7 August 2005 (Sunday)
- Four men are charged in connection with the 21 July London bombings. Yasin Hassan Omar, Muktar Said Ibrahim, and Ramzi Mohammed are charged with attempting to murder passengers and possession of an explosive substance. Along with a fourth man, Manfo Kwaku Asiedu, they are also charged with conspiring to murder passengers. (BBC) (BBC)
- A Royal Navy Submarine Escape and Rescue team help to save the trapped Russian Priz class mini-submarine AS-28 and its 7 crewmembers. (BBC)
- The Edinburgh fringe festival is launched with a parade through the city. (BBC)
- Six people are arrested in Parliament Square during a protest against the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act. (BBC)
- The Royal Mail dismisses reports that it is to cut jobs. (BBC)
- Sport:
- Football (soccer): Chelsea F.C. defeat Arsenal by 2 goals to 1 in the FA Community Shield. Didier Drogba scored once in each half, with Cesc Fàbregas pulling a goal back for Arsenal. (BBC)
- Cricket: England win the second Ashes Test by two runs, levelling the series at 1-1. Andrew Flintoff is named man of the match. (BBC)
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