General election 2024 latest: Labour accuses Sunak of lying at debate as UK stats officials investigate tax claim

Sara Sharif's father and stepmother are being sentenced for her murder after a campaign of abuse that led to her death at age 10, with her uncle also convicted for causing or allowing her death. The trio inflicted 70 injuries on Sara, including fractures, burns, bite marks, and scalding wounds before fleeing to Pakistan. The sentencing is set to take place at the Old Bailey following their guilty verdicts last Wednesday. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent tell important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change. By donating, you enable journalists to report on critical issues and provide unbiased analysis accessible to all. Sir Keir Starmer will attend the JEF conference in Estonia to discuss support for Ukraine and visit British troops on Russia's border, highlighting the need for increased capability and funding to deter Russian threats. Full Article

Yang Tengbo, a 50-year-old businessman and alleged Chinese spy, was barred from the UK in 2023 due to concerns about national security. After pressure from MPs, he was named and denied any wrongdoing, dismissing claims of espionage. Mr. Yang studied in China, moved to the UK in 2002 for further education, and is now at the center of allegations involving the Royal Family. Full Article

The Office for Environmental Protection found that the government and regulators, including Defra and the Environment Agency, breached environmental law by allowing water firms to discharge sewage through combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into England's rivers and seas. This failure to regulate CSOs properly has contributed to the pollution of water bodies in England, leading to public outrage and calls for stricter enforcement. Conservation charity WildFish criticized the public bodies for permitting water companies to unlawfully...

A man has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash involving a stolen Porsche in Smethwick, near Birmingham, where a two-year-old boy died and four adults were injured. The collision occurred on Dartmouth Road late Saturday night, with the driver of the Porsche fleeing the scene. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, while the injured adults are being treated at the hospital, with two in serious condition and two stable....

Former President Trump praised Turkey's military strength under President Erdoğan, highlighting their powerful army. He recalled a decision to withdraw soldiers from a potentially dangerous situation, which he believed saved lives. Trump expressed his belief that Turkey is behind regional unrest, calling President Erdoğan smart and tough, while acknowledging uncertainty about the region's future. Full Article