Buttler and spinners star in dominant England victory

Before England fly, they soared. Jos Buttler's side will head to Barbados this morning to defend their T20 World Cup title with confidence buoyed by a comprehensive victory over Pakistan at the Oval that concluded an abbreviated, rain-affected but nevertheless hugely encouraging build-up.

Bronze's next two games tell her tale as one of greatest Lionesses

Upcoming games are in the north-east, where her journey started, and near Lyon, where she attained European glory

Sancho can complete redemption under the Wembley arch|

Winger has been inconsistent but rediscovered his joy in Germany and has a chance of glory against Real Madrid

Against the odds Sunak turns to 1997 playbook, but hopes for a different ending

With a Labour victory looking increasingly probable, John Major's pitch to voters in 1997 was simple.

Hong Kong: 14 pro-democracy activists 'guilty of conspiracy'

Fourteen pro-democracy activists have been found guilty in Hong Kong's largest national security trial, in a ruling that was immediately condemned by rights groups.

'We are suffering badly' Record heatwave has made Delhi unliveable for millions

As the water tanker drove into a crowded Delhi neighbourhood, a ruckus erupted.

Report absolving Israel over aid is false, US official says after quitting

A state department report earlier this month absolving Israel of responsibility for blocking humanitarian aid flows into Gaza was \"patently false\" and went against the consensus of department's experts, according to a former senior US official who resigned this week.

Cut in pollution from shipping 'doubled the rate of global heating'

The slashing of pollution from shipping in 2020 led to a big \"termination shock\" that is estimated to have doubled the rate of global heating compared with the long-term average, according to research.

Cher wins royalties court battle against widow of Sonny Bono

Cher has prevailed in a long-running lawsuit that she filed against the widow of her former musical partner and husband, Sonny Bono.

Girl, 9, fighting for life after motorbike gun attack on east London restaurant

A nine-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot by a hitman on a motorbike while she ate with her family inside a Turkish restaurant.

Russia may be ordering arson attacks in European countries, ministers say

Security services around Europe are on alert for a potential new Russian weapon of war - arson and sabotage - after a spate of mystery fires and attacks on infrastructure in the Baltics, Germany and the UK.

Bodies found in hunt for boy, 12, and father in Highlands

Tributes have been paid to a \"heroic\" father and his 12-year-old son who are believed to have died while hillwalking in the Highlands.

Green shoots Don't mention the Thing.Or the other Thing

I'm not saying that going to Bristol for 15 minutes was the least green thing I've done all year, but it may make the top 10.

Caught in own ambush? Leader put on the back foot over treatment of Abbott

Keir Starmer began his day by taunting Rishi Sunak for the faltering start to the Conservatives' election campaign.

Blocked candidate Shaheen prepares legal challenge to Labour ruling

Faiza Shaheen, the candidate blocked by Labour from standing in Chingford and Woodford Green, has announced she will challenge the decision in the courts, claiming she had faced \"a systematic campaign of racism, Islamophobia and bullying\".

'Not right' Black stars urge Labour to rectify upset

Leading Black British actors, professors, authors and broadcasters have urged Labour to \"rectify and reverse\" the \"disrespectful\" treatment of Diane Abbott or risk losing the support of the party's most loyal supporters.

Prize of $10m announced for team that can find a way to talk to the animals ... or so a little bird told me

In the Dr Dolittle books and films, the ability of a human to speak with animals captured the imagination.

NHS begins world-first cancer vaccine trials

Thousands of patients are to be fast-tracked into groundbreaking trials of personalised cancer vaccines in a revolutionary NHS \"matchmaking\" scheme to save lives.

South Africa's ANC poised to lose majority

South Africa's ruling African National Congress party looks set to lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power at the end of apartheid, in a watershed moment for the country, as support for the former liberation movement collapsed below 50% in partial results.

'You know, I am Marmite' After house row ends, Rayner is ready to start the battlebus

Angela Rayner has been described as a huge electoral asset by Labour's campaign chief but until this week she has been one the party was unable to fully deploy.

Pressure on Starmer to end 'purge of Labour left'

Leader denies blocking candidates while picking allies to run for safe seats

'The Wall Is Back' How Courtois Won His Wembley Fitness Race

Two serious knee injuries destroyed his season but Real Madrid's keeper is ready for Dortmund showdown.

'Bodies Everywhere' Horror Of The Strike On Rafah Camp

It took nearly half an hour for the first ambulances and firefighters to reach the stretch of blazing tents in the Kuwait peace camp in Rafah on Sunday night.

BBC Should Have Fallen Out With Daily Mail, Not Me, Says Lineker

Gary Lineker has said he regrets that a tweet he posted led to a falling out with the BBC, when it should have been a row between the broadcaster and the Daily Mail.

Jurors Out In Hush Money Trial As Trump Remains Defiant

Donald Trump's criminal hushmoney case in New York inched towards its conclusion yesterday with jury deliberations starting just before 11.30 am local time.

Labour Will Not Relax Visa Rules For Health Workers Despite NHS Staffing Shortages

Labour has "no plans" to change rules that bar health and care workers from bringing families on their visas, despite a plummeting number of NHS staff since rule changes this year.

PM Questions Junior Doctors' Motive In Calling Strike Days Before Election

Up to 100,000 patients in England face having their NHS care cancelled days before the general election after junior doctors announced a fresh wave of strike action, with Rishi Sunak saying it appeared to be politically motivated.

Reform Party Sunak Rejects Farage's Offer Of Election Pact

Rishi Sunak has ruled out a deal with Nigel Farage after the Reform politician suggested they should "have a conversation" before the election.

Swiatek saves match point in see-saw thriller against Osaka

As Iga Swiatek took her first steps on the WTA tour in 2019, one of her early breakthrough tournaments in Toronto culminated in a meeting with Naomi Osaka.

Wood says England's World Cup preparation 'not ideal'

Mark Wood has admitted England's preparations for the T20 World Cup have been \"not ideal\" after two of their first three warmup games against Pakistan were rained off.