In the UK - Tory leadership hopeful Andrea Leadsom's suggested being a mother makes her a better choice to be the next prime minister than rival Theresa May.

She's been heavily criticised for the remarks made in an interview with the London Times - Mrs May and her husband can't have children.

The paper has released audio of the interview, after Mrs Leadsom accused it of 'hateful reporting':

Meanwhile, there will be no second EU referendum in the UK following last month's vote to leave Europe.

The British government has officially responded to a petition saying the decision of the people 'must be respected'.

The online document attracted more than 4-million signatures in the days following the BREXIT vote.