Japan is on the case: crackdown on rideable luggage

As record numbers of tourists flock to Japan to take advantage of the weakness of the Japanese yen, some are running into trouble with authorities thanks to the growing popularity of motorised, rideable suitcases.

Gibraltar Calls to act on fuel shipment to Israel

An overwhelming case exists for the UK to intervene to stop a US oil tanker carrying 300,000 barrels of jet fuel for use by Israel in Gaza from docking in Gibraltar, according to a letter from a cross-party group of MPs addressed to David Lammy, the UK foreign secretary.

Lebanon hit by drones as Netanyahu pledges harsh response to missile strike

Israeli drones struck a remote road in southern Lebanon, underscoring tensions as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, promised a \"harsh\" response to the rocket strike on the occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children.

Tory ban on prescribing puberty blockers was lawful, high court rules

Aban on prescribing puberty blockers to children with gender dysphoria in England, Scotland and Wales was lawful, a high court judge ruled yesterday.

'We long for change' Uproar on the streets after disputed election result

It was mid-morning in Catia - 12 hours after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in Venezuela's presidential election - and the residents of this longtime Chavista stronghold were up in arms.

Venezuela in turmoil as Maduro's victory claim is denied by opponents

Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in Venezuela's presidential election has brought the South American country to a hazardous standoff, with his thwarted opponents accusing him of rigging the election to remain in power, and many leaders in the region and beyond questioning the veracity and transparency of the vote.

Tommy Robinson flees country on Eurostar before court hearing

Tommy Robinson fled Britain on Sunday to \"put himself beyond the reach of authorities\" in the UK, where he was due in court over alleged contempt proceedings, the hearing was told.

Triathlon British team ready - but are at the mercy of sewage in Seine

For Britain's team of gold-medal-chasing triathletes, no stone has been left unturned at these Olympics.

Mountain biker Pidcock and GB eventing team spark magic Monday medal rush

Britain's athletes overcame all manner of adversity, from life-changing injuries to a puncture and a Covid scare, to claim two golds in Paris yesterday and ensure God Save the King rang out over the Olympics for the first time since 1948.

Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

The former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.b

Spending cuts What did Reeves set out and what happens next?

Rachel Reeves unveiled a series of spending cuts yesterday, with the prospect of tax rises to come in the autumn, after telling MPs about what she called £22bn in unfunded spending commitments for this financial year due to Conservative neglect.

Junior doctors Lengthy dispute nears end as leaders agree 22% pay increase

Junior doctors' leaders in England have agreed a new pay deal with the government, which could lead to their wages rising by 22.3% over two years.

'A frenzied attack' Residents tell of horror after deadly atrocity in suburban street

It was shortly before midday on what felt like the hottest day of the year when the sound of children playing was shattered by screams.

Reeves acts to plug £22bn hole 'covered up' by Tories

Rachel Reeves has cut winter fuel payments for 10 million wealthier pensioners as she seeks to plug a £22bnblack hole in the public finances she said was \"covered up\" by the Conservative government, heralding tax rises in her first autumn budget.

Two children dead and nine injured in 'ferocious attack' at dance class

Teenage boy held after stabbings that also left two adults critically hurt

'I'm crying happy tears' Peaty has no regrets after agonisingly missing third gold

Adam Peaty insisted that he was shedding \"happy tears\" after missing out on a third consecutive Olympic 100m breaststroke title by an agonising 0.02sec.

Silver lining for Peaty after missing out on historic treble by 0.02 seconds

British star short of his best as Italy’s Martinenghi snatches shock win by barest margin

All eyes on Biles: American in dazzling return despite injury

As Simone Biles offered herself a few final quiet words of encouragement by the balance beam before she returned to compete in front of the world once again, the entire spectacle could have been so overwhelming.

Murray produces astounding recovery to keep career alive

Andy Murray and Dan Evans pulled off an astounding recovery from five match points down in the first round of the Olympic men's doubles to keep Murray's career alive, eventually defeating Kei Nishikori and Taro Daniel of Japan 2-6, 7-6(5), 11-9.

Wood's white-knuckle ride and Stokes' fast show secure series clean sweep

It was the kind of lower-order demolition job once associated with West Indies, but on a heady third day at Edgbaston, the tourists were the ones on the receiving end.

Familiar tale for Ten Hag as Højlund and Yoro injured

‘Let’s be positive’ says manager as pair forced offin 2-1 friendly defeat to Arsenal

French connections Paris 2024 is more than just sport, it's about showing a new identity to the world

Let's face it, it was a failure. The rain, as if unleashed by a vengeful Olympian god upset at seeing what had become of the original Games, failed to derail the extravaganza devised by Thomas Jolly, as Poseidon's storms had failed to prevent Odysseus from reaching Ithaca.

Cleared UK tech tycoon feared he would die in US prison if convicted

The British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has said he thought he would die in a US jail if he had not been cleared of allegedly defrauding Hewlett-Packard over a multibillion-dollar business deal.

Harris campaign coffers continue to swell as Republicans lambast her as 'dangerous'

Republicans have lambasted Kamala Harris as a \"dangerous\" and \"major league\" liberal as they sharpen their line of attack against the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

Change in weather may help California in battle to control explosive wildfire

Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California received some help from the weather yesterday, hours after the fire exploded in size and scorched an area bigger than Los Angeles.

Teenage taekwondo star aims to take down Muslim stereotypes

As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris, teenagers all over the world will be dreaming of representing their country on the medal podium. But for one 13-year-old girl in Oldham, that dream could become reality.

Lib Dems to 'finish the job' in Tory heartlands, says Davey

The Liberal Democrats plan to \"finish the job\" of eliminating the Conservatives from their traditional heartlands at the next election, Ed Davey has promised, saying a further move to the right by a new Tory leader would make this even more likely.

Plastic bag litter on beaches falls 80% since fees imposed

The number of plastic bags washed up on UK beaches has fallen by 80% over a decade since a mandatory checkout fee was imposed on single-use carrier bags.

Dutch child rapist booed by crowd before first beach volleyball match

A convicted child rapist competing for the Netherlands at the Paris 2024 Olympics was met with boos - and some applause - as he walked out for his first beach volleyball match yesterday.

'Something incredible' France's national spirit rises in Olympic unity

When the French rugby sevens won gold with their national hero Antoine Dupont blasting through Fiji's defence, and tens of thousands of fans in berets and cockerel outfits at the Stade de France began chanting Non, je ne regrette rien, it was clear that France was on a roll like never before.