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Gary Lineker apologised after sharing an Instagram story featuring an image historically associated with antisemitism, which he quickly deleted upon realising its implications.

Reform UK’s surge in Doncaster has Ed Miliband on the ropes as Labour faces new threats in its former strongholds. Meanwhile, the government proposes releasing prisoners after serving just a third of their sentences — prompting fierce debate. Rupert Lowe escapes prosecution, and a viral TikTok critiques Labour’s “culture war confusion.” We cover today’s top UK political stories, cultural events across the country, and the week’s standout political podcasts and tweets in one sharp editorial roundup.

Cliff Notes Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing five felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy and multiple counts of sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. The allegations against him span from 2008 to 2024 and involve leading a conspiracy that allegedly engaged in serious crimes such as forced labour and obstruction of justice. Combs has denied all charges, which have been expanded from an initial three offences following recent developments in the case. P Diddy trial latest: Hip-hop mogul’s ex-partner Cassie giving evidence on day three of trial Sean “Diddy” Combs faces five felony charges: Racketeering conspiracy Two counts of sex trafficking…

Cliff Notes – Five openers in 12 Tests? Australia’s revolving door could continue Since David Warner’s retirement, Australia has experimented with four different openers, with Usman Khawaja being the only consistent choice in 11 Tests. National selector George Bailey indicated that the opening position may not require a specialist, considering options like Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne despite their mixed performances. With Khawaja’s future uncertain and the team in transition, selectors are focused on building depth for upcoming series, including the World Test Championship final and the West Indies tour. Five openers in 12 Tests? Australia’s revolving door could continue…

The second season was much anticipated. The show, which followed the titular spy as he went from smuggler to soldier to rebel leader over the course of several years, was hailed as a ‘masterpiece’ by critics when it was released on Disney Plus in late April.

Nigel Farage confirmed he will not stand in the 2026 Senedd election, stating, “I’m not Welsh so it’s not going to be me.”

Reece Galbraith, 33, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for manslaughter following a house explosion in Newcastle that resulted in the deaths of seven-year-old Archie York and 35-year-old Jason Laws.

Beijing fears over UK-US trade accord cloud London’s bid to revive China ties FT says China has criticised a trade deal between the UK and US that could be used to squeeze Chinese products out of British supply chains, complicating London’s efforts to rebuild relations with Beijing. The trade deal the US sealed with the UK last week, which includes strict security requirements for Britain’s steel and pharmaceuticals industries, was the Trump administration’s first since it announced sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last month.