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Police developing 'Ghostbusters' weapons to halt ebike getaways

Police officers in Britain could soon be armed with Ghostbusters-style devices that fire electromagnetic rays to shut down the engines of electric bikes being used by criminals.

Women having 'harrowing' births as hospitals hide failures, say MPs

Women in labour have been mocked, ignored, fobbed off with paracetamol and left with permanent damage by midwives and doctors, and hospitals have covered up their staff's failures, a damning report by MPs has found.

Video art brings out the best, and worst, of New York and Dublin

Rain sluiced down on a grey Dublin afternoon yesterday, but the crowd clustered around the portal ignored the downpour and waved at a man cycling towards the screen on a sunny morning in Manhattan.

Labour report calls for rent caps to tackle growing housing crisis

Rent rises should be capped for millions of people struggling to afford soaring rates, according to a report commissioned by Labour.

Trump told me to bury Daniels' story, says Cohen

Donald Trump told his one-time fixer Michael Cohen to bury Stormy Daniels' account of an alleged sexual liaison weeks before the 2016 election, demanding that he \"just take care of it\", according to trial testimony in a Manhattan court yesterday.

Weight-loss jab 'could cut heart attack risk'

A weight-loss injection could reduce the risk of heart attacks and benefit the cardiovascular health of millions of adults across the UK, in what could be the largest medical breakthrough since statins, according to a study.

Arsenal hold nerve and weather storm after Trossard pounces

The television cut-aways to the enclosure housing the Arsenal fans perfectly captured the anxiety. It was not supposed to be like this, not against this Manchester United. But the lesser spotted acceptable version of Erik ten Hag's team was on show, fighting for the badge, and Arsenal were made to suffer.

McCarthy's reactions keep West Brom at bay

\"Breaking down barriers since 1978\" was the message on the big screens in the seconds before kick-off, a nod to Laurie Cunningham, Brendon Batson and Cyrille Regis, a trio of West Bromwich Albion heroes credited with changing the face of the game.

Los Angeles earmarked for Derby after bringing dash of Hollywood to trial

The team of horses that will attempt to give Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 10th win in the Derby at Epsom next month signed up another new recruit here yesterday as Los Angeles, an imposing son of the yard's 2012 winner, Camelot, ground out a one-length success from stable-companion Euphoric in Leopardstown's Derby Trial to remain unbeaten after three career starts.

Djokovic to take medical tests for water bottle injury after defeat

A concerned Novak Djokovic says he will undergo extra medical tests in relation to being struck by a water bottle after crashing out in the third round of the Italian Open.

'Boxers must know the morality of supporting Saudi'

Five days before Fury v Usyk in Riyadh, exile Wajeeh Lion explains how Saudi Arabia's LGBTQ+ nationals live in fear

Banishing the bile Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop abuse of referees?

'Szymon Marciniak you son of a whore\". \"Don't come to Germany for your safety.\" \"How much money did you get?\" \"FUCK YOU MARCINIAK YOU DISGUSTING BASTARD #RMAFCB.\" This is a snapshot of X and Instagram after Bayern Munich crashed out of the Champions League last week.

Wellbeing deficit Covid hurt young people - and the economy is paying

From the outset it was obvious that the coronavirus pandemic would be brutal on the UK's young people. Just how brutal has only become apparent over time.

Abbey bought to be altruism retreat put on sale for £15m

A mansion pitched as the place for the world's leading scientists and philosophers to figure out how effective altruism and artificial intelligence could make the world a better place has been put up for sale for £15m.

Ukrainian forces 'on back foot' in Kharkiv, commander admits

Ukraine's top military commander admitted yesterday that the situation in Kharkiv was \"difficult\" as Russian forces continued an assault in the region and Moscow claimed to have captured several more villages.

Never Trump? The Republican moderates who still shun Biden

They have broken with Donald Trump. They have gone public with their concerns about the threat that he poses to democracy and the rule of law. But vote for Joe Biden? That is a bridge too far.

Protest Thousands in Israel show anger at Netanyahu over hostages

Thousands of Israelis joined protests over the weekend calling for a deal to bring home hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas, early elections and the immediate resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister.

Renewed strikes highlight Israel's failure to crush Hamas in Gaza

Fierce battles were under way across much of the devastated north of Gaza yesterday, with heavy bombardment and airstrikes reported as Israeli forces attacked Hamas militants in areas that have already seen repeated rounds of fighting.

'Greedy and tricky': tapes show depth of Bacon's loathing for his art dealers

As one of Britain's foremost painters it is perhaps unsurprising that Francis Bacon could display an artistic temperament.

Mental health and court failures 'overwhelming Scottish police force'

Police Scotland is overwhelmed by the appalling demands made on officers by failing mental health services and a court system that requires complete reform, according to its chief constable, Jo Farrell.

Universities see sharp fall in applications by international students

Universities are reporting a steep drop in international students applying to come to the UK, amid warnings that further restrictions on student visas would torpedo a vital flow of talent for Britain's creative industries.

Brexit confusion stops expat in Italy receiving cancer treatment

A British man settled in Italy who has a rare cancer has been unable to receive the free healthcare he is entitled to because local officials do not understand the Brexit withdrawal agreement, he has said.

'A proper workplace' Artists battle to save affordable studios in Banksy's backyard

For three decades a collective of artists has worked at Jamaica Street Studios in Stokes Croft, the bohemian Bristol enclave seen as Banksy's spiritual home.

'History connects us' Resort celebrates its postwar landladies

A postwar northern seaside landlady could be direct, insist that full-board guests come back for tea at 5pm or get nothing, and have no plug sockets in case someone had the wild idea of using a hairdryer.

Nul risk Why Olly Alexander was a forgotten face at Eurovision reunion

Eurovision takes place every 12 months, but to understand the dynamics of its public vote it might be more useful to think of the song contest as a kind of school reunion.

Profile Is 'pound-shop Farage the right man to lead party?

Just four months ago, Richard Tice was described as a \"pound-shop Nigel Farage\" by a prominent Conservative MP.

England gets 27 new bathing sites - but no guarantee they will be safe to swim in

Twenty-seven new bathing sites will be designated in England ahead of this summer's swimming season, the government has announced.

Woman planning assisted death in New Zealand asks UK to change end-of-life law

A British woman who will have an assisted death next week in New Zealand, where she lives, has called on the UK to change its law to give seriously ill people choices about the end of their lives.

Roger Corman, king of the Hollywood B-movie, dies at 98

Roger Corman, the writer and director who helped turn out low-budget classics including The Little Shop of Horrors and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died at 98.

Cameron urges BBC to describe Hamas as terrorist organisation

David Cameron has urged the BBC to describe Hamas as a terrorist organisation, reviving an argument that the corporation was shying away from a valid description of the Islamist group holding Israeli hostages.