Historic Trump mugshot released after arrest in Atlanta, Georgia // Donald Trump has surrendered in Georgia on charges of plotting to overturn the state's 2020 election results in an arrest that saw the first ever mugshot of a former US president. Mr Trump had to pay a bail bond of $200,000 (£160,000) to be released from the Atlanta jail while he awaits trial. Afterwards, he described the case as "a travesty of justice".
MPs' 'winding down' pay to double at next election // Payments for MPs who lose their seats or step down at the next general election will be doubled. The money is aimed at helping ex-MPs close down their offices and manage the departure of their staff. At the last general election departing MPs were paid for two months after losing their seats. However, IPSA, which sets the rules for MPs' expenses, has said this is not long enough and that the time period should be increased to four months.
Green Party taken to court over gender-critical row // The former deputy leader of the Green Party has told a court he was forced out of his party role due to his "gender-critical" beliefs. Dr Shahrar Ali is suing the party, claiming it discriminated against him on account of his beliefs, the first time an activist has sued his or her own party over this issue. The Green Party of England and Wales denies discrimination. It says he was removed because he had become a "divisive force" in the party. The party removed Dr Ali as spokesman for policing and domestic safety in February 2022.
Asake returns to UK for first gig since Brixton crush // Asake started his first UK gig since two people were killed in a crush at one of his concerts with a three-minute tribute video. Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson died after a crowd surge outside the O2 Academy Brixton in December last year. Afrobeats star Asake paid tribute to the pair with a performance from a poet on his London return on Sunday night. The video ended with an appeal for anyone who had any information about the crush to get in touch with police. Rebecca, 33, and security guard Gaby, 23, were killed in the crush at Asake's gig on 15 December. The Met Police investigation is still ongoing and the south London venue has been closed ever since, with its licence under review by Lambeth Council.
Magdalene Laundries: Uncovering the gaslighting and shame // The Magdalene Laundries were back in the spotlight recently following the death of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who spent time in one of the former asylums as a teenager. A new BBC drama examines the impact of the abuse which took place at some of these notorious institutions. Many of the obituaries published following O'Connor's death last month noted the time she spent as a young woman in Dublin's An Grianan Training Centre, a Catholic-run institution which used to be the High Park Magdalene Laundry, where children and teenagers were routinely treated badly. The laundries had been theoretically set up to house "fallen women" - a blanket term which included unmarried mothers, women deemed to have been badly behaved, promiscuous or sexually abused, or who were considered uncooperative or burdens on their families.
What we know about the British Museum thefts so far // The British Museum has come under pressure after it sacked a member of staff over treasures reported "missing, stolen or damaged". The museum, one of the nation's biggest tourist attractions, is dedicated to human history, art and culture, and is home to millions of valuable objects.Police are now investigating the theft of items including gold, jewellery and gems of semi-precious stones.
Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois: Heavyweight role model brings hope to Ukrainian citizens // When asked how he usually feels before a big fight, Oleksandr Usyk - in fractured English - once famously replied: "I am feel. I am very feel." Well, sport does make you feel. For Usyk's fellow Ukrainian citizens, their lives bound by the grip of war, his fights provide distraction and rare instances of jubilation amid the devastation, terror and grief caused by the Russian invasion.
Rugby World Cup 2023: England wing Anthony Watson ruled out of the World Cup // England wing Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in France with a calf injury. England head coach Steve Borthwick says Watson picked up the injury during last weekend's warm-up defeat by Ireland and will be out for a number of weeks. No replacement has yet been named in Borthwick's 33-man squad but Jonny May is set to start on the wing against Fiji in Saturday's final warm-up match. England begin their World Cup campaign against Argentina on 9 September.
World Athletics Championships 2023: Josh Kerr 'throws 16 years in the sport at the final 200m' to win gold // As Josh Kerr, adorned with a golden crown, absorbed the moment in Budapest, a 16-year dream had finally come true. For three-and-a-half minutes the 25-year-old's expression had been hidden behind tinted sunglasses as he first bided his time before seizing his moment. Patiently following pre-race favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen until the final 200m, Kerr, unequivocal in his belief that this was his time, executed his decisive move to perfection. Moving shoulder-to-shoulder with the Olympic champion, he would not relent in his pursuit of World Championship gold and a first global title. It was a fitting way for the Briton to secure the medal he had long known he was capable of.
Bristol renters looking for security turn to housing co-ops // Getting on the property ladder is a struggle for millions, with high rental costs and low incomes making home ownership seem an unachievable dream for many. Rising interest rates and the increasing cost of taking out a mortgage have also added to the problem. Looking for a solution, some are turning to housing co-operatives. People in co-ops share the houses they live in; members are their own landlords, set their own rent based on repairs needed and typically do not invest capital. Since their house are not owned for profit, rents can be kept at a lower level, and tenancy terms can last for decades in some cases.
Brexit: Asda is first NI supermarket to use 'Not for EU' label // Asda has become the first supermarket to start "Not for EU" labelling on some of its food in Northern Ireland. The labelling is a requirement of the Windsor Framework, the revised Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. It is not officially required until the start of October and is due to be rolled out across the rest of the UK in October 2024.
Canada considers foreign student cap over housing crisis // Canada is considering a first-ever cap on international students as it tries to solve its housing affordability crisis. Could the measure make a difference? This week, Canadian Housing Minister Sean Fraser floated the idea of capping how many students Canada lets in from abroad as a way to help tackle the country's inflated housing costs. His remarks come as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing criticism for failing to solve the housing crisis.