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Trump pick clings on as replacement rumors swirl

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's embattled nominee for secretary of defense, shared an impassioned post saying he will \"never back down,\" amid a flurry of rumors that the president-elect is contemplating replacing him with Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis.

Healthcare CEO gunned down in 'brazen attack'

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, one of the US's largest health insurers, was fatally shot in the chest on Wednesday in midtown Manhattan, in what police described as a \"brazen, targeted attack\".

Most teenagers recover from long Covid after two years, says new landmark study

Most teenagers who have suffered from long Covid recover within two years, according to the largest study of its kind.

Eating dark chocolate regularly 'could reduce type 2 diabetes risk'

Eating a few pieces of dark chocolate five times a week while avoiding milk chocolate has been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Myrie sorry for failing to declare outside earnings

The BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has apologised for failing to declare at least £145,000 earned from external events and said he would stop doing them for the \"foreseeable future\".

MasterChef's John Torode speaks out on allegations

MasterChef's John Torode has said he found the recent allegations of harassment against co-host Gregg Wallace \"truly upsetting\".

Water, walks and cafes: this is Britain's happiest town

It may not have the bright lights of London or Edinburgh, or even the celebrity or notoriety of some of the Great Britain's better known villages and towns.

South Korea's president facing impeachment over martial law

South Korean opposition parties said they had submitted a motion to impeach the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his short-lived declaration of martial law.

French and German police target migrant smuggler gangs

Police have carried out dawn raids in several cities in Germany and France in an internationally coordinated operation to smash a network accused of smuggling migrants to Britain in small boats.

Two-child benefit cap 'will be scrapped' in Scotland

The Scottish government has unveiled plans to scrap Westminster's controversial two-child benefit cap to lift thousands of \"children out of poverty\".

Defence minister issues warning on British army

The British army would be wiped out in as little as six months if it was forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict, a defence minister has warned.

France in political crisis as PM ousted

France has been plunged into political crisis after a no-confidence vote brought down the government, ending the beleaguered minority coalition of the rightwing prime minister Michel Barnier after only three months.

Doctor Who showrunners say AI scripts will 'eat their own tail'

One of the masterminds behind Doctor Who has warned that the more AI content is used for creative purposes the worse its output will be because it \"eats its own tail\".

Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system

For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: researchers have built an artificial intelligence-based weather forecast that makes faster and more accurate predictions than the best system available today.

Journalists strike over proposed sale of Observer to Tortoise Media

Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer yesterday began a 48-hour strike in protest at the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media.

Starmer pledges crackdown on crime in bid to reboot premiership

Keir Starmer will attempt to reset his premiership with a series of pledges to show he is \"delivering change\", including 13,000 extra neighbourhood police and a named \"bobby on every beat\".

White House Rushes Weapons To Ukraine Before Trump Takeover

The Biden administration is hurrying military equipment to Ukraine in a last-ditch effort to shore up the country's defenses against the Russian invasion before Donald Trump assumes the US presidency in January.

Poorest Countries Struggle To Pay Record Debt Costs After Rates Soar

Developing countries spent a record $1.4tn (£1.1tn) in debt payments to foreign lenders in 2023 as soaring interest rates pushed the cost of financing loans to a 20-year high, the World Bank's latest International Debt Report shows.

West Ham look to Conceicao as Lopetegui pressure grows

West Ham are considering Sergio Conceicao as a replacement for Julen Lopetegui, whose future as manager is under growing pressure after his team's 5-2 defeat at home against Arsenal last Saturday.

Van Nistelrooy's 'hurt' New Leicester manager stung by his enforced United exit

New Leicester manager stung by his enforced United exit

'So far so good' Coach perfect fit for Reds, says captain

Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool found the \"perfect match\" for their tight-knit, experienced squad when appointing Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp's successor.

Definitely maybe: Slot looks imperious at Anfield but could Guardiola be forced from Etihad?

Perhaps the most extraordinary aspect of Sunday afternoon at Anfield was how ordinary it all felt. Everybody came for something apocalyptic and what they got was a league game that felt like pretty much any other league game in which Liverpool beat a side who aren't as good as them.

Van Dijk still Liverpool's spirit animal as City's decay deepens

Imperious defender is central to Slot's success and makes a stark contrast to Haaland's struggles in City's attack

Yoro in line for overdue Manchester United debut

Ruben Amorim has revealed \"special talent\" Leny Yoro could make his Manchester United debut at Arsenal tomorrow evening.

Saudi Arabia seals more than 900 sponsor deals amid World Cup drive

Saudi Arabia has struck more than 900 sponsorship deals across the sporting landscape and made dozens of formalised agreements with football federations as it prepares for a controversial coronation to host the 2034 World Cup.

Wiegman ready to make Lionesses 'uncomfortable' in Euro 2025 push

Sarina Wiegman says she has wanted England's players to feel uncomfortable so they can learn new things before Euro 2025.

Amorim's FA Cup bow comes at Arsenal in 2005 final rerun

The FA Cup holders Manchester United enter the fray at next month's third-round stage with a visit to the record 14-time winners Arsenal, in a repeat of the 2005 final.

All Women's Championship matches to be streamed live

Every Women's Championship match will be streamed live on the league's YouTube channel from next season onwards, the Guardian can reveal.

Bold Bethell had 'no doubt' he would thrive at No 3

Fearless 21-year-old hit an unbeaten half-century on Test debut and it looks as if there is plenty more to come

Teams demand FIA clarity after Norris penalty

Formula One teams are demanding more from the sport's governing body after controversy over decisions at the Qatar Grand Prix which have caused criticism within the sport and prompted McLaren to call for a review into the penalty imposed on Lando Norris.