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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has once again called for a general election saying that it is needed to ensure “fundamental change.”

Conservative leadership race: When are the TV debates? – they could be make or break for some as this unpredictable race heats up.

BBC News says Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s chances of becoming the next Tory leader have been boosted after she was endorsed by eliminated contender Suella Braverman.

Euronews says Italian President Sergio Mattarella has rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the presidency said on Thursday night.

Aljazeera news says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has submitted a letter of resignation to the speaker of Sri Lanka’s parliament, a spokesperson for the speaker said, hours after he fled to Singapore.

Conservative leadership race: Key moments 

Conservative leadership race contender Liz Truss has stressed her loyality to Boris Johnson as she was questioned over why she did not join her colleagues in resigning to oust the PM from office.

The Italian government is set to be thrown into crisis on Thursday when Five Star Movement (M5S) plan to boycott a crucial vote – leading to calls for early elections.

France24 says Italy’s 5-Star Movement will not take part in a parliamentary confidence vote on Thursday, party leader Giuseppe Conte said, in a move that looked likely to trigger the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government.

Aljazeera LIVE says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had repeatedly assured the speaker of parliament that he would step down on Wednesday.

Conservative Leadership race: Voting ends in round one, results at 5

The race to No 10 is heating up as today will see the first round of Conservative leadership hopefuls battle to secure their colleague’s votes. 

The Guardian says Conservative divisions were laid bare on Tuesday as a wide-open field of eight MPs made it through to the first round of the fractious contest to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister.

BBC News says Tory MPs are to cast their first votes in the contest to replace Boris Johnson as party leader – and prime minister.

Élisabeth Borne survives no-confidence vote, as Macron under pressure following leaked documents of allegations regarding Uber.

BBC News says FOREIGN SECRETARY Liz Truss has joined the race to replace Boris Johnson. Ms Truss pledged to start cutting taxes “from day one”.

Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner have been cleared by police over Beergate. Durham Police conclude the Labour leader and deputy leader did not break lockdown rules in April 2021.

Who will replace Boris Johnson? The case for Ben Wallace – shocking poll reveals Wallace is the favourite amongst Tories.

The PM is to deliver a speech in front of No 10’s famous black door, officially resigning from the job.

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Boris Johnson to resign today

The Guardian says THE NORTHERN IRELAND secretary, Brandon Lewis, has resigned from the Cabinet, telling the prime minister that government requires “honesty, integrity and mutual respect”.

TRT World says AUTHORITIES thwarted a planned July 4 mass shooting after receiving a tip that led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of multiple guns.

A defiant prime minister Boris Johnson has reportedly told his cabinet minister’s gathered at No 10, that he won’t quit as PM, despite their pleas he steps down.