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Bath capable of pulling the plug on Saints title defence

Eight or nine clubs could contend for the Premiership playoffs, Harry Latham-Coyle predicts in his club-by-club guide

Chelsea's autographs ban a sign of the times for WSL

The Women's Super League enters a new era as the holders host Aston Villa in tonight's opener, writes Jamie Braidwood

Raya penalty save rescues Arsenal in forgettable draw

A double save reflects a double-edged display. It could have been worse for Arsenal, it never really looked like getting much better.

Driving down electricity prices is not all good news

Europe has seen a record number of hours this year where electricity prices dropped below zero – a sign of progress in renewable energy generation but also a growing challenge that has lessons for other countries.

Why borrowers must wait for help on interest rates

Bank of England will pencil in a November cut but do not hold out for a further reduction this year, warns James Moore

Zelensky's right-hand man fights Russian chess moves

Adviser wants to block Moscow’s return to international fold

Israeli arrested over 'plot to assassinate Netanyahu'

An Israeli man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot to assassinate prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu or other senior officials after being recruited by Iran, Israel's internal security service has said.

Device explosions 'cross all red lines' – Hezbollah chief

Tensions rise as Israel launches major strikes on Lebanon after two days of detonating group’s pagers and walkie-talkies

Last daily Evening Standard published as it goes weekly

The final daily print edition of London's Evening Standard landed on the capital's streets yesterday ahead of its relaunching next week as a weekly title.

Standing charge: 10 busiest trains in England and Wales

One rush-hour train through London carries more than twice as many passengers as seats available, new government figures reveal.

Mohamed al-Fayed accused of rape by ex-staff members

More than 20 women have accused former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual assault, including rape.

Young women spend £44 a month on taxis to feel safer

Young women and teenagers are paying out for taxis due to fears they will be harassed if they walk home or use public transport, according to new research.

Abuse specialists set to work in 999 control rooms

Domestic abuse specialists will work in 999 control rooms under a new \"Raneem's Law\", Yvette Cooper has announced. New emergency restraining orders will also give victims greater protection, the home secretary said.

Donkeys raise more money.than four big abuse charities

Women's Aid, Refuge, IDAS and SafeLives together received less in donations in a single year than The Donkey Sanctuary

Row erupts after Farage claims he cannot hold MP surgery due to attack fears

Nigel Farage is at the centre of a row after he claimed security concerns had prevented him from holding surgeries in his Essex constituency.

Can Reform UK show it is more than a one-man band?

Reform UK opens its annual conference in Birmingham sporting its first elected members of parliament, a muchexpanded membership, and plenty of enthusiasm.

Starmer says 'I'm in control' after Gray's salary is leaked

Sir Keir Starmer insists that he is in \"complete control\" of his government as he heads to his party conference on Sunday mired in controversy over the salary of his chief of staff and the acceptance of luxury gifts by himself and his wife.

Pensioners still support Labour, new poll reveals.

The row over winter fuel payments being cut for 10 million pensioners and questions over £107,000 of gifts Sir Keir Starmer has received have not harmed Labour's poll ratings, a new survey has revealed.

'You start speaking to walls'

Vladimir Kara-Murza, who openly opposes the Putin regime and was imprisoned in Siberia, gives his first interview on British soil since being released. Tom Watling speaks to him

Saudi revolution rolls on with Wembley showdown

It has cost a billion dollars, taken just 11 months, and this Saturday in front of 96,000, the boxing revolution will continue at Wembley Stadium. Last October, a boxing ring appeared from a depth of 26ft inside a black hole in the middle of the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital: the new capital of boxing. The ring was for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou; the best two men in their respective sports, boxing and mixed martial arts. It was the launch of the boxing revolution.

Salvatore Schillaci, star of Italia '90, dies aged 59

Salvatore \"Toto\" Schillaci, an icon of Italian football and the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 59.

Tweaks could net Arsenal a Champions League trophy

In some of the difficult early seasons in north London, and even when things started to pick up and there was interest elsewhere, there was a particular motivation that drove Mikel Arteta.

City's riveting draw shows new league format has legs.

If the revamped Champions League was supposed to inject the competition with more drama, perhaps Uefa could still savour the scoreline in a stalemate.

Pelicot tells court rape suspects are 'degenerates'

The woman at the centre of the Monster of Avignon multiple rape trial accused her attackers of being “degenerates” as she gave evidence yesterday.

Casualties pass 1 million in Putin's war against Ukraine

The combined number of casualties on both sides in Russia's war against Ukraine has reached the ghastly one million mark, according to a media report. The tally of deaths in Europe's largest conflict since the Second World War rapidly overtook the estimated 140,000 that resulted from the wars in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and continues to mushroom.

Attack on Russian weapons store triggers massive blast

Ukrainian drone strike picked up by earthquake monitors

Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action

Two years of misery caused by strike action for rail passengers has come to an end following a breakthrough in negotiations over drivers' pay.

Mother found Letby with crying baby, inquiry hears

A mother spoke emotionally as she described the moment she found Lucy Letby with her premature baby, crying and with blood around his mouth.

Lib Dems to investigate member accused of groping.woman at party conference

The Liberal Democrats are investigating a member accused of groping a woman at the party’s annual conference after the police said no further action would be taken.

How will the latest inflation figures affect Reeves's plan?

It’s early days, obviously, but one of the factors that helps any government “deliver” and win re-election is a healthy economy. Having repeatedly stated that they inherited the worst economic situation since the war – albeit a highly tendentious claim – Labour undoubtedly faces a challenge in achieving the electorally magical combination of low inflation, high employment, rising living standards, healthy public finances, and moderate interest rates.