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Chaos on two borders Migrants left in limbo after Trump kills key app

The train rumbled through the makeshift migrant camp in Mexico City, blaring its horn and sending people scattering to hug the wall. It passes through at 10am like clockwork, said the residents - almost all of whom have been planted there for months, waiting for the chance to request asylum in the US.

Ministers must hold the line on Thames Water. Administration would be better than a bailout

Make-your-mind-up time approaches for Thames Water. The directors may not have liked Ofwat's \"final determination\" last month - even though the regulator allowed bill increases of 35% over the next five years - but if they wish to dispute it, Thames is free to appeal to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The deadline to do so is 18 February.

Knight's Onslaught in Rain in Vain as Australia Clinch Series

Australia have won the Ashes outright after sealing victory in the second Twenty20 international in Canberra yesterday in a controversial finish as England fought to complete a tight rain-affected run chase.

'Narrowing the gap' WSL B teams could join lower leagues as part of FA shakeup

Allowing B teams from Women's Super League and Championship clubs to play in the Women's National League has been put forward as part of plans to restructure tiers three to six of the English women's pyramid from the 2026-27 season.

'I feel like I can't get away from it' Families tell of lives left shattered

After the terror, the heartache and the unending grief - they shared their pain.

Sabalenka Overpowers Good Friend Badosa to Reach Third Straight Final

An increasingly comfortable Aryna Sabalenka powered into the final of the Australian Open by seeing off her good friend and the 11th seed, Paula Badosa, under the roof on Rod Laver Arena, as she continued her pursuit of a third straight title here.

Sainsbury's cuts 3,000 jobs as it shuts pizza counters and cafes

Sainsbury's is to cut 3,000 jobs in the UK through the closure of its hot food counters and cafes and by reducing senior management roles by a fifth, amid rising labour costs.

Woman not 'at fault' in divorce for refusing sex, says ECHR

Women should not be considered \"at fault\" by courts in the event of divorce for refusing to have sex with their husband, Europe's highest human rights court said yesterday, condemning a ruling in France.

EU trade chief says PM must decide if UK joins European customs deal

The EU's new trade chief has said the bloc could consider including the UK in a pan-European trade agreement, but emphasised that \"the ball is in the UK's court\".

Dykes keeps Blues on course in 'Hollywood derby' draw

If Wrexham v Birmingham was the alternative Battle of Britain last night, it certainly lived up to its billing as the League One promotion chasers played out the scrappiest of draws.

Trump warns of tariffs on all US imports in return to global stage

Donald Trump made a combative return to the global stage yesterday, threatening tariffs on all US imports and accusing oil producers of prolonging the Ukraine war by failing to cut their prices.

Rashford likely to stay at United for rest of season

Marcus Rashford accepts he may have to stay at Manchester United for the rest of the season after failing to secure a move in the first three and a half weeks of the transfer window.

RFU's Sweeney unrepentant over £358,000 bonus payout

\"I believe we've got a lot of powerful initiatives that we're putting into the game. I'm certainly committed to go through to the end of this cycle, which is the end of 2027. I think there's unfinished business here and I'm the right person to see it through. That's why I haven't considered stepping down.\"

Adults with an ADHD diagnosis have shorter life expectancy, study shows

Men with an ADHD diagnosis die an average of seven years earlier than similar people without one, while for women the life expectancy gap is almost nine years, the first study of its kind has shown.

City sign Marmoush for £59m as Walker departs

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Omar Marmoush for €70m (£59.1m) plus €5m in add-ons from Eintracht Frankfurt and have agreed to loan Kyle Walker to Milan, who have an option to buy the defender in the summer.

First homes in Chichester are least affordable outside capital

Chichester is the least affordable area outside London for would-be first-time buyers to get on the property ladder, with homes in the cathedral city costing an average of 8.5 times their annual earnings, according to figures from Nationwide.

'Tired of waiting' Ageism left on the cutting room floor

When Katja Meier got onto a leading scheme for female writers over the age of 40, she could not have been happier.

Private hysterectomy fees soar as NHS waiting lists grow

Women in Britain are paying up to £11,154 for a hysterectomy in a private hospital amid huge delays for NHS gynaecological care, research reveals.

Wearing it well Demand high for 'forever tote bags' that last for years

This year's \"it\" bag isn't made by any of the usual designers. And its label would not say \"calf-leather\" so much as \"wash me at 40C\".

Judges denounce January 6 pardons as Republicans deal with fallout

US federal judges have criticised Donald Trump's decision to pardon more than 1,500 people involved in the January 6 insurrection, with Tanya Chutkan, the US district judge who presided over Trump's election subversion case, arguing that the clemency \"cannot whitewash the blood, faeces, and terror that the mob left in its wake\".

New PM Martin Vows to Protect Ireland Against Trump's Threats

Ireland's newly appointed prime minister, Micheál Martin, has vowed to protect Ireland \"at a moment of real threat,\" just days after Donald Trump said he would wipe out the country's tax advantage and repatriate American jobs.

Survivors of apartheid-era violence sue South African government

Lukhanyo Calata's first memory of his father, Fort, was his funeral.

Son punishes hapless Hoffenheim to ease Postecoglou pressure

A bit more time enjoying Hoffenheim's hospitality and all of Tottenham's problems probably would have faded away. After all Christian Ilzer's clumsy side certainly seemed intent on doing everything in their power to ease Spurs back to good health here, defending so meekly that it would be wise not to conclude that Ange Postecoglou is out of the woods yet.

Medicaid under threat Republicans look for cuts

Donald Trump has suggested paring back or even dismantling the federal response to major disasters, a move that would cut off aid that has largely helped support Republican-leaning states that voted for him in last year's US presidential election.

Met police taken out of special measures after improvements

The Metropolitan police have been judged to be turning around extensive failings and removed from special measures after more than two years under extra scrutiny.

Hundreds flee refugee camp in West Bank as IDF assault continues

Hundreds of people fled the Jenin refugee camp and surrounding areas as an Israeli assault on the West Bank city entered its third day, amid a deepening crackdown across the occupied Palestinian territory.

Barclays chief's maximum pay could surge by 45% to £14m

The Barclays chief executive, CS Venkatakrishnan, could see his maximum pay package surge by 45% to more than £14m, as part of a new deal being considered by the bank's board.

Overcrowded Louvre is leaking and hard to visit, says museum's boss

Visiting the Louvre in Paris has become a \"physical ordeal,\" as the throngs of tourists, leaks and substandard catering take a toll on the world's most-visited museum, its director has said in a leaked memo.

'Stay at home' warning as Storm Éowyn brings 100mph winds and travel chaos

More than 4.5 million people in Northern Ireland and Scotland received a 10-second siren sound on their phones last night, after a rare red weather alert warned of what could be the strongest storm in generations.

'It's like a ritual for dictators' Lukashenko critics decry 'farcical' election in Belarus

On Sunday, five names will feature on the ballot in Belarus's presidential election, but the outcome is a foregone conclusion: Alexander Lukashenko's 31-year reign is poised to continue in the carefully managed vote, granting the dictator his seventh term in power.