Wednesday evening news briefing: Deadly train derailment after landslip

The scene at Stonehaven in Scotland where a train has derailed - @philatrail
The scene at Stonehaven in Scotland where a train has derailed - @philatrail

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Carnage after fatal train derailment following landslip

Three people, including the driver, have been pronounced dead at the scene of a derailed train in Scotland. Six people have been taken to hospital, British Transport Police said in an update shortly after 4pm, following the incident caused by a landslip near Stonehaven. Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister, said a major incident has been declared. Photos show at least seven ambulances, an air ambulance and police in attendance, and smoke rising from the train. The train involved was the 06.38 Aberdeen to Stonehaven, made up of a locomotive and four carriages. It is understood that the locomotive and three carriages derailed, and slid down an embankment. Boris Johnson said he was "saddened to learn of the very serious incident in Aberdeenshire" and thanked emergency services at the scene. Our liveblog has the latest.

Five charts showing where Covid hit economy hardest

The UK was declared the "sick man of Europe" by economists after a second quarter plunge in GDP bigger than anywhere else. Under the bonnet, there were unprecedented collapses across almost every sector, but some industries bore the brunt of the pandemic blow. Tom Rees has five charts showing where Covid hit the economy hardest. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government must answer "serious questions" about its pandemic strategy. Chancellor Rishi Sunak admitted that "hard times are here". The good news is that the recession may already have been over for months. GDP fell in March and in April but growth returned in May, so the recovery may already have been going for longer than the recession. Tim Wallace analyses why, now the lightning recession is over, what really matters is the recovery.

With indications the economy is already recovering, what should investors do with their money? Experts are divided over the outlook for the economy but agree on the fundamentals of good investment practice. Here is a summary of the risksSam Benstead and Jonathan Jones outline five funds worth investing in during the recession. Adam Williams analyses what the downturn means for house prices – and examines whether it is a good time to buy. Read on for details.

Harry and Meghan's new full-time US home revealed

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a family home in Santa Barbara and hope to lead "as normal a life there as possible". They decided to put down permanent roots in the wealthy Californian community, which is 100 miles north of Los Angeles, and secretly moved into their new property six weeks ago. The city is popular with celebrities and is home to several of the couple's friends, including Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres. It boasts miles of beautiful sandy coastline against the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Read more about the area and what their spokesman told The Telegraph.

At a glance: Latest coronavirus headlines

Also in the news: Today's other headlines

A-levels downgraded | Almost half of A-level grades in England will be downgraded from teachers' predictions under the current grading system, the schools minister admitted for the first time ahead of results day tomorrow. Nick Gibb confirmed 40pc of grades submitted to exam boards by schools will be "adjusted" downwards by a statistical model. It comes after a last minute U-turn by the Government allowing A-level students in England to use grades in mock exams to progress to university and college or jobs. Rosie Tressler analyses why this Covid cohort of students will need more mental health support than ever.

Around the world: The rise of Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris was finally unveiled as the running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden last night. As the daughter of an Indian mother and a Jamaican father, she would be not only the first woman in the White House but the first black woman and the first Asian-American. Read how Joe Biden's vice president nomination made her name by carefully weaving between moderate Democrats and radical socialists. For those unfamiliar with her, they are most likely to have encountered her in a viral clip 14 months ago, when she wrong-footed Joe Biden over race, specifically over his opposition to busing. Watch it here.

Wednesday interview

Jason Derulo - 'I thought Cats would change the world'

 

Jason Derulo -  Alexander Tamargo/ Getty Images North America
Jason Derulo - Alexander Tamargo/ Getty Images North America

After playing Rum Tug Tugger in the worst movie of all time, the one-man hit factory talks to Neil McCormick about the power of positive thinking and how he reinvented himself – as the 'King of TikTok'

Read the full interview

Comment and analysis

Editor's choice: Features and arts

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  3. Pay-off legal battle | The rise and fall of ex-McDonald's boss Steve Easterbrook

Business and money briefing

Musk splits Tesla stock | Elon Musk's Tesla is set to make its shares more affordable to backers after announcing a five-way stock split, the first in its history, on the back of a record year of growth. Read more.

Sport briefing

Return of rugby | Transfer activity and academy promotions have given some teams a fresh look since their last outing in March. Ben Coles picks his best XV for each Gallagher Premiership club following lockdown. Meanwhile, Charlie Morgan interviews Exeter Chiefs and England wing Jack Nowell about finally feeling fit and his sense of underachievement.

Tonight's TV

Diana: Her Last Summer, Channel 5, 9pm | As the 23rd anniversary of her death approaches, Channel 5 launches “Diana Week” by starting at the end, with more documentaries to follow on Thursday and Friday. Read more.

And finally... for this evening's downtime

The underrated 007 | Two-time Bond Timothy Dalton beat Daniel Craig and Roger Moore in a poll to find fans' favourite 007. Tom Fordy reckons you only need to watch his first film to see why. Read on for why The Living Daylights is still the nastiest, truest Bond.