senior union leader has called for an end to the “outsourcing rip-off” which he warned was treating hundreds of thousands of workers as second class citizens

• Sir Gary Oldman and Zendaya among Emmy nominees as The Pitt tipped for win

  Sir Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden and Zendaya are among the 2026 Emmy nominees, in a ceremony where HBO Max drama The Pitt is tipped for victory with 25 nods.

• Ore Oduba voices concern over pornography effects on children

  Ore Oduba has warned that pornography “will educate our children” without intervention.

• Here Come The Boys Four Strictly Come Dancing stars to go on tour with new show

  Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec, Carlos Gu, Gorka Marquez and Julian Caillon will go on tour together with a brand new show.

• Wayne Rooney fumes at horrendous VAR following Erling Haalands derby winner

  Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said it was “baffling” VAR awarded Erling Haaland’s winner in the Manchester derby.

• Speedboat killer sentenced after stabbing partner with barbecue tongs

  Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months with a further four years on extended licence after violently assaulting his girlfriend, including stabbing her with pointed barbecue tongs.

• Trump comments on Irish unity show debate is very much alive Michelle ONeill

  Donald Trump’s comments in support of Irish unity show that the debate is “very much alive”, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

• Reforms Tice hits out at Labour hypocrisy over 72m donations row

  Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice accused Labour of “hyperventilating hypocrisy” over the £72 million of donations received by his party from two crypto-billionaires.

• 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.