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Johnson makes vaccine pledge as G7 summit opens in Cornwall

Johnson makes vaccine pledge as G7 summit opens in Cornwall

It is the first G7 summit to take place in person since 2019 and Boris Johnson has made recovering from the coronavirus pandemic a major theme.

Rise in Delta-variant Covid cases should ‘ring alarm’ over lockdown lifting

Rise in Delta-variant Covid cases should ‘ring alarm’ over lockdown lifting

Some reports suggest a possible delay to the easing of restrictions on June 21 is being considered.

Pc who struck Dalian Atkinson believed he posed a threat, court told

Pc who struck Dalian Atkinson believed he posed a threat, court told

Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith denies assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

15-year-old boy killed in stabbing near London school

15-year-old boy killed in stabbing near London school

The incident happened during the morning school run on Friday.

Wembley park stabbings trial shown alleged demonic pact to ‘sacrifice women’

Wembley park stabbings trial shown alleged demonic pact to ‘sacrifice women’

Danyal Hussein denies murdering Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman in north-west London last year.

Shelter rehomes dog that weighs same as a baby elephant

Shelter rehomes dog that weighs same as a baby elephant

The charity said Galahad, a mastiff, is the largest dog they have ever cared for in their Canterbury shelter.

Covid passports not the answer to lockdown exit, say MPs

Covid passports not the answer to lockdown exit, say MPs

The Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee said any plans for Covid-status certification should be scrapped.

Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures

Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures

South Western Railway advised passengers not to travel on Friday.

Raheem Sterling honoured for promoting racial equality in sport

Raheem Sterling honoured for promoting racial equality in sport

The Manchester City forward was made an MBE after fronting anti-racism and discrimination campaigns.

Father gets tattoo on his head to match daughter’s brain surgery scar

Father gets tattoo on his head to match daughter’s brain surgery scar

Four-year-old Esme Lambert was diagnosed with a rare high-grade form of ependymoma, a brain tumour near the spinal cord, aged two.

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion protesters join march at G7 summit

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion protesters join march at G7 summit

Climate campaigners paraded from St Ives Leisure Centre to the centre of the town, escorted by police who redirected cars en route.

Kate and US First Lady visit school to discuss early years learning

Kate and US First Lady visit school to discuss early years learning

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are taking part in their first G7 events – another milestone in their progression as senior royals.

Cummings evidence release could breach code of conduct, No 10 suggests

Cummings evidence release could breach code of conduct, No 10 suggests

Dominic Cummings told ITV he would be releasing his evidence over a number of allegations ‘shortly’.

Joan Eardley paintings fetch more than £220,000 in centenary year

Joan Eardley paintings fetch more than £220,000 in centenary year

In the same auction, Sir Henry Raeburn’s portrait of Lady Carnegie sold for £100,000.

Boris Johnson tells fans not to boo England players taking the knee

Boris Johnson tells fans not to boo England players taking the knee

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman earlier this week declined to condemn those who booed players

Marcus Rashford pays tribute to ‘superstar’ football YouTuber who died aged 17

Marcus Rashford pays tribute to ‘superstar’ football YouTuber who died aged 17

The teenager used his platform to share videos documenting his time in hospital.

Welsh football fan in Baku unable to attend team’s Euro 2020 matches

Welsh football fan in Baku unable to attend team’s Euro 2020 matches

Neale Jones, from Merthyr Tydfil, is based in the Azerbaijan capital but work commitments mean he will miss the crucial football matches.

Murder accused was told ‘you won’t get away with this’, jury hears

Murder accused was told ‘you won’t get away with this’, jury hears

Brian McIntosh and Will Henry were found dead in a car parked behind industrial units.

Fan zone low-risk but linked issues like more travel may be problematic – expert

Fan zone low-risk but linked issues like more travel may be problematic – expert

Up to 6,000 people per day will attend the event in Glasgow Green for the duration of the Euro 2020 football tournament.

Boris Johnson pledges £430 million in global education funding

Boris Johnson pledges £430 million in global education funding

Campaigners said the Prime Minister was offering half measures.

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