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Day to remember for record-breaking Finucane

Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.

Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

Multiple routes have been affected by the fires, which broke out near the tracks in Waltham Cross.

Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

Man admits transporting Scottish woman’s body in suitcase, Greek police say

The man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, as well as robbery and weapons offences.

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.

Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in curbing small boat crossings

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM’s brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.

Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event

Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held in Portugal.

Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea’s senior revolution

Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity.

At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.