CATEGORIES

Carsley stands by attacking approach despite Greek loss

'Probably won't try that again on Sunday,' coach admits, as England look to bounce back from Nations League shocker

Reeves can't squeeze the pips till they stop squeaking

It will take more than jacking up capital gains tax to plug the chancellor's £22bn black hole, explains James Moore

No 10 apologises for leaking email of LVMH billionaire

The government has apologised for accidentally leaking the email address of one of the world's richest men in the lead-up to a major summit hosted by Britain.

Economy grew in August after two stagnant months

The UK economy grew in August after two months of being flat, the latest official figures show.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors win Nobel Prize

Campaigners have fought to free world of nuclear weapons

Florida starts recovery after havoc of Hurricane Milton

Florida residents slogged through flooded streets, gathered up scattered debris and assessed damage to their homes yesterday after Hurricane Milton smashed through coastal communities and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.

Iraqi law change may lead to child brides, charities warn

Girls as young as nine could enter marriages under new measures being proposed in Iraq that could also see divorce protections for women revoked, human rights campaigners have warned.

No 10 condemns 'appalling' Israeli attacks on UN base

Allies furious at strikes on UN's Lebanon peacekeeping HQ

Pregnant mother treated 'callously' at detention unit

Inspectors call for closure of Gatwick removals facility

Daughter killed parents and lived with bodies for years

An \"intelligent manipulator\" murdered her parents \"in cold blood\" then hid them in makeshift tombs and lived alongside their bodies for four years.

Police investigate 40 new abuse claims against Fayed

The Metropolitan Police is investigating 40 new allegations, including rape and sexual assault, against Mohamed al-Fayed and others between 1979 and 2013.

Boot found on Everest may solve peak's great mystery

A film crew's chance discovery on a high slope may provide clues to the ill-fated 1924 expedition of Mallory and Irvine

Will this new council tackle power-sharing challenges?

Keir Starmer has proudly chaired a meeting of the latest constitutional innovation in the UK, the Council of the Nations and Regions. Yesterday's session in Edinburgh was more or less an introductory one with no executive decisions taken, but all those involved seem to want to make this new arrangement work in as cooperative and productive manner as possible, given their differing political complexions and, to some extent, regional rivalries and sometimes unresolved issues with Westminster/Whitehall.

New trials won't start until late 2027 amid courts crisis

Lawyers have warned of the \"implosion\" of the criminal justice system, as they revealed that some trials are now being scheduled as far away as September 2027.

Half of voters feel let down as Starmer marks 100 days

Sir Keir Starmer's popularity has fallen to a record low as a majority of voters are disappointed by the Labour government's actions so far, new polling shows.

Tory grandee urges fellow centrists to back Badenoch

Tory grandee Damian Green, who was deputy prime minister under Theresa May, has urged fellow moderate party members to get behind Kemi Badenoch in the leadership election.

How trickery of Jenrick's team sank Cleverly's bid

Robert Jenrick's backers pulled off something extraordinary to get him over the line in the Tory leadership contest

Fingerprinting to enter EU to be scrapped amid delays

The much-delayed entry-exit system (EES) has been postponed - and possibly watered down - just eight weeks after the EU home affairs commissioner declared it would come into force on 10 November.

Blow as 'cowboy' firm pulls.£1bn London port venture

Sir Keir Starmer's goal of turning Britain around with a surge in economic growth has suffered a major blow after a £1bn investment was pulled because of a ministerial blunder.

Beauty and the beast clash promises fight perfection

Every now and then in boxing, you get a perfect fight. They’re hard to find, and harder to get signed, but they do exist. Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is one such fight. For all the warranted criticism of Saudi Arabia’s entry into boxing, amid concerns over sportswashing, the realm’s new rulers have undoubtedly delivered match-ups that previously eluded fans. Among those match-ups, of course, one is likelier to find these perfect fights.

England squeeze Pakistan after record-breaking day

Harry Brook struck a masterful triple century to catapult England into a position where winning the match against Pakistan has gone from near-impossible to almost within reach.

Greece deserved winners as England experiment fails

A failed experiment, which will doubtless lead to the first calls over whether that should be said of Lee Carsley. The interim England manager himself said he wouldn’t describe his tactical approach to this first senior defeat in that way, only to also say it was something worth trying. He then actually refused to confirm he wanted the job, but talked around it so much he started to tie himself in knots.

Tennis great Nadal to retire.after Davis Cup next month

Rafael Nadal has confirmed his retirement from tennis later this year, bringing to an end the career of one of the greatest players of all time during which he won 22 grand slam titles.

Can new hypersonic engine revolutionise air travel?

An aerospace company has unveiled a new hypersonic engine that it says marks a “major breakthrough” in high-speed flight. The Texas-based Venus Aerospace – in conjunction with aircraft maker Velontra – has announced it is producing an advanced propulsion engine that could power high-speed vehicles, including drones and aircraft.

Outrage as zoo kills healthy lioness after male mate dies

A zoo in Australia has euthanised a pair of African lions after one of them suffered a medical episode, sparking a backlash on social media. The Adelaide Zoo said Amani and her male partner Mujambi were euthanised yesterday. \"Both big cats are now at rest,\" the zoo said.

UN says Israel 'deliberately' hitting Gaza health system as school airstrike kills 28

An Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in Gaza killed 28 people, including women and children, the Palestinian Red Crescent said.

Conspiracy theories about hurricane aid could be fatal

America is diving headfirst into a maelstrom – and I’m not just talking about Hurricane Milton, the “worst storm in 100 years”. Watching Donald Trump, JD Vance and Elon Musk spread viral conspiracy theories about my agency’s (the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as Fema) response to Hurricane Helene feels like not just a personal attack on first responders like me, but also a blatant assault on disaster relief, turning a lifesaving mission into a bitter political battleground.

Several deaths as Milton causes havoc in Florida

More than 3m without power amid widespread destruction

Rain of terror hits pumpkin farmers ahead of Halloween

As Halloween approaches, pumpkin farmers are in a particularly scary situation as they face mass crop failures following extreme weather conditions.

Gales of laughter as BBC forecasts 14,000mph winds

The BBC was forced to reassure the public yesterday after running a forecast for winds of more than 14,000mph in a glitch. Locations across the UK were forecast to be hit by \"hurricane-force winds\" with temperatures of more than 400C, according to the incorrect BBC weather app.