The World Tonight

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The United States has accused Iran of carrying out attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on a vital shipping route for oil exports. We hear from a former US ambassador and from Tehran, where the Iranians vehemently deny they were responsible. Also: Lord Heseltine on the Tory leadership race. And we look at the fate of one of Britain’s most celebrated pubs, where regulars say a corporate takeover threatens its independence.

Tehran vehemently denies they were responsible. Boris Johnson tops the pile in 1st round of Tory leadership race. President Trump's press secretary steps down. Ebola spreads from DRC to Uganda – 2 dead.

Boris Johnson also officially declares – takes limited questions from journalists. MPs reject Labour's cross-party motion aimed at stopping no-deal Brexit. Hong Kong’s leader condemns protests as "organised riots". Kosovo marks 20 years since NATO's decisive intervention.

We hear from leading Labour and Conservative politicians. Reports that Sudan’s protest leaders have agreed to end campaign of civil disobedience. Matteo Salvini’s immigration record – a special report from Naples. And Botswana celebrates as same-sex relations are decriminalised.