Spanish police believe Diogo Jota was speeding when he and his brother died

  • Police say it appears Liverpool player was driving

  • Jota and his brother died when Lamborghini crashed

Spanish police believe Diogo Jota was driving over the speed limit when he and his brother died in a car crash last week. Spain’s Civil Guard said on Tuesday that while its investigation into the cause of the crash last Thursday was continuing, it believed the Liverpool forward was driving too fast when the Lamborghini veered off course after a tyre burst.

Previously, the police had not said whether Jota or his brother, André Silva, was driving. On Tuesday, they said that it appeared Jota was.

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Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charities

Exclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions

“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal credit cuts, contrary to government claims that they will be protected, charities say.

Organisations including Scope, Z2K and the MS Society say the legislation, which is due to be voted on again by MPs on Wednesday, fails to account for disabilities if they are progressive or fluctuating.

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Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

  • More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march

  • ‘We are working on plans,’ says R&A

The R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.

The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march despite a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open would ordinarily finish at 8pm BST, with the parade due to commence at 8.15pm.

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The best men’s suits under £400: 14 favourites for every occasion (and how to style them)

From wedding-worthy to workwear, crisp linen to classic black, our expert’s pick of the best suits proves sharp tailoring doesn’t have to cost a fortune

50 men’s summer wardrobe updates under £100

Every man needs a suit. From weddings to funerals, job interviews to formal events – like it or not, sometimes it’s the only appropriate thing to wear.

There’s one snag, though: a suit is a big-ticket item. It’s not uncommon to spend a few hundred pounds on your chosen two-piece, and if you’re after Savile Row-standard tailoring, that number can tip into thousands. But if you know where to look, a good-quality suit doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Choose something timeless and you’ll have it for years.

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Qatar dashes hopes of rapid Gaza ceasefire, saying talks ‘will need time’

Comments suggest obstacle to Trump’s wish to announce deal during Netanyahu’s Washington visit

Progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza has been slow, officials in Qatar say, dashing hopes of a rapid end to hostilities in the devastated Palestinian territory.

The new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, after both sides accepted a broad US-sponsored outline of a deal for an initial 60-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the 21-month conflict.

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