Good evening. Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scottish First Minister and SNP leader earlier today after a tumultuous week saw his leadership unravel — and potential successors are beginning to emerge.

Humza Yousaf breaks down as he announces resignation

Mr Yousaf fought back tears as he thanked his family for their support. He confirmed he will remain as First Minister until a new leader of the party is elected. Meanwhile, Tom Harris explains why Humza Yousaf was even worse than Nicola Sturgeon.

John Swinney considering replacing Humza Yousaf

The former deputy first minister has suggested that he will run to become the new SNP leader. Mr Swinney would likely be a heavy favourite to win the contest — here’s where he stands on some key issues. It is also understood that Kate Forbes is giving a bid “serious consideration”.

• Discover | How readers reacted to Humza Yousaf’s resignation
• SNP | Westminster leader ‘had pivotal role in Yousaf’s downfall’
• Tim Stanley | Tears flow, but former SNP golden boy brought it all on himself
• Explained | How an astonishing political miscalculation brought down Humza Yousaf

Royal Mail climbs down over ‘unfair’ fake stamp fines

Royal Mail has suspended fines on letters containing so-called counterfeit stamps amid widespread confusion over whether its internal systems are at fault. In a victory for this newspaper, the postal service has reversed its decision to surcharge recipients as it investigates issues with its new barcoded stamps.

Evening Briefing: Today’s essential headlines

Politics | Rishi Sunak has declared he is “not interested” in taking back migrants from Ireland after it vowed to send asylum seekers to the UK.

• Crime | Newly released prisoner killed elderly man
• Conflict | Cameron urges Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
• Watch | Two men threaten to put Jewish man in car boot
• Essex | Amateur lands biggest ever fish caught on rod in UK
• Royals | Prince and Princess of Wales release unseen wedding photograph on their 13th anniversary

Pictured: Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested after assaulting police officer in Spanish bar

England and Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola was tasered and arrested in a Spanish bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident took place in a bar in Majorca as part of a team social for players and management. You can see the full timeline of events here.

Comment and analysis

• Robert Clark | Behind enemy lines, Ukraine is busy setting Russia ablaze
• Andrew Orlowski | Microsoft’s latest obsession risks creating a security nightmare
• David Axe | China’s hypersonic rocket drone could threaten US Navy carriers defending Taiwan
• Ross Clark | Hypocritical Ireland is now facing the consequences of its woke virtue signalling
• Telegraph View | Tories must be honest about Britain’s issues

Interview: The councillor at war with Clarkson

‘Jeremy’s not like Kate Moss or Beckham – he actually engages with the community’

Dean Temple only joined his local council in 2021. Then the world’s most famous farm opened up the road – and his life became hell.

Business news: The nuclear fusion reactor that could be billions cheaper than Hinkley

Nuclear fusion may be a step closer after a radical new reactor design shaped like a twisted doughnut was unveiled.

Live markets news: Tesla surges by $64bn after Elon Musk’s Beijing breakthrough

Editor’s choice

• Travel | Cornwall vs Devon – which is better for a holiday?
• Health | How a month without meat slashed my cholesterol
• Money | ‘I’m 24, earn £30k and live like an animal – this is how I spend my money’

Sport briefing: Today’s essential headlines

• Karl Dickson | Danny Care decision defended by RFU
• Oliver Brown | North London balance of power has shifted
• Rugby | RFU and Premiership agree landmark £264m deal
• Watch | Rory McIlroy belts out 1980s rock classic on karaoke
• Football | Man Utd will listen to offers for almost every player – including Marcus Rashford

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