China Confirms Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Banker

House Republicans are in disarray as Speaker Mike Johnson cancels scheduled votes, while a House oversight subcommittee pushes forward with subpoenaing Ghislaine Maxwell—Jeffrey Epstein's longtime associate—to testify before Congress. Meanwhile, GOP leaders are using a press conference to highlight Trump-era policies, even as internal divisions simmer over how to handle the fallout from newly released Epstein documents.

It's all on the line as England and India face off in the final women's ODI at Durham, with the series hanging in the balance. The live coverage kicks off at 1pm BST, featuring key players like Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver-Brunt leading England's charge. Meanwhile, cricket fans can also follow county cricket updates or reach out to the reporter directly.

Ukraine's government just passed a law that weakens its own anticorruption watchdog—an agency originally set up with strong U.S. and Western support to root out graft. The move strips the bureau’s independence, effectively letting political leaders exert more control over investigations.

Laura Anne Jones, a Conservative member of the Welsh Senedd, has switched parties to join Reform, the right-wing populist movement led by Nigel Farage. The move signals growing fractures within the Welsh Tory ranks and bolsters Reform’s push to position itself as a serious challenger to the Conservatives.

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK's opposition Conservative Party, is gearing up to shake up her shadow cabinet. One notable move? Bringing Sir James Cleverly—a familiar face with past frontbench experience—back into a key role. This signals a potential shift in strategy or team dynamics as the Tories prepare for the next political battles.