No 10 disowns Suella Braverman article attacking police over protests // Home Secretary Suella Braverman is facing questions about her future after defying Downing Street over an article accusing the police of bias. She claimed aggressive right-wing protesters were "rightly met with a stern response", while "pro-Palestinian mobs" were "largely ignored". The article was not cleared by Downing Street and suggested changes to the text were not followed, No 10 said.
Polluters could face jail under MSP's ecocide plan // Major polluters could be jailed for up to 20 years under an "ecocide" bill proposed in the Scottish Parliament. Labour MSP Monica Lennon's member's bill would make Scotland the first part of the UK to enforce tough penalties for ecocide - the mass destruction of the environment. She has launched a consultation which ends in February.
Charles makes first King's Speech as he opens Parliament // King Charles III delivered his first King's Speech since becoming monarch. He travelled through the streets of London in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach in a ceremony going back centuries. The carriage made its way from Buckingham Palace along Whitehall to Westminster.
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden denies cover-up over MP rape allegations // Deputy PM Oliver Dowden has denied the Conservative Party covered up rape allegations against one of its MPs. It comes after reports its former chairman Sir Jake Berry wrote to police to make them aware of the claims after leaving the post last year. Sir Jake told them one alleged victim was receiving support paid for by the party, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Damson Idris and Lori Harvey split to focus on own lives // Damson Idris and Lori Harvey have ended their relationship to focus on their own lives, the couple have said. Snowfall actor Damson dated model and entrepreneur Lori for about a year in a high-profile relationship. In a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the pair said they were "at a point in our lives where our individual paths require full attention and dedication". They added that they would remain on good terms.
Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports // Actor Matthew Perry has been laid to rest at a Los Angeles cemetery following a private funeral on Friday, according to US media reports. All five of his co-stars from hit sitcom Friends attended the service alongside Perry's family, it was reported. The funeral service at the Forest Lawn cemetery, near Warner Bros Studios, is said to have lasted two hours. Perry was found dead at his LA home last weekend at the age of 54.
Andrew Flintoff is 'healing', Top Gear co-host Chris Harris says // Top Gear co-host Chris Harris has said Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is "healing" following his crash while filming for the show almost a year ago. Former cricketer Flintoff was injured at Top Gear's test track last December. The BBC has apologised to him, suspended the series and paid him compensation worth a reported £9m.
F1: Haas appeal to change United States Grand Prix results rejected // Formula 1's governing body has rejected a request by Haas to change the results of the United States Grand Prix. It was ruled there was "no significant and relevant new element that was unavailable to Haas" after the race. However, the stewards did determine that current policing of track limits is "completely unsatisfactory" and demanded changes. Haas' appeal was based on claimed track limits transgressions by several cars who finished ahead of theirs.
Andrew Conway: Ireland and Munster wing retires from rugby // Ireland and Munster wing Andrew Conway has announced his retirement aged 32 because of an knee injury. Conway won 30 Ireland caps after making his debut in 2017 and scored 15 tries. He also played 150 times for Munster and is the province's third-highest scorer with 50 tries.
Caster Semenya: Double Olympic champion 'not ashamed of being different' // Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she is "not going to be ashamed" of being "different", and will "fight for what is right" amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities. Semenya, 32, was born with differences of sexual development (DSD) which mean she has an elevated level of testosterone - a hormone that increases muscle mass and strength. The South African cannot compete in female track events without taking testosterone-reducing drugs. Semenya said recently she was turning her attention to "winning battles against the authorities" rather than collecting medals, with competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics no longer a goal.
Jezebel: Feminist media site shuts down after 16 years // Feminist media site Jezebel is suspending publication, as its owner reckons with a downturn in online advertising. G/O Media chief Jim Spanfeller announced the move in a memo to staff, calling it an "excruciating" decision.Founded in 2007 under the Gawker Media umbrella, Jezebel pioneered the sharp, dishy coverage that came to characterise many digital upstarts. Its suspension follows woes at other new media firms.
Fans lament as Nestlé axes Caramac bar after 64 years // Fans of the caramel bar Caramac have been left "devastated" after Nestlé confirmed it is discontinuing the sweet. Nestlé said it was "a difficult decision" but pointed to slower sales in recent years. Caramac was launched more than 60 years ago, quickly gaining popularity thanks to its distinctive red and yellow wrapper and caramel flavour. It comes as rival brands have launched similar "blonde" chocolate products.
Airbnb boss 'listening' to cities' housing concerns // The boss of short-let property rental firm Airbnb, Brian Chesky, denied the platform creates housing shortages in cities like New York.The company is facing criticism that it also exacerbates rising rents in cities across America. Mr Chesky denied that Airbnb has such an effect on cities like New York, which recently enacted rules prohibiting short-term rentals. But he said "unintended consequences" can result from the firm's popularity.