That speech another sign that Boris Johnson wants to move quickly to address the Tories’ biggest electoral vulnerabilities---social care, school funding and sense they’re no longer the party of law and order.

Think it is pretty clear we’re heading for a general election, only question is whether it is this autumn (before Brexit) or next spring (after Brexit)

Syrian activists are circulating this dramatic photo. It purportedly shows a father trying to rescue his children after a Russian or regime airstrike in Ariha, western Idlib. You can see his baby hanging from the rubble by its t-shirt.

Radar, SAM, anti-ship missile, fighter, and bomber ranges. Discover the power projection capabilities of China’s outposts in the South China Sea: https://t.co/ubRcTy56U6 https://t.co/0SElxK0e8u

#BREAKING Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg admits the aerospace giant could scale back output on the 737 MAX or even "temporarily" halt production if the grounding is extended much beyond current expectations

#BREAKING: In response to the provocative activities of #Turkey's AF/Navy in East of #Crete, #Greece scheduled for tomorrow, #Israel Air Force's Nanchshon Eitam & Shavit of 122sq escorted by F-15s of 106sq will monitor their activities in E. #MediterraneanSea…

#HongKong Thread: Hong Kong police must probe pro-Beijing politician Junius Ho’s alleged links to the group behind the shocking mob violence in Yuen Long that left dozens injured. https://t.co/YafYcO7JRX

A brief video purportedly shows the view from the ground as the father tries to reach the children. https://t.co/1NeTkdOUYV

@theresa_may @BorisJohnson @ArmenGeorgian @BenedictePaviot @lauracellierf24 #BorisJohnsonPM: "As we prepare for a post-Brexit future, it is time that we look not at the risks, but at the opportunities that are upon us... ...so let us begin work now!" htt…

@theresa_may @BorisJohnson @ArmenGeorgian @BenedictePaviot @lauracellierf24 As @BorisJohnson ascends to the role of British PM, @ArmenGeorgian notes that the new leader of the #UK seems to have "found his zing... at least for today." 🇬🇧 https://t.co/kQt7vKHmTQ

The second episode of our MH17 podcast, "A Pack of Lies", is now out! You can listen to it through most every major podcast network, along with a direct link in our episode guide, found below: https://t.co/yQ3Yn8IgTA

In this episode, we focus on the immediate Russian response to the downing of MH17, highlighting the now-infamous press conference held by their Ministry of Defense four days after the downing. Turns out, every major claim from this press conference was a…

I’m heading to the backbenches from where the PM will have my full support, as will my successors at @DefenceHQ & @WomenEqualities Thank you to everyone who’s helped me get things done, especially our Armed Forces and civilians in defence for the last 85…

BREAKING: Penny Mordaunt sacked as defence secretary and returning to back benches. Her departure will be mourned by defence chiefs, who had huge respect for her & hoped to see her stay on. https://t.co/ZIcfQAwOue

Could the most senior figures from Team Hunt all be out by the end of the day? https://t.co/VIR1S6gX7R

Pictures from inside 10 Downing Street show Boris Johnson entering for the first time as UK prime minister Live updates: https://t.co/4i9M5LuMCP https://t.co/67BeK3M5Fu

New PM and probably now new Foreign and Defence Secretaries at a time of crisis in the Gulf.

This is the last Republican members to ask questions from Judiciary. After this only Dems remain.

Nicolas Maduro today announced that the second large scale Venezuelan military exercise of the year is currently underway on the anniversary of Simon Bolivars birth. Maduro announced that over 1 million Venezuelans are taking part in the military exercises…

Some photos have been released of the exercises. A Venezuelan Navy frigate the “Yekuana” and a Venezuelan Navy 412 on taking part in the military exercise

Boris Johnson’s first act as PM is to sack a significant number of Cabinet ministers Mordaunt is gone Hearing that Liam Fox and Caroline Nokes are also on their way out It’s going to be a brutal hour or so...