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Guardian defence in Noel Clarke libel case to include 32 witnesses

Thirty-two people are set to give evidence in support of the Guardian's defence of legal action brought against it by the actor and producer Noel Clarke.

Asylum seekers suffer violence in Home Office accommodation

NGOs are calling for improvements in UK government safeguarding policies after multiple acts of violence and race hate incidents in Home Office accommodation.

Brash, blunt and blatant Trumpism's resurrection is complete

He is risen. After dodging an assassin's bullet and the prospect of jail, Donald Trump staged a political resurrection like no other. Yesterday, as he returned to power, he embraced the role of a demagogue on a divine mission.

I've only wanted to dress real men, says Armani - still king of Milanese fashion aged 91

For 50 years, Giorgio Armani has only ever wanted \"to dress real men, not an invented character who only exists on the runway\".

Oscars favourites in spotlight over use of AI voice enhancements

The use of artificial intelligence could become a ferocious battleground during movie awards season, as at least two major contenders were revealed to have used voice-cloning to enhance actors' performances.

It's worth it Cold fails to deter faithful supporters

In bitter cold, thousands of Donald Trump's faithful gathered at the Capital One Arena in Washington yesterday for a televised viewing of his inauguration, sharing stories of their unwavering support despite not being able to see the new president up close.

Australia retain Ashes after England slump in first T20

Australia have retained the Women's Ashes after winning the first T20 by 57 runs, taking an unassailable 8-0 lead on points after Beth Mooney slammed 75 off 51 balls and England were bowled out for 141 chasing 199.

Indian Police Volunteer Given Life Sentence for Doctor's Rape and Murder

An Indian police volunteer was sentenced to life in prison yesterday for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital where she worked in Kolkata, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and widespread hospital strikes last year.

Hamilton hails new era on 'dream' first day at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton said he is realising his dream and starting a \"new era\" for Ferrari as he arrived at Maranello for his first official day with the team.

'A ticking timebomb' The shy, quiet boy who became obsessed by violence and genocide

Axel Rudakubana seemed, on the face of it, an unthreatening figure: a quiet boy from a God-fearing family, slightly built and small for his age.

Six years after Sala's death, Cardiff chairman calls for change

Mehmet Dalman hoped the tragedy would lead to improved regulations but his expectation has not been met

NICs changes 'will impose £1bn extra costs' on hospitality sector

The hospitality industry will incur an extra £1bn of costs for 774,000 of its workers who will be newly eligible for employer national insurance contributions (NICs) from April, a leading trade body has claimed.

De Minaur run raises home hopes of glory

An Australian has not won the men's singles at the Australian Open since Mark Edmondson in 1976 but Alex de Minaur, who delivered a largely dominant victory over the American Alex Michelsen, is shaping up as a legitimate threat in the last eight.

Pollinator numbers 'halved by high use of fertiliser on grasslands'

Using high levels of common fertilisers on grassland halves pollinator numbers and drastically reduces the number of flowers, research from the world's longest-running ecological experiment has found.

Weather bomb' to bring heavy rain and strong winds to UK

A \"weather bomb\" is forecast to hit parts of the UK this week, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow.

Konaté Is Latest Liverpool Star Yet To Commit Future To The Club

Ibrahima Konaté is the latest Liverpool player to deliberate over his future after confirming that the club's offer of a new contract remains unsigned.

Ministers to get AI tool for checking 'Vibes' of MPs over policies

A new artificial intelligence tool has been developed that could warn ministers whether policies are likely to be very unpopular with their party's MPs, using a search described as a \"parliamentary vibe check\".

Trump reels off barrage of planned executive orders focused on immigration

Donald Trump launched his second term as US president yesterday with a barrage of planned executive orders, many of them focused on a harsh crackdown on immigration.

Weight-loss jabs may cut dementia and infection risk, say scientists

People with diabetes taking medications found in weight-loss jabs have a reduced risk of 42 conditions, research has found, paving the way for using such drugs to treat a host of health issues.

Single mother in Spain 'entitled to same parental leave as couple'

A court in Spain has ruled a single mother is entitled to the parental leave that would have been due her partner had she had one, on the grounds that all babies should be treated the same regardless of the composition of their families.

'I've returned to life': British-Israeli captive's joy at seeing her family

A British-Israeli hostage freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Sunday has said she has \"returned to life\" and is the \"happiest person in the world\" after being reunited with her family.

Analysis Why durable peace still seems far off

Hours after the cease-fire was declared on Sunday, Hamas fighters were back on Gaza's streets.

Regulator investigates KPMG's audit of betting company

KPMG is under investigation over its audit of the 2022 accounts of the gambling company Entain.

Djokovic receives apology over 'banter' that led to TV boycott

Channel Nine's Tony Jones acknowledges he 'let down' Serbian fans with comments

Labour rethink on Tory hospitals pledge pushes start dates for some projects to 2039

Work on some of the 40 new hospitals Boris Johnson promised to build by 2030 will not begin until 2039, after a Labour rethink on a pledge it called \"a work of fiction\" by the Conservatives.

The struggle is immense Families hunt for food and supplies among the ruins

On the first morning of the first day after the ceasefire, the market in Asdaa camp, a sprawling mass of tents and makeshift shelters on the central Gaza coast, was busy.

Allez Les Bleus Time to deliver for Dupont and France but clouds still hang over squad's image

If this weekend's Champions Cup performances are anything to go by, France's stars are arriving at the Six Nations this year at the peak of their powers.

The worst ever United team? How Amorim's side compare to past failures and fiascos

As bad as their current crisis may seem, United's history is dotted with shambolic seasons, slumps and slip-ups

Work-life balance 'more important than pay for employees'

Work-life balance has soared in importance for workers around the world, becoming their top motivator and pushing pay into second place, according to an annual international survey of thousands of employees.

Trump's return will help the right 'occupy Brussels', says Hungarian PM

Donald Trump's presidency will boost rightwing political forces in Europe, the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, said as he announced an offensive \"to occupy Brussels\".