Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
“The challenge before us is great, but the time for action is now, and I will not let you down,” Mr Johnson said. “We know that there’s a lot going on in our country, domestically and abroad, and we are ready to get to work again to solve those problems.” Source: BBC News
MP Peter Bone suspended from Commons for bullying
The vote will almost certainly lead to a by-election in Peter Bone’s Wellingborough constituency. Source: BBC News
Bianca Williams: Two Met officers sacked over athlete search gross misconduct
Athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos say they were racially profiled by officers. Source: BBC News
Rishi Sunak backs calls for humanitarian pauses in Israel-Hamas war
The PM says a “safer environment” is necessary to deliver aid but rejects calls for a ceasefire. Source: BBC News
Yousef Makki: Boy's stab death unlawful, new inquest concludes
Yousef Makki, 17, was stabbed to death in 2019 and his friend was cleared of murder and manslaughter. Source: BBC News
Keir Starmer facing pressure over Gaza stance
Labour leader to meet Muslim MPs amid calls from some in his party to be more critical of Israel’s conduct. Source: BBC News
Hurricane Otis: Mexico braces for 'catastrophic' storm
The category five storm is barrelling towards southern Mexico’s coastline, including the Acapulco resort. Source: BBC News
Asylum hotel closures may shift cost to councils, councillors warn
The Local Government Association warn government plans to end asylum hotels may “shunt” £8m cost to local taxpayers. Source: BBC News
Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft. Source: BBC News
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown
Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet’s engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say. Source: BBC News