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Muhammad is favourite UK boys' name for first time

Muhammad has become the UK's most popular baby name for boys for the first time, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

Women's prize for playwriting returns with record £20,000 award

A prize celebrating female playwrights has announced its return with its largest prize fund yet, aiming to redress the imbalance in the number of plays by women produced on major stages in the UK and Ireland.

The rise and rise of Rooney - that's Coleen, not Wayne

How Coleen Rooney rode a wave of popularity from the 'Wagatha Christie' trial to bush tucker trials

England and Wales prison population set to exceed 100,000 by 2029

The prison population could top 100,000 within five years in England and Wales, official estimates show.

Can six targets turn the tide? What Keir Starmer said - and what it all means

Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday mentioned the word \"milestone\" eight times and \"missions\" 13 times.

Macron to stay on as he prepares to appoint fourth prime minister of the year

Defiant president says he will remain in power until 2027, amid political turmoil following collapse of government

Parents who work from home may be behind rise in school absences

Parents who have been working from home since the pandemic are keeping their children off school with them, the chief inspector of Ofsted has suggested.

YMCA song has never been gay, says Village People's lyricist and singer

If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay anthem, think again.

Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words

At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris's nieces explained how to pronounce Harris's name.

Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

An artificial intelligence system used by the UK government to detect welfare fraud is showing bias according to people's age, disability, marital status and nationality, the Guardian can reveal.

Starmer accuses Whitehall of being comfortable with failure

Keir Starmer accused Whitehall of becoming comfortable with failure as he challenged civil servants to hit a series of policy targets and deliver on 150 \"major infrastructure projects\".

NHS facing a 'quad-demic' of emergencies as winter bites

The NHS is facing a \"quad-demic\" of health emergencies as it heads into winter, with hospitals \"busier than ever\" for this time of year, the health service's most senior doctor has said.

UK Interest Rates To Fall More Slowly Than Expected After Budget, Claims Report

UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over the next two years after Rachel Reeves revealed significant spending and borrowing plans in the budget, according to an influential report.

Russia Blamed For 100 Hybrid Attacks In Europe

A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 "suspicious incidents" in Europe this year could be attributed to Russia, as western officials grapple with how to respond to suspected Russian sabotage attempts.

Outrage In Seoul 'How Could A President Act Against The Will Of His People?'

The mood outside South Korea's parliament was a mix of anger and bewilderment on Wednesday afternoon, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking, albeit thwarted, declaration of martial law.

Gaza War Amounts To Genocide, Report Finds

A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip constitutes the crime of genocide under international law, the first such determination by a major human rights organisation in the 14-month-old conflict.

Free to air TV deal to broadcast Chelsea and City's Club World Cup

The streaming platform DAZN has agreed a worldwide deal to broadcast Fifa's controversial Club World Cup free to air.

Disappointment as United snub rainbow jackets

Rainbow Devils fans' group regrets actions of one player led to scheme being scrapped

Lopetegui future in doubt with decision likely by weekend

West Ham board considering if beleaguered manager will be in charge for Wolves match

Postecoglou: Spurs must boost attack in transfer window

'There's no doubt we need some bolstering in that front third'

Wiegman offers praise for 'improving' Clinton

The 21-year-old midfielder extends scoring form with winner against Switzerland

Pidcock to leave Ineos Grenadiers

The Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock is leaving Ineos Grenadiers by mutual consent.

Wolvaardt turns the screw in six-wicket England defeat

England suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first ODI against South Africa as the Proteas captain, Laura Wolvaardt, made an unbeaten 59 for the hosts.

Stokes demands answers from ICC after over-rate sanctions

England captain claims governing body has yet to address his concerns

More trouble for General Motors in China after 2018 peak

General Motors told shareholders on Wednesday that it would write down the value of its China business by more than $5bn.

Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop London listing

An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap its primary London listing and focus on Australia, as the FTSE 100 firm outlined its long-term investment strategy.

Investigation reveals alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering ring

Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network – used by drug dealers, financial criminals and foreign spies – have been sanctioned and arrested in a coordinated international investigation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Three climbers missing on New Zealand mountain

Rescue teams looking for three climbers who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain have expressed \"grave concerns\" over the party's welfare in the rugged terrain, as bad weather hampers search efforts for the second day in a row.

Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies aged 69

Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem, whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died.

Bronze trove found at ancient Italian spa

Bronze snakes, statues, two gold crowns, jewellery, thousands of coins and perfectly intact eggs are among the latest remarkable discoveries to emerge from the site of an ancient thermal spa in a small town in Tuscany.