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'Monumental moment' Home nations tee up joint bid for 2035 Women's World Cup

The home nations are to join together in a bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2035, a move which, if successful, would mark a \"monumental moment in our nation's sporting history\", according to Keir Starmer, the prime minister.

Ofwat sued after customers pay for neglect by water industry

An environmental group is to take legal action against Ofwat, the water regulator, for \"unlawfully\" making customers pay for decades of neglect by the water industry.

New DNA tool 'crucial' in fight against superbugs

A rapid DNA sequencing system has been designed by scientists to stem the rise of superbugs by accurately identifying bacterial infections faster.

A 'second republic' Bangladesh's student uprising leaders form political party before promised elections

In the shadow of Bangladesh's parliament building, crowds poured into the streets, many adorned in the red and green of the national flag. Just six months ago, these roads had been a battleground littered with bullet casings and bodies, as students fought armed police to bring down the authoritarian regime of Sheikh Hasina.

Smith's uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe

Marcus Smith faces an uphill battle to regain his England place after Steve Borthwick sought to kickstart his side's spluttering attack by axing the Harlequins playmaker, dealing a major blow to his British & Irish Lions hopes.

Sketch Lies and boasts cheered and jeered by bitterly divided Capitol

Well, at least he didn't give a Nazi salute, declare war on Canada or pull the plug on Nato. You never know these days. But Tuesday night was when Donald Trump finally turned the once reverential occasion of a speech to Congress into just another sordid campaign rally.

Kulusevski out but Spurs set sights on redemption

Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham's rejuvenated squad can sense an opportunity in the Europa League to make up for their disappointing season but confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski is set to be out until after the international break.

Ravindra's runs power Black Caps into final

New Zealand will take on India in the final of the Champions Trophy after centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson enabled them to outmuscle South Africa in their Lahore semi-final.

Company boss pleads guilty over deaths of paddleboarders

A company owner and instructor has pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders who died when she took them out during flooding and severe weather in Pembrokeshire.

London student 'may have raped 100 women'

Police fear a PhD student convicted yesterday of drugging and raping 10 women could be one of the worst sexual offenders in British history, after recovering videos of him attacking a further 50 victims.

Mourinho open to Old Firm managerial role

José Mourinho has not ruled out managing Rangers or Celtic.

Crime scene Cameras and drugs found in digital house of horrors

Zenhao Zou thought, acted and offended as if he was untouchable. When detectives searched the south London flat he rented for thousands of pounds a month, they found the trappings of a comfortable, if not lavish, lifestyle.

Beijing to offer higher consumer subsidies to reach 5% growth in face of Trump tariffs

China has set its GDP target for 2025 at \"around 5%\", a figure presented by the premier, Li Qiang, at the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing yesterday.

Elliott stuns PSG as Liverpool weather storm to grab advantage

Liverpool are alive and well in the Champions League when they should have been buried in Paris. Arne Slot's team did not simply secure a precious first leg lead against Paris Saint-Germain; they committed grand larceny on a night that belonged to Alisson.

'We have a long way to go, but women's boxing is getting there'

Lauren Price, Natasha Jonas and Cindy Ngamba are steeled for tomorrow's all-female bill at the Royal Albert Hall. Donald McRae hears their stories

Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Andrew Tate and His Brother

The attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan after the pair were able to fly into the state last week despite facing trial in Romania on charges of rape, sex with a minor, people trafficking and money laundering.

US stops sharing intelligence with Kyiv to pile pressure on Zelenskyy

White House indicates support could resume if peace talks progress

Macron Russian aggression 'knows no borders'

Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russian aggression \"knows no borders\", will not stop at Ukraine and is a direct threat to France and Europe which must prepare in case the US steps away from its side.

Prize fight: high court orders Paddy Power to pay £1m jackpot

When Corinne Durber was told by Paddy Power she had won £1m but only received £20,000 she had a choice: fold or double down.

Co-op admits blocking competitors from opening shops near its stores

The Co-op has admitted to more than 100 breaches of a rule that prevents supermarkets blocking rivals from opening competing shops nearby.

White House in direct talks with Hamas over release of hostages

The White House is holding direct talks with Hamas over the return of the Israeli hostages held since the 7 October attack, breaking decades of precedent by engaging with the militant group without intermediaries.

Omission accomplished Borthwick's attack under pressure to deliver after poster boy is taken down

It was a beautiful day in Bagshot. The kind of afternoon made for chucking a ball around and contemplating a calculated risk or two.

Thailand Deported Uyghurs to China Despite Offers to Resettle

Canada and the US offered to resettle 48 ethnic Uyghurs held in detention in Thailand over the past decade, sources have said, but Bangkok took no action for fear of upsetting China, where most of them were covertly deported last week.

Amorim: European success 'not crucial' for United's future

Manager talks up importance of long-term project before his side face Real Sociedad

Kane double derails Leverkusen as Mukiele red adds to Alonso woe

Something seemed to break here, and it was not just Xabi Alonso's proud unbeaten record over Bayern Munich.

Hunter Bell joins call to stop social media abuse

Paris bronze medallist warns of 'dark side' of the web before European Indoors title tilt

Tory peer accused of using antisemitic tropes in Lords debate

A Conservative peer has been accused of using antisemitic tropes after telling a debate in the Lords that Jewish people should pay for a proposed Holocaust memorial in London because they have \"an awful lot of money\".

Greenland Joking about a US takeover raises hackles

Donald Trump's claim in his address to Congress that the US will acquire Greenland \"one way or the other\" was widely condemned in Nuuk as \"disrespectful\" and was said to present an \"unacceptable view of humanity\".

Theatre review Ibiza fun and silliness in Shakespeare update

Love's Labour's Lost (More or Less) Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot ★★★★☆

Coldplay to plan World Cup final half-time show

The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists set to be chosen by Coldplay.