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RSPB chief apologises after charity calls ministers 'liars' over green policy

The head of the RSPB has apologised after the wildlife charity called Rishi Sunak and other ministers \"liars\" in a social media post.

Cost of Labour's legal action against former staff members spirals

Labour has spent more than half a million pounds as part of its lawsuit against five former staffers accused of leaking an internal report on antisemitism, the Guardian understands.

Attenborough, 97, begins work on final series of Planet Earth

David Attenborough has begun work on a new series of the BBC's epic natural history programme Planet Earth - at the age of 97.

War leader Job will involve being a bridge between the US and Ukraine

Grant Shapps has been appointed defence secretary at a time of the largest war in Europe since 1945, with the UK an important partner as Ukraine seeks to kick out the Russians.

Former service chief voices concerns over Shapps' new role as defence secretary

Grant Shapps has been chosen to replace Ben Wallace as defence secretary in a mini-reshuffle of the cabinet, prompting criticism from some Conservative MPs and former military figures about his lack of experience.

Wiegman on Rubiales scandal: 'It really hurts'

Sarina Wiegman yesterday spoke of the intense \"hurt\" evoked in witnessing the scandal surrounding Luis Rubiales, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) president who has been suspended by Fifa, the sport's world governing body.

'India's reputation is on the line': Gandhi calls on Modi to investigate Adani family

Rahul Gandhi has said India's \"global reputation is on the line\" and demanded that the prime minister, Narendra Modi, opens a parliamentary investigation, after the Guardian revealed years of alleged financial violations by the politically connected Adani family.

Last rented e-scooters disappear from Paris after voters back ban

Paris will become the first European capital to ban rented electric scooters today, after the city hall vowed to \"calm down\" the streets.

Fire team demanded five urgent changes on Bibby Stockholm

Safety inspectors have demanded five urgent alterations to the Bibby Stockholm, the giant barge meant to hold hundreds of people seeking asylum, because of risks to their lives in the event of fire, documents released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) show.

Ex-Tory MP threatens to sue over slavery study

Former Tory MP threatens legal action over slavery research

School chaos as buildings are shut over collapse fears

Risk posed by aerated concrete means many pupils may be forced back into online classes

City agree deal with Wolves to sign Nunes for £47.25m

Manchester City have agreed to pay Wolves €55m (£47.25m) for midfielder Matheus Nunes. As part of negotiations with City, Wolves have sealed a season-long loan move for Tommy Doyle, who impressed last season on loan at Sheffield United.

'Growing the game' England Women to gain match-fee parity with men

England's women cricketers are to receive the same match fees as the men. The England and Wales Cricket Board has decided to reflect the surging popularity of women's sport - and adopt one of the key recommendations of the report published in June by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket - by moving a step closer to equal pay.

Fernández rescues Chelsea to end Wimbledon's resistance

If in doubt turn to the £106.8m world champion sitting on the bench. It was the equivalent of money shouting through a megaphone when Enzo Fernández entered the fray after 65 minutes of watching Chelsea toil against the side sitting fifth in League Two.

Malan and Brook lead England's stroll to victory

Who needs practice? After a sixmonth layoff, England's T20 team performed like the world champions they are beating New Zealand by seven wickets. Liam Livingstone finished the match with a six hooked deep into the stands. Getting the band back together has never looked so easy.

Trouble at the chip plant Biden's 'Made in America' dream sours in Arizona

Posed in front of an American flag and a banner reading \"A Future Made in America Phoenix, AZ,\" Joe Biden told assembled workers, supporters and the media last December: \"American manufacturing is back, folks.\"

Superdry puts stock market trading on hold after missing results deadline

Superdry has suspended trading in its shares as the British brand's auditors finalise their review of its accounts.

Niece of J-Pop mogul should quit over abuse claims against him, panel says

The president of Japan's biggest boyband talent agency, who is the niece of its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, should resign over allegations that Kitagawa sexually abused recruits for decades, a panel has said.

Pope to call for end to 'terrible world war' on environment

Pope Francis has said he will issue a statement on the protection of nature because a \"terrible world war\" is taking place against the environment.

Campaign intensifies as date set in Australia for vote on Indigenous recognition

In just a few weeks Australians will vote on whether to change the constitution to enshrine an Indigenous voice in parliament, the culmination of a six-year campaign by Indigenous leaders who say it will be a big step towards a \"fuller expression of nationhood\".

Ukrainian drones hit Russian regions as missiles strike Kyiv

Ukrainian drones have attacked at least six regions deep within Russia, including an airfield where they destroyed military transport planes, in one of the largest-scale attacks on Russia in months.

Wealthy Indian family with links to Modi 'invested in own shares'

Offshore records suggest associates of Adani family spent years acquiring stock during rise of founder who now has a fortune of $120bn

MPS call for increased testing of drugs at festivals to cut deaths

Ministers should expand anonymous drug testing at festivals and allow supervised drug-taking facilities to reduce the risk of fatal overdoses and infections, an influential parliamentary committee has concluded.

'Even my parents didn't believe me' The lingering pain of abuse at top school

It's not the end of the story but a real turning point,\" said Giles Moffatt after 14 gruelling days of evidence detailing the physical, sexual and psychological abuse he and generations of boys endured at Edinburgh academy, one of Scotland's most prestigious private schools.

Venice Stars on strike lie low at a less glamorous film festival

It's been five years since Bradley Cooper brought his last movie to Venice. His appearance on the Lido alongside Lady Gaga was the epitome of Hollywood glamour.

CNN turns to ex-BBC chief Thompson in push to reverse falling ratings and profits

Mark Thompson, the former BBC director general, has been named as the new chief executive of CNN, tasked with reviving a US news giant beset by falling ratings and profits.

Xinjiang tourism Uyghurs ask travel firms to stop visits amid human rights abuse

Uyghur advocates have asked western firms to stop selling package holidays that take visitors through Xinjiang, where human rights abuses by the authorities have been called a genocide by some governments.

Rubiales scandal overshadows Uefa Champions League draw

Uefa was struggling to keep the football world's focus on one of its showpiece occasions, the Champions League draw, last night as the scandal surrounding its vice-president Luis Rubiales showed no sign of letting up.

Lioness Scott calls for end to body image pressures that stop girls playing football

The former England footballer Jill Scott is calling for an end to body image pressures that cause some girls to drop out of the game, saying she desperately tried to gain weight after being criticised for being too skinny earlier in her career.

Airlines call for reform of compensation rules after air traffic control chaos

Airlines have urged the reform of compensation rules after the \"staggering\" revelation that a single wrongly input flight plan to UK air traffic control disrupted hundreds of thousands of passengers' flights.