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Gentle into that good night? Not Boris Johnson

New York Times: He may be leaving Downing St, but few expect him to cede the spotlight.

The Beatles' Liverpool: How to walk in the footsteps of the Fab Four

From historic gig venues to modern exhibitions, the group's legacy is all over the city

Putin's rumoured girlfriend hit by US sanctions

Former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva is reportedly Putin's romantic partner.

Prince Charles' charity donation from bin Ladens

Sunday Times reports royal advisors urged the heir to the throne to refuse the $1.9m.

Editorial: Welcome return of the Friendly Games

OPINION: Our editorial on the start of the XXII Commonwealth Games.

Doctor's grim diagnosis for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

The WikiLeaks founder has been given a bleak outlook after extensive medical examinations.

Accidental nuclear war with China a 'growing risk'

The West must not stumble into uncontrolled conflict with Beijing, warns security adviser.

Boris Johnson's lavish wedding party plans revealed

Boris Johnson is set to have his grandest and most romantic wedding yet in the Cotswolds.

Airport boss says travellers are faking disabilities to bypass queues

Heathrow chief executive says they are aware of fraudulent requests for wheelchair use.

UK braces for record heat after warmest night

Forecasters say temperatures in Britain may reach 41C as heatwave sweeps in.

As temperatures top 38C, Britain takes an involuntary siesta

New York Times: Most of the UK is under a 'red' heat warning for the first time ever.

'A sulky teenager': Boris Johnson takes back seat as Conservatives feud

The departing UK prime minister has largely disappeared from the scene.

Shock retirement: Ben Stokes calls 'last game'

Newly minted England Test captain Ben Stokes has made a shock retirement decision.

Red alert: UK swelters in extreme heat

Rail lines buckle, airports close as temperatures near 40C for the first time.

Prime Minister race in Britain remains unsettled in wake of Johnson's departure

New York Times: Rishi Sunak is the current front-runner.

Aussie Twitter shares hot tips ahead of UK heatwave

Advice from Australian MD on rehydration includes drink half a pint of beer… checks out.

A to Z of Ardern's four trips in four months

Jacinda Ardern - four trips in four months and what they mean to NZ foreign policy.

'Climate change faster than anticipated': Warning 'thousands could die' as heatwave hits UK

'Climate models have shown that 40C is possible in the UK in the current climate.'