In pictures: Stars grace the red carpet for Bafta Film Awards

Grab your dancing crew for a chance to win a VIP table for four at Perth's lively Boot Scootin’ Stories line dancing event, featuring a professional instructor and a mix of country classics. Enjoy a delicious feast after dancing, with entries closing at 12:00pm on Friday, August 1, 2025; participants must be 18+ and can find the code word in The West Australian's PLAY magazine. Want More Context? 🔎

During a five-day golf visit to Scotland, President Trump aims to discuss potential improvements to the US-UK trade deal, particularly regarding tariffs on steel and Scotch whisky, with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Amidst a significant police presence and anti-Trump protests, Trump's itinerary includes meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Scottish First Minister John Swinney. Want More Context? 🔎

Washington — Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer stated she answered every question posed by Todd Blanche, a Justice Department official, during two days of meetings, discussing numerous individuals and topics related to her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for aiding Epstein's abuse of underage girls, has been subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, while former President Trump indicated he hasn't considered a pardon for her. Want More Context? 🔎

Graham Thorpe, a former England cricketer and coach, took his own life on August 4, 2024, after struggling with depression and anxiety, exacerbated by losing his job in 2022. A coroner's inquest revealed significant failings in his mental health care, noting that he had not been seen in person for over four months despite expressing suicidal thoughts. Want More Context? 🔎

Protests in Tunisia Against President Kais SaiedHundreds of Tunisian activists protested in the capital, denouncing President Kais Saied's rule as authoritarian and demanding the release of jailed opposition leaders and journalists. Marking the fourth anniversary of Saied's power grab in 2021, protesters claimed Tunisia has become an "open-air prison" amid mass arrests and politically motivated trials. Want More Context? 🔎

One year after a devastating wildfire in Jasper, Alta., which destroyed 358 homes and structures, Fire Chief Mathew Conte addressed the media, highlighting the emotional toll on the community. He emphasized the unprecedented fire season of 2024 and outlined new preparedness measures, including residential sprinkler systems and fire smarting initiatives, to mitigate future risks. Want More Context? 🔎