Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Saturday 23 Jul 2016

1. Munich shooting suspect: 'I was bullied for seven years'

Last night’s shooting at a Munich shopping centre which left nine people dead was carried out by a lone gunman who then killed himself, German police have said. The suspect is an 18-year-old German-Iranian dual national who lived in Munich. Police said his motive is unclear. A video purportedly featuring the gunman shows him saying: “I was bullied for seven years, now I have a gun.”

Munich shooter 'idolised Anders Breivik' and claimed he was bullied

2. Hillary Clinton chooses 'most boring man in politics'

Hillary Clinton has selected Tim Kaine, a centrist senator from Virginia, as her running mate. The Democratic presidential candidate announced the news in a tweet late on Friday. Clinton passed over left-leaning candidates in favour of the 58-year-old senator, who is a strong supporter of free-trade agreements. He once described himself as "the most boring man in politics".

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3. British economy shrinking at fastest rate for seven years

Britain's economy is shrinking at fastest rate since 2009, according to a wide-ranging ‘health check’. The Bank of England faces mounting pressure to prevent the country from sliding into recession after a “dramatic deterioration” in confidence suggested the economy is on course to shrink by 0.4% in the third quarter. The news has increased speculation that the Bank of England will cut interest rates.

4. Corbyn says 'social movement' can propel Labour to power

Jeremy Corbyn will say abuse "has no place" within the Labour Party as he addresses claims he has failed to stop his alleged supporters from intimidating opponents. He will condemn abuse in a speech today, as he says a grassroots "social movement" can propel Labour to power. "Some people don't get this yet,” he will say.

5. Millions of patients turned away by busy GPs

Millions of patients are being turned away from overcrowded GP surgeries in what doctors say is a “clear threat to patient safety”. People went without help almost 10m times last year, as the number failing to get an appointment rose by 40% in four years. Medics fear that the early signs of cancer may be missed if patients give up attempting to see a doctor.

6. Government discreetly u-turns on Saudi war crimes

The government has quietly admitted it was wrong to say Saudi Arabia is not targeting civilians or committing war crimes. As MPs returned to their constituencies for recess on Thursday the Foreign Office admitted six ministerial statements from the past year “did not fully reflect” the real situation. Saudi Arabia is engaged in a bombing campaign in Yemen where it has blown up hospitals, schools, and weddings.

7. Britain's most affordable property location is revealed

The most-affordable locations for first-time buyers have been revealed in a study by a building society. Compared to local earnings, the cheapest places to buy are mostly in western Scotland and northern England. East Dunbartonshire, on the fringes of Glasgow, and Copeland, in West Cumbria, topped the table as the most accessible. Unsurprisingly, the most expensive are all in London.

8. Trump-supporting former Klan leader runs for Senate

Former leader of the Ku Klux Klan David Duke has launched a campaign for a seat in the US Senate. The white nationalist has been a high profile supporter of Donald Trump. He previously served as a Louisiana state lawmaker from 1989 to 1992 and unsuccessfully ran for governor. He is one of more than 20 candidates battling for the seat vacated by Republican senator David Vitter of Louisiana.

9. Teenage boys wear skirts in school protest

Four teenage boys in East Sussex have worn skirts to school in protest at being disciplined for wearing shorts on the hottest day. When the year nine students at Longhill High School in Rottingdean turned up in school skirts on Thursday, head teacher Kate Williams said they could "wear any part of the agreed school uniform". The school has now broken up for the summer holidays.

10. 'Big Sam' appointed as new England football manager

Sam Allardyce has been officially appointed as the new England manager. The 61-year-old inked a two-year deal after compensation was agreed with Sunderland. ‘Big Sam’ succeeds Roy Hodgson, who resigned after England were knocked out of Euro 2016 in the last 16 by Iceland. Allardyce’s first game at the helm will be a friendly at Wembley in September.