City's system failure offers glimmer of hope to rivals

Real Madrid's collision with Pep Guardiola's grooved machine represented a gripping clash of ideologies

'We have a superior product': Dukes maker asks Key to discuss ball

The maker of Dukes balls has entered the debate on the trial use of the Kookaburra ball in county cricket and invited Rob Key, the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of men's cricket, to talk to him about the type of ball he wants to see.

'I'm not swayed': Hamilton bats away criticism of Ferrari move

Lewis Hamilton has insisted his decision to join Ferrari in 2025 does not need any vindication, as he bemoaned the continued discussion over whether it is the right choice.

England's dreaming - If Dier can leave and kick on, how can the Premier League be the world's best?

It’s that Mitchell and Webb sketch reprised. Premier League fans looking around nervously. Are we … the farmers? (credit to Charlie on X who asked me this question).

Customers failed by poor 'country of origin' labels, says Which?

\"Misleading\" and \"inconsistent\" labels make it hard for shoppers to know where their food comes from, the consumer organisation Which? has said. It found supermarket chains were selling products with \"meaningless\" statements on their packaging.

Russia's war in Ukraine a barrier to global growth, says IMF boss

Russia's war with Ukraine is stoking geopolitical tensions and damaging the recovery prospects of the global economy, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned yesterday.

Victims of 1981 Dublin fire were unlawfully killed, inquest finds

Forty-eight young people were unlawfully killed after an electrical fault started an inferno at the Stardust nightclub in Dublin in 1981, an inquest jury has found.

Husband of influencer accused of tax evasion joins Russian military to secure her release

When his wife, a prominent Russian Instagram influencer, was threatened with years of imprisonment over tax evasion charges, Alexei Blinovsky opted for what seemed the most viable means to secure her freedom in Russia today: he joined Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine.

India's 'most predictable' election begins with Modi accused of undermining rivals

Voting has begun in India's general election, as Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata party looks to increase its parliamentary majority amid allegations that the country's democracy has been undermined since it came to power 10 years ago.

Men were flown to UK to attack Iranian journalist, police believe

Three suspects wanted for the stabbing of an Iranian dissident journalist on a suburban London street were from eastern Europe and were hired and flown into Britain to carry out the attack, investigators believe.

'People are begging us for help' - Refugees in Egypt reliant on grassroots aid groups

The last thing Rania sold was her jewellery. In the weeks after her family first woke up to heavy shelling in northern Gaza, they lost everything as they journeyed south to escape the bombardment.

Israel still plans to launch Rafah ground assault, says Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu has told western diplomats that he will go ahead with a ground offensive on Rafah in southern Gaza, and suggested that Israel's anticipated reprisal against Iran for its missile and drone salvo will be aimed at Iranian interests rather than Tehran's proxies.

Let your grass grow long and boost sightings of butterflies

Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study - let the grass grow long.

Ex-senior civil servant accuses Cabinet Office of 'systemic racism' in tribunal documents

A former senior civil servant has said in court papers that \"a hostile racist working environment\" in the Cabinet Office meant she was \"forced to resign\".

Colonialism - UK wealth not from slavery, says Badenoch

It would be wrong to attribute the UK’s wealth and economic success to its colonial history or racial privilege, Kemi Badenoch has told an audience in the City.

Police to speak to Tory MP over 'cash used to pay off bad people'

Police said yesterday that they would contact a Conservative MP who was suspended by his party over allegations that campaign funds were misused to pay off \"bad people\".

German-Russian nationals arrested on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, including on US military facilities, in what officials called a serious effort to undermine military support for Ukraine.

Designers stay in lane and out of the culture wars with 'classic' Team GB kit

Bland, blue, and designed to avoid any brouhaha - or hoo haa. That is the formula for the official British kit for this summer's Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which was unveiled in Paris yesterday.

Apology to Malkinson from chief of criminal case review commision

The chair of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has offered an \"unreserved apology\" to Andrew Malkinson for its handling of his case after he spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit.

Sturgeon's husband charged in SNP inquiry

Peter Murrell, the husband of Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds after being arrested for a second time by police investigating the funding and finances of the Scottish National party.

State could be left with £15bn debt by Thames Water nationalisation

40% Proportion by which the value of some loans to Thames' parent company may be reduced

Archer could consider future if stop-start’ pattern persists

Jofra Archer has hinted another year of persistent injury setbacks could lead him to question his future as the fast bowler looks to stage his latest comeback for England in time for this summer's T20 World Cup defence.

Appleby's pick pipped on the line but future remains rosy

He had just seen his filly Dance Sequence, the third-favourite for the 1,000 Guineas, beaten in her Classic trial by the 18-1 outsider Pretty Crystal, but Charlie Appleby was still in a positive frame of mind after the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket yesterday, about Dance Sequence and life in general.

De Bruyne cancels out Rodrygo's opener as epic clash goes to wire

With 72 minutes on the clock, an increasingly fervent Manchester City support announced who they were and promised to fight until the end.

Brasher urges protesters to avoid disrupting 'force for good' event

Race director predicts record fundraising year and reveals tribute to Kelvin Kiptum

Winter wondering Surprise, big-name exit is a sign of football media's fractured evolution

For more than three decades, English football media was a Winter wonderland.

Everton on the brink Questions over club's future as urgent as ever

Everton fans are used to the club's owner, Farhad Moshiri, telling them that better times will be arriving soon. He began his reign in 2016 promising to give fans \"whatever I have\" - the type of soundbite he would continue to deliver during the following eight years.

IMF urges fiscal discipline as elections loom around world

The International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Britain and other countries facing elections this year to avoid voter giveaways that might pose risks to their public finances.

Czech billionaire offered to buy owner of Royal Mail

The owner of Royal Mail received a £3bn takeover offer from a Czech billionaire who has stakes in Sainsbury's and West Ham United football club.

Aung San Suu Kyi has left prison for house arrest, claims junta

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.