The Independent

Could an opening at a Greater Manchester constituency mark the first step of a long journey to Downing Street for the ‘King of the North’?

Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With a path back to parliament opening up for Andy Burnham, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets as he also equalled Roger Federer’s mark for wins at the Australian Open

Jamil says being able to ‘gossip and affirm and support one another’ in private exchanges is ‘a joyous part of womanhood’

The tournament's "Heat Stress Scale" hit five, its highest threshold, early in the day and did not budge through the afternoon

Campaigners are fighting for labiaplasty to be criminalised in the UK, claiming it is a form of female genital mutilation

Massive cuts to aid have rocked the world of international development, writes Tabitha Ha. As the future of global health hangs in the balance, community voices must be front and centre

Searching for a quieter hiking route, Rory Buccheri found tranquility on the historic Romboleden pilgrimage