The train drivers union have announced fresh strike action on the London to Edinburgh line. Plus: Education minister Jacqui smith has said that some universities may have to close due to the higher education funding crisis; and Donald Trump has decided to insult veterans. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

The death toll in Gaza from Israeli attacks has topped 40,000 people. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks have resumed in Doha. Plus: the Met police have been found to be failing in key areas; and the train drivers union ASLEF have struck a pay deal with the government. With Mike Bankole and Ash Sarkar.

An unprecedented number of heat records are being broken around the world. We speak to heatwave scientist Chloe Brimicombe. Plus: the family of a British aid worker murdered by the IDF are demanding that the UK end all arm sales to Israel. With Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial.

In a call with the country’s president, Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to retaliate to Israel’s assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Plus: Elon Musk and Donald Trump broadcast a conversation on twitter. With Aaron Bastani and @NoJusticeMTG .

Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said that Britain needs to restore its respect of the police in the wake of far-right riots. Plus: Israel has bombed a hospital in Gaza killing 100; and Ukraine has for the first time invaded Russia.

Social media is in the firing line as the government seeks to lay blame for far-right rioting. Plus: More rioters sentenced; and support for Nigel Farage tumbles. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Counter-demonstrations eclipse the far right in a show of defiance against racism. Plus: Climate camp activists pre-emptively arrested; and Ash Sarkar calls out Matt Goodwin’s racism on BBC Radio 4. With Dalia Gebrial and Micha Frazer-Carroll.

Britain is braced for further far-right disruption this evening, but it remains to be seen how widespread it will be. Plus: Kamala Harris has picked her candidate for US vice president. With Michael Walker and Joshua Virasami.

Racist violence in Britain continues this week with the far-right planning further riots and attacks. Plus: The UK finally suspends arms sales to Israel. With Aaron Bastani and Mike Bankole.

A weekend of far-right rioting sees migrant hotels, shops and a library torched. Plus: Tory police commissioner defends rioters; and Tommy Robinson hits out at the Daily Mail. With Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar.