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Warning that relief convoy for Gaza too little, too late

Aid agencies warned yesterday that the humanitarian help set to arrive in Gaza today could be too little and too late for many of the territory’s desperate population, as preparations were made for a small convoy of lorries to cross the border.

Bullish McCullum and Bairstow issue England rallying cry

Brendon McCullum has backed England to recover from the unconvincing start to their World Cup defence, saying despite two defeats in their opening three games there is still time for their quality to show.

Martens double ignites PSG and buries United's dream

Manchester United’s dream of a Champions League run is over, a defeat by the two-time finalists Paris Saint-Germain denying them a place in the group stage for the first time.

All Blacks inspiring Rice and England to forge winning path

Arsenal midfielder watched New Zealand's win against Ireland andis basking in buzz’ of the national team

King of the road Nabi's nomadic journey from beating Gatting to toppling Buttler's champions

'I don’t know much about them, but I heard that some of their players picked up the game in Pakistan and played much of their cricket there. And they’re clearly useful.”

Drought and forest fires turn Amazon city into climate dystopia

A withering drought has turned the Amazonian capital of Manaus into a climate dystopia with the second worst air quality in the world and rivers at the lowest levels in 121 years.

Questions asked over failures that led to Brussels shootings

The Swedish and Belgian prime ministers paid tribute yesterday to two Swedish men shot dead by a gunman in Brussels on Monday night, as authorities scrambled to work out how the attacker had slipped through the net.

Putin insists US missiles that hit airbase will not alter course of conflict

Vladimir Putin has called the US delivery of long-range tactical ballistic missiles to Kyiv \"another mistake by the United States\" in his first public comments since an unprecedented Ukrainian strike destroyed helicopters at two airfields in Russian-occupied territory this week.

But is it tart? Radical and edible 70s work gets new Tate recipe

When Bobby Baker's radical sculptural work An Edible Family in a Mobile Home was installed nearly 50 years ago, art lovers were invited not only to touch it but to eat it too.

Byelections Labour hopes high in seats haunted by Tory ghosts

Alistair Strathern hates the photo chosen to be splashed across his advertising boards. \"Good poster,\" shouts a A schoolboy at the gently blushing Labour candidate across Dunstable Street in the centre of Ampthill, one of the 48 towns and villages that make up the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire.

Storm Babet poses 'risk to life' in parts of Scotland

Humza Yousaf has warned against unnecessary travel in parts of Scotland as Storm Babet is forecast to hit areas between Dundee and Aberdeen and pose a \"risk to life\" today.

Bale of straw over Thames warns shipping of Millennium Bridge repairs

Workers on London's Millennium Bridge are hanging a bale of straw under the structure after triggering an ancient bylaw.

Gigantic arts venue 'where anything can happen' opens in Manchester

It is £130m over its original budget, four years late and with a name not yet totally embraced, but Aviva Studios in Manchester, its backers say, will be unlike any other arts venue in Europe and its opening represents \"a landmark moment\" for culture in the UK.

Wrexham's ancient sweet chestnut wins tree of the year

A 480-year-old sweet chestnut that has withstood storms, firewood collectors and, increasingly, parties and picnics beneath its boughs has been crowned tree of the year.

Sunak urges MPs not to rush to judgment over hospital blast

Rishi Sunak told MPs yesterday not to rush to judgment over the blast at a hospital in Gaza, as he was repeatedly urged by Keir Starmer to remind Israel to respect international law.

Labour Starmer tries to reassure councillors over stance on conflict

Keir Starmer has written to Labour councillors expressing his sympathy for innocent Palestinian and Israeli people amid warnings that dozens could resign over the party's stance on the conflict.

'Day of rage' protests held across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast

Angry protests continued across the Middle East yesterday as thousands of people across the region demonstrated against Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip amid growing anger over the hospital blast that left hundreds dead and injured.

West Bank Patience with Abbas frays in Ramallah

Small shards of broken glass glinted in between paving stones in central Ramallah, one of the few physical signs of a clash the previous night between protesters and the security forces of the ruling Palestinian Authority.

Who is to blame? Piecing together evidence in tragic al-Ahli bloodbath

The tragedy at the al-Ahli Arab hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip has provoked bitter recriminations that have reverberated across the Middle East and beyond.

Humanitarian corridors US blocks UN move to allow route out of Gaza

The US has used its veto at the UN security council to block a resolution calling for Israel to allow humanitarian corridors into the Gaza Strip, a pause in the fighting and the lifting of an order for civilians to leave the north of the besieged enclave.

Don't be consumed by rage, Biden tells Israel

President compares Hamas massacre to 9/11 and backs Israeli denials over hospital carnage | Netanyahu agrees to open border and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt

Wiegman recalls Kirby but says Mead needs more time

The Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby has returned to the England squad for the two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium after recovering from injury.

Dutch derail Proteas to throw pool stage open

Netherlands completed a famous 38-run win against South Africa to add further intrigue to the pool stage at the Cricket World Cup.

Smith in fitness race as Borthwick wrestles with full-back options

England are waiting on the fitness of Marcus Smith before finalising plans for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday, with Freddie Steward waiting in the wings.

Dark day for British industry as 4,000 jobs are put at risk

More than 4,000 jobs were put at risk yesterday by big employers including the jet engine maker Rolls-Royce, the consultancy KPMG and the Swedish electric lorry firm Volta on a dark day for British industry.

Palace of Versailles evacuated as France stays on high alert

The Palace evacuated of Versailles was briefly for the second time in days after a bomb threat yesterday as France remained on high alert for a possible terror attack.

Art sleuth who recovered Van Gogh bags six more paintings

A Dutch art detective known as the \"Indiana Jones of the art world\" has recovered a further six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.

Killing of Swedish football fans in Brussels 'probably lone wolf' attack

A Tunisian man who killed two Swedish citizens in a terrorist attack in Brussels was \"probably a lone wolf\", the Belgian prime minister said, as Sweden and Italy called for security at Europe's borders to be tightened.

Captain Tom's family attend hearing over spa pool demolition

The family of Captain Tom Moore has defended a spa pool complex at their home, which has been earmarked for demolition, saying it could be used for rehab sessions for elderly people.

Miscarriage of justice inquiry needs 'teeth', says Malkinson

Andrew Malkinson believes an inquiry into how he was wrongfully convicted of rape must be made statutory to ensure Greater Manchester police do not hide evidence.