Sara Cox will take over Radio 2’s flagship breakfast show, replacing Scott Mills. She called it her dream job, saying she feels ecstatic, chuffed and honoured. The move signals a major shake‑up of the station’s morning schedule.

FIFA will deploy an upgraded VAR using full-body scans to create 3D player models, sharpening offside decisions at the World Cup. Referees will compare incidents with digital “clones”, which could even register hair or kit beyond the last defender. England’s squad will be scanned.

Sir Olly Robbins says No10, via the PM’s ex‑chief of staff Morgan McSweeney, pressured the Foreign Office to approve Peter Mandelson as US ambassador despite concerns. The proposed appointment drew backlash, with Donald Trump calling it a bad pick.

The PM says he unknowingly gave incorrect information and blames Foreign Office officials amid a vetting row linked to Peter Mandelson, prompting scrutiny of oversight of appointments and who is really in charge.