Haleema Khan told the inquest into Sudesh Amman’s death she had ‘no idea’ her son was going to strikeThe mother of a terrorist killed by police after going on a stabbing rampage in south London described instantly “knowing” her son was responsible when…
‘Great pace and creativity’: Aston Villa sign Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen
Jamaica forward joins Villa on contract to 2025Bailey says he likes to entertain and ‘do my tricks’Aston Villa have completed the signing of Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported £30m. The forward, who will be 24 next week, has a contract to…
Ben Whittaker takes Olympic silver after defeat in light-heavyweight final
Team GB fighter beaten to gold by Cuba’s Arlen LópezClarke has to settle for bronze after semi-final defeatBen Whittaker had to settle for Olympic silver after dropping a split decision to Cuba’s Arlen López in the men’s light-heavyweight final.The tal…
Police appeal for information after teenager stabbed to death in Birmingham
West Midlands police seek contact details of family of Brahane Yordanos, who do not yet know of her killingDetectives are trying to find the family of a 19-year-old woman found fatally stabbed at her home in Birmingham. West Midlands police named the v…
Man, woman and boy, 13, arrested over death of five-year-old in Bridgend
Child’s body pulled from Ogmore River in Sarn, south Wales, on SaturdayA 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a five-year-old boy who was pulled from a river in Brid…
Hundreds demand reparations for Windrush generation
Event in Brixton marking end of slavery in British empire also hears calls for restored citizenshipHundreds of people have gathered in south London to call for reparations and restored citizenship for the Windrush generation and their descendants.The e…
Russell Martin leaves MK Dons to become new Swansea City manager
The former Scotland international signs three-year deal‘He very much fits the profile of a young and hungry coach’Russell Martin has been appointed Swansea’s new manager on a three-year deal.The former Scotland international moves to the Liberty Stadiu…
‘Highly likely’ Iran carried out deadly oil tanker attack, says Dominic Raab
Foreign secretary backs Israeli PM’s claims Iran was behind attack that killed one Briton and one RomanianThe UK has said it is “highly likely” that Iran carried out an “unlawful and callous attack” on a ship in the Middle East, which left a Briton dea…
Scottish independence vote will happen if public wants it, says Michael Gove
Gove says referendum will occur if there is ‘a settled will in favour’, as Ian Blackford says voters have already spokenThe UK government would not stand in the way of another vote on Scottish independence if it is the “settled will” of voters, Michael…
Britain take leads into final day of Olympic team and individual eventing
Townend, Collett and McEwen well clear in team eventWorld No 1 Townend also leads individual competitionGreat Britain’s eventers will go for Olympic gold in team and individual competitions on Monday after a vintage collection of cross-country performa…