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Donald Trump has branded London mayor Sadiq Khan a "disaster" and a "national disgrace" following two fatal stabbings and a shooting in London in the space of 24 hours.

More homes in Lincolnshire are being evacuated after a river burst its banks following heavy rain which has battered the UK this week.

British boxer Tyson Fury has won his bout against German Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas after knocking him out in the second round.

The original girl power group The Spice Girls have ended their long-awaited reunion tour at Wembley Stadium, after a sell-out run in London.

Boris Johnson's runaway Tory leadership bandwagon is gathering more pace with a surge in support in two opinion polls and a new high-profile backer, Esther McVey.

The British-Iranian mother jailed in Iran on spying charges has begun a new hunger strike, her husband has said.

A man who chased people while wearing a Friday the 13th-style mask and wielding a meat cleaver and knife has been arrested.

Former Love Island contestant Sherif Lanre has spoken out after he was booted off the ITV reality show last week.

Chris Froome has said he is "lucky to be here" after sustaining multiple fractures in a high-speed bike crash.

A man has been charged after a woman with a toddler was stabbed in north London.

Hong Kong is preparing for more huge protests today over the controversial and unpopular extradition bill that has come under heavy criticism.

On a bridge by Hong Kong's government headquarters, messages to the authorities plaster the walls.

Notre Dame in Paris held its first Mass since the fire which caused enormous damage to the cathedral's roof and destroyed its spire.

Billions of eyes will be fixed on one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world as neighbouring countries and arch rivals, India and Pakistan, go head to head in what is expected to be a thrilling Cricket World Cup showdown in Manchester on Sunday. 

Riot police in Brazil have clashed with demonstrators exchanging volleys of tear gas and fireworks during a day of protest venting frustration at the country's leadership.

Revered Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, famed for a film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and for staging extravagant opera productions, has died aged 96.

The British-Iranian mother jailed in Iran on spying charges has begun a new hunger strike, her husband has said.

Amanda Knox has broken down in tears on her first return to Italy since her acquittal in the murder of her flatmate Meredith Kercher.

The only known recording of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo may have been found by researchers.

The symbol of resistance in Khartoum is delivered by hand.

Justin Rose remains in the hunt for a second US Open title after moving within a shot of leader Gary Woodland after the third round at Pebble Beach.

Manchester United are interested in signing Issa Diop and willing to pay £45m plus a player for the West Ham defender, Sky Sports News understands.

Derby have entered talks with Frank Lampard over an extension to his contract - although Chelsea are still expected to make a formal approach to hire him, Sky Sports News understands.

The UEFA European U21 Championship begins on Sunday, but who are the favourites, and what shape are Aidy Boothroyd's England in?

England will be aiming for glory as the U21 Euros get under way on Sunday, but can you guess how many caps some well-known faces earned for the side?

The original girl power group The Spice Girls have ended their long-awaited reunion tour at Wembley Stadium, after a sell-out run in London.

Former Love Island contestant Sherif Lanre has spoken out after he was booted off the ITV reality show last week.

Revered Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, famed for a film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet and for staging extravagant opera productions, has died aged 96.

Police will not take action against Jo Brand after she made a joke about throwing battery acid at politicians.

The only known recording of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo may have been found by researchers.

Children will often do anything for sweets, but one American boy has taken his desire for confectionery to the extreme.

A NASA spacecraft has spotted curious shapes on the surface of Mars closely resembling the Starfleet logo from the sci-fi hit TV show, Star Trek.

A lizard has left behind hot and sunny Greece for South Wales after sneaking into a holidaymaker's suitcase.

A stately home is asking people to return parts of a whale skeleton so it can be restored.

An 11-year-old boy is eating at least five meals a day to save his father from leukaemia.

It was a gift that symbolised the friendship between two world leaders but now, much like the bond between them, it is no more.

A teenager in Canada has blamed a bathroom emergency brought on by "too many hot wings" for his speedy driving, which resulted in him getting a ticket.

The UK's second-largest five-a-side football venue owner‎ is being circled by potential bidders after its lender drafted in advisers to explore a review of its options.

Lord Sugar has backed Boris Johnson as the next prime minister - despite having previously suggested he should be jailed for misleading the public over Brexit.

Arcadia Group is to cut 170 jobs at its London headquarters after Sir Phillip Green's high street retail empire averted collapse.

The Metropolitan Police has warned protesters they will deploy officers and equipment to monitor airspace around Heathrow this Tuesday.

The owner of Monsoon Accessorize is facing demands from landlords to alter the terms of a multimillion pound support package to be unveiled by the fashion retailer next week.

Guy Hands, one of Britain's most prominent financiers, is in talks to sell a disputed portfolio of two dozen care homes to a specialist real estate investor for more than £200m.

Holidaymakers who book Ryanair flights from abroad are paying inflated fares after being slapped with rip-off exchange rates, a consumer group has said.

Shell Energy Retail has been forced to pay £390,000 compensation and refunds after overcharging customers.

A new rule written into the UK's Advertising Codes should mean adverts that perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes are taken off TV.

Vodafone customers worldwide have faced disruption to their mobile internet and broadband services because of a glitch.

Boris Johnson's runaway Tory leadership bandwagon is gathering more pace with a surge in support in two opinion polls and a new high-profile backer, Esther McVey.

Tory leadership contender Sajid Javid has said a "coronation" of Boris Johnson as the party's next leader would be a mistake, declaring: "We had a coronation last time, it didn't work out well."

Jeremy Corbyn has been called "pathetic" after saying the government needed to provide "credible evidence" that Iran was responsible for attacks on two oil tankers.

Five candidates vying to be the next prime minister are spending the weekend figuring out how best to take on the runaway leader in the race - Boris Johnson.

The field of Conservative leadership contenders has slimmed to six after Health Secretary Matt Hancock dropped out of the race.