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Boom Supersonic unveils a new Overture supersonic jet to bring back Concorde. It’s been almost 20 years since Concorde flew for the final time. But will a new Concorde survive in a world of Zoom and Google Meets? The new Overture supersonic jet is proof that some think it will. While various companies have set about bringing supersonic travel back to life since then, we’re still yet to see this come to fruition. Coincidentally – bring back Concorde – was trending on Twitter. The Colorado-based start-up Boom Supersonic is taking some major leaps forward in its quest to make supersonic…

Heathrow strikes called off – Hundreds of British Airways workers have voted to accept a new pay deal and call off strike action. The move means the risk of thousands of travellers’ summer getaway plans being thrown into chaos by strike action has been reduced. In a statement, the GMB union said 75% of its members supported the new deal pay deal. Heathrow strikes called off Aviation workers were set to walk out after a 10% pay cut imposed during the pandemic was not reinstated, GMB said. Under the new deal workers will receive an ‘8% consolidated pay rise, a…

Sunday Times – Mordaunt’s gender claims undermined by leaked papers  The Sunday Times reports that leaked documents prompt fresh scrutiny of Tory leadership contender Penny Mordaunt’s claims that she has never supported gender self-identification. The paper also looks ahead to predicted record-breaking temperatures. It is expected the county could see temps of 40C next week – and a red alert has been issued for Monday and Tuesday.

Sunday Mirror – Boris Heatwave  The Sunday Mirror combines politics and weather with its headline “Boris’ heat rave”. The outgoing prime minister’s no-show at the latest COBRA –  meeting apparently in favour of a party – has been christened “Boris’ Heatrave” by the paper. They report that the PM is hosting a farewell party at Chequers tomorrow, and missed an emergency meeting about the hot weather.

President Biden’s embarrassing trip to Saudi Arabia, Jlo’s wedding and US accused of being ‘maker of security risks.’

Should Shinzo Abe have a state funeral? As the government pushes forward with plans for such a funeral to honour Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, opposition grows over costs amid reminders that Abe was a divisive figure in the country.

Defending champion Dina Asher Smith claims 200m bronze at the World Championships.

Sri Lanka security forces have carried out a violent early morning raid on the main anti-government protest camp in Colombo, beating protesters, destroying tents and arresting nine people.

House panel says Trump ‘chose not to act’ during attack on US Capitol The Guardian: House panel says Trump refused for hours to call off the deadly attack perpetrated by a group of his supporters at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, the House select committee investigating the insurrection declared in its primetime hearing on Thursday. The committee shared testimony from former White House aides indicating that Trump repeatedly rejected pleas from his senior advisers and even his own family members – including his eldest daughter and adviser, Ivanka Trump – to immediately issue a statement calling off the…

Italy’s president has announced the country will hold early elections in September following Mario Draghi’s resignation as prime minister from the country.