Britons paid record £16.7bn in capital gains tax in 2021-22
Rising asset values and more house sales provided boost for HMRC, official figures reveal #press
The cases against Donald Trump
Former US president entangled in at least six legal cases, including indictment related to attempts to overturn 2020 election #press
India’s Supreme Court suspends conviction against Rahul Gandhi
Decision prompts calls for leading opposition figure to be restored to his seat in parliament #press
Nintendo: Mario movie means Switch keeps on giving
The console is old but its enduring popularity means the group saves on development and marketing costs #press
UK housebuilding activity falls sharply in July
Overall construction sector returns to growth due to strong pick-up in commercial activity, PMI survey finds #press
Stakes are high as Ukraine’s offensive starts to secure a military advantage
Despite heavy attrition of Russian equipment, the question remains whether Kyiv can build momentum #press
Courting Middle Eastern autocrats won’t solve Europe’s refugee crisis
Their repressive rule is forcing thousands to make the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean #press
Climate activists arrested after scaling Sunak’s roof in oil protest
Prime minister’s Yorkshire mansion clad in black fabric after decision to expand drilling #press
ECB dove says inflation battle can be won without more rate rises
Fabio Panetta argues maintaining rates for extended period will avoid risk of damaging economy #press
Hot property: five homes for sale in the French Alps
From a contemporary house with uninterrupted views across Lake Annecy to an 18th-century farmhouse with an apple orchard #press