Tuilagi agrees to Bayonne move and ends 13-year England career

Manu Tuilagi has agreed to join Bayonne on a two-year deal in the summer, bringing an end to his England career. The 32-year-old made his swansong appearance off the bench against France last Saturday and is set to make himself ineligible for England by joining the Top 14 side.

'You just have to be gutsy': how Kenny forged her golden era

Britain’s most successful female Olympian rode through adversity to claim six medals at three Games anda refusal to compromise explains her choice to retire

Is plastics row fake? Cultural division of football fans only serves those who wish to exploit it

Leaving early is a bit of a red flag. Booing your own players, obviously. Wearing a half-and-half scarf, purchasing a half-and-half scarf, expressing any opinion of a half-and-half scarf short of pathological hatred: forget it.

Heatwave forces schools to close in South Sudan

South Sudan has closed all schools for the duration of an extreme heatwave expected to last two weeks.

Sex parties to scoops Berlusconi's palazzo in Rome to become HQ of foreign press

The first and only time Silvio Berlusconi held a news conference at the Italian Foreign Press Association in Rome was in November 1993. The businessman told journalists he had no desire whatsoever to enter politics, and hoped he would never be forced to.

Trump unable to post bond for 454m civil fraud appeal

Lawyers for Donald Trump said yesterday that he could not post a bond covering the full amount of the $454m civil fraud judgment against him while he appeals the New York ruling because to do so was \"a practical impossibility\" after 30 surety companies turned him down.

‘This is not democracy’: west says landslide Putin victory reveals depth of repression

Western nations have widely condemned Russia's presidential election, which saw Vladimir Putin claim a landslide victory amid a crackdown on dissent and opposition that will keep him in power until at least 2030.

Rare black honeybee colony gets a new roof over its head in Wales

When the 17th-century manor house in the far north-west of Wales was bequeathed to the National Trust, it came with a clear condition: the bees in the roof, which sometimes produce so much honey that it oozes through cracks in the walls, should be left alone.

Israel now faces a 'forever war' as its grip on Gaza loosens and militant forces remain viable

The latest raid on al-Shifa hospital reveals that the Israeli military's hold on the areas of Gaza supposedly cleared of Hamas militants is considerably more tenuous than the country's political leaders have claimed - and suggests the region's military superpower is facing a \"forever war\" in the territory, with enormous costs for everyone involved, particularly civilians.

Famine Aid groups warn of 'man-made starvation'

Famine is imminent in northern Gaza and people are suffering \"catastrophic levels of hunger\", a coalition of aid groups warned yesterday.

Carlisle Parents come together over 'traumatic' racist bullying

We are here today to give our children confidence that parents have their back,\" said Paul, speaking outside a school in Carlisle that has become the centre of a race attack storm. \"We are saying: 'Don't be afraid.' We need to nip these things in the bud now.

London Khan homes in on housing in bid for third term

Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a record third term as mayor of London by promising the \"greatest council homebuilding drive in ageneration\" and defending his ultra-low emission zone.

Climate Tories stoking division over net zero, Miliband to say

The government is stoking the fires of the culture wars over the UK's net zero target instead of addressing the urgency of the climate crisis, Labour's Ed Miliband will say today.

Woman on trial for husband's murder abused by him, says son

The son of a woman on trial for the murder of her husband has told a jury the dead man had subjected his mother to years of physical and psychological abuse.

‘Reframing our view of Africa’: Idris Elba dreamsbig with plan for island city

Idris Elba has shared details of his \"dream\" to turn a remote island off the coast of Sierra Leone, the country where his father was born, into an environmentally friendly, culturally diverse city.

Driving ban for Goldsmith after breaking speed limit seven times

Zac Goldsmith was warned by a judge that speeding drivers \"emit more harmful emissions\" as he was banned from driving for a year for a number of motoring offences.

Climate protesters lose criminal damage defence

One of the last defences for climate protesters who commit criminal damage has been in effect removed by the court of appeal. The court said \"beliefs and motivation\" do not constitute lawful excuse for causing damage to a property.

Seven jailed over violence outside asylum seeker hotelin Merseyside

Seven men have been jailed for violent disorder after their involvement in \"racially aggravated\" trouble outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Merseyside.

‘The message is clear’: Banksy leaves his mark with tree mural

A mural that appeared overnight on a residential building in north London is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed.

The old boys club Benign curiosity or sexist bastion of power?

Around the turn of this century, a change to Garrick Club rules finally granted female guests permission to walk up and down the vast, oil paintinglined staircase that leads up from the grand entrance hall to the bars and libraries on the first floor.

'It's a relief': Britain's most successful female Olympian Laura Kenny says it is time to quit

Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, yesterday announced her retirement from cycling. The 31-year-old won five Olympic golds and had been aiming to compete at the Paris Games this summer, but told the BBC of her decision to end an extraordinary career.

Labour aims to make growth integral to Treasury's role

The Treasury under a Labour government would \"hardwire\" raising Britain's growth rate into its budget tax and spending decisions as part of plans to shake up Whitehall's most powerful department, Rachel Reeves is to announce.

Rwanda flights will begin this spring, Sunak insists

Rishi Sunak reiterated his promise yesterday to begin deportation flights this spring as MPs prepared to give his plans a boost by rejecting a series of Lords amendments to the Rwanda bill.

P&O Ferries crew paid below minimum wage

P&O Ferries, which controversially sacked about 800 workers in 2022, has paid some crew members less than half the UK minimum wage thanks to a continuing legal loophole the British government promised to close two years ago.

Garrick membership list reveals roll call of British establishment

Men-only club includes MI6 chief, judges, lords, MPs and King Charles

Turning point Ten Hag hopes epic win can save United season

Erik ten Hag claimed Manchester United's FA Cup victory against Liverpool could be the turning point he and his team need after beating their fierce rivals in an epic quarter-final at Old Trafford.

Chaotic Chelsea leave it late to seal place in semi-finals

Never underestimate Chelsea's capacity for chaos. Only they could go 2-0 up against Championship opposition in an FA Cup quarter-final and end up needing a stoppage-time winner to go through after a second half that will be remembered for Axel Disasi's preposterous own goal, more venom from the crowd and Cole Palmer lifting Stamford Bridge's toxic atmosphere with a superb assist for Carney Chukwuemeka.

Leeds hit the top after James seals victory

As the full-volume strains of Status Quo's Rocking All Over The World greeted the final whistle Daniel Farke bounded on to the pitch and embraced every Leeds player.

Woods' Ryder Cup captaincy hanging on key PIF meeting

Former world No1couldbein charge of US team next year but is focusing on Tour deal

NESS TESS 0.0 England and Italy's! reinventions the biggest surprises of a vintage year

Wales have good reason to worry about the future while mistakes at crucial times cost Scotland more success