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First Debate Absent Trump Looms Over Republican Field

It may end up being Hamlet without the prince or, perhaps more aptly, Jaws without the shark. When Republicans gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Wednesday for the first debate of the presidential primary season, a milestone in any election campaign cycle, the clear frontrunner in the opinion polls will be missing.

Vunipola and Farrell head to the dock over red cards

Both players face bans this week that would rule them out of the World Cup start

KJT in tears after epic duel ends with unlikely gold

Heptathlete defies injuries and expectations to stay with US rival in final 800m chase

Morgan eyes captaincy while Wales cut 15 players

Jac Morgan is expected to be named as Wales's World Cup captain after leading Warren Gatland's side in two of their three warm-up Tests.

'Orphaned by decree' Meloni ban leaves gay parents in legal limbo

Whether it is school runs or doctors' visits, Maria Silvia Fiengo and Francesca Pardi have always shared in the raising of their four children. But after Italy's rightwing government began cracking down on the registering of both same-sex parents on birth certificates, the life they've forged together has become uncertain.

National Trust refuses to drop Barclays over climate record

One of Britain's most powerful charities, the National Trust, has hit back at pressure to cut ties with Barclays bank over environmental concerns.

Saint-Tropez's mayor takes on 'racketeering' restaurateurs

The mayor of Saint-Tropez has threatened \"racketeering\" restaurateurs in the Med's most famous - and overpriced - former fishing village with sanctions after reports some were selecting diners by the size of previous bills and setting minimum spends.

Dorries 'has damaged reputation of parliament'

A campaign group has written to the standards watchdog asking for an investigation into Nadine Dorries after its poll suggested more than half of people believe her absence as an MP and failure to quit had significantly damaged parliament's reputation.

New northern Brit School set task of finding 'next Adele'

It has launched stars from Adele to Amy Winehouse, Jessie J to Tom Holland, and alumni from the Brit School for performance and creative arts in Croydon, south London, are said to have collectively sold more than 250m albums and won 15 Brit awards.

The judge 'Acerbic wit' who showed great calm in long trial

The judge who will decide today whether Lucy Letby will ever be released from prison is well-versed in making big decisions.

Injured 10-year-old found dead had been known to council

A 10-year-old girl whose death led to an international manhunt was previously known to the authorities, Surrey county council has confirmed.

'This is just a historic day' Fans in Madrid hope win will be catalyst for change

By mid-afternoon yesterday, the Augustquiet, sun-fried streets around Madrid's WiZink Center had begun to fill with red strips, dazed and happy faces, and the inevitable chorus of horns from jubilant motorists. Spain had done it. But that fact was clearly going to take a while to sink in.

Lionesses may get awards as prince says sorry for missing game

No 10 is considering gongs for England's footballers for reaching the Women's World Cup final, as Labour called for the team to get honours.

Bragg brings down curtain on South Bank Show after 45 years

Melvyn Bragg is to step down from the South Bank Show after 45 years, according to reports.

Netherlands and Denmark to supply F-16s to Ukraine

The Netherlands and Denmark have announced that they will donate up to 61 F-16 fighter jets between them to Ukraine once pilot training has been satisfactorily completed, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited both countries after months of entreaties to bolster the Ukrainian air force.

MPs pursue Post Office bosses over failure to repay bonuses

Post Office bosses may be hauled back in front of the Commons business watchdog after refusing to fully repay executive bonus payments linked to the inquiry into the scandal of wrongly convicted postmasters.

Pride and pain

More years of hurt lie ahead, but good can come of this defeat: new strategies, fresh blood, realistic expectations

LGBTQ+ community 'Much more likely' to face hardship in retirement

Close to half of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are heading for a retirement where they are at risk of struggling to afford such basics as food and heating, according to new data.

Money hacks - How to choose a student bank account

Choosing the right student bank account won't magic away your money worries but it could help to provide a buffer zone when your balance creeps into the red, and perhaps some helpful perks, too.

Mobiles for kids - Basic, better, best? The checklist to help decide

If you have decided it is time for your child to have their first mobile phone, or they are due an upgrade, the choice can be bewildering. Technology editor Samuel Gibbs looks at all the options

Out of the shadows - Meet the corporate spies on the hunt for FTX's crypto assets

The office is a bland building near Chancery Lane. Neither its position, tucked away on a quiet backroad in the City, nor its facade - an iron-grey home for grey suits - seems accidental.

Christmas and Halloween items in Wilko 'everything must go'sale

Wilko has launched an \"everything must go\" sale, with significant discounts on Christmas decorations and Halloween gear, as administrators try to secure a rescue deal for the collapsed retailer.

High court upholds sanctions.against ally of Abramovich

A billionaire and close ally of Roman Abramovich has failed in his attempt to overturn UK sanctions, ending a challenge that had been seen as a crucial test of the government's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Albania 'invasion' - Italians shun high prices at home for Balkan neighbour

There are the rolling hills of Tuscany, the azure waters off the Amalfi coast or even the dramatic surrounds of Lake Como, so when the Italian prime minister was thinking about her summer getaway she wasn't short of options.

Georgia investigates threats against Trump grand jurors after details posted online

Law enforcement officials in the US state of Georgia were yesterday intensifying their investigations into threats targeting members of the grand jury that indicted former president Donald Trump and 18 of his allies earlier this month.

Meta ban - The impact of blocking trusted news on Facebook

Meta began blocking news from appearing across its platforms in Canada this month, after prolonged negotiations with the government over the country's new Online News Act.

Barbenheimer is partly to blame for Covid rise in Germany, say epidemiologists

German epidemiologists are warning of a summer wave of coronavirus infections, blaming in part mass gatherings such as the Barbenheimer double film trip craze.

Russia's freed convicts - Families fear revenge as killers return from conflict

The 2020 murder of Vera Pekhteleva, by her ex-boyfriend, was so gruesome that even in Russia, where violence against women often goes under the radar, it caused a media outcry.

Concerns over private financing of reforesting in Scotland

Land reform campaigners have challenged claims that Scotland has to rely on multimillionaires spending up to £2bn on new forests and peatlands to rescue the country from the climate crisis.

Weaponising the law - Legal tricks used to harass environmentalists

It's been 15 years since the anti-mining activist Patrocinia Mejía had to hide in the forest to avoid being detained by the police, but the shame has never gone away.