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Anas Sarwar
UK

Anas Sarwar set to join Burnham government as minister

When Burnham became prime minister on Monday, Sarwar praised his "bold Labour vision". Burnham named his cabinet later that day, with further ministerial appointments expected.

CJP
Editorial

India's top judge declines CJP protest plea as movement born after his remarks grows

The protests have also seen Congress leader Rahul Gandhi detained outside prime minister Narendra Modi's residence before he was later released.

Mitie
Business

Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS Group

Founded in 1987, the company employs 84,000 staff in cleaning, building maintenance, security and other facilities management services.

Russian warship
UK

Russian warship carries out live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Royal Navy observed the exercise and is continuing to "track the vessel's activity closely".

UK cabinet
UK

Burnham keeps Mahmood and Nandy as Narayan joins cabinet

John Healey has been appointed chancellor after stepping down as defence secretary last month. Ed Miliband becomes foreign secretary, while Wes Streeting has been named defence secretary.

Andy Burnham
UK

Burnham takes office as prime minister, vows to 'regain stability'

Earlier on Monday, Starmer left Downing Street after delivering a farewell speech in which he defended his two years in office.

Spain
Editorial

Spain claim second World Cup with extra-time win over Argentina

Spain, champions in 2010, had created most of the chances and finally broke the deadlock early in the second period of extra time.

burnham
UK

Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming prime minister

Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are among those reportedly in the running to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor.