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Trump trial gets down to business in New York

Donald Trump “orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election” in his efforts to cover up an alleged affair with the adult film star Stormy Daniels, the prosecution said yesterday as the former US president’s criminal trial opened in New York.

US Aid Vote 'Shows West Will Not Abandon Kyiv'

Ukraine's president said the vote on Saturday by the US House of Representatives to pass a long-delayed $61bn (£49bn) military aid package demonstrated that his country would not be abandoned by the west in its effort to fight the Russian invasion.

Trump Calls For TV Debates With Biden As Rally Is Rained Off

Donald Trump called for televised debates with Joe Biden before cancelling his own appearance at a planned rally in Wilmington, North Carolina, as a rainstorm approached the airport where it was staged on Saturday.

IDF Unit Faces Us Sanctions Over Alleged Human Rights Violations In West Bank

A unit of the Israel Defense Forces is facing US sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, even as Congress has voted for $26bn (£21bn) in new emergency aid to Israel.

Watkins pulls the strings as buoyant Villa march on

What a week for Aston Villa: following up a memorable victory away to Premier League leaders Arsenal with a last-gasp shootout triumph in Europe, they stretched their lead over Tottenham to six points in the chase for fourth place as Ollie Watkins inspired them to this ultimately comfortable win.

United escape huge scare after stunning Coventry comeback

This was the grandmother and granddaddy of all FA Cup ties which at a breathless close had Manchester United somehow scraping through 4-2 on penalties, after a beyond valiant Coventry City reeled in a 3-0 deficit at 71 minutes, forcing extra time in the 95th of the regulation, via Haji Wright's cooler-than-cool equalising penalty.

Dyche savours some breathing space while Forest rage against VAR

It was three valuable points gained for Everton and no one can take them away after they defeated Nottingham Forest in the deduction derby.

Dessers doubles up as lacklustre Rangers set up an Old Firm final

It is difficult to get away from the analogy of two bald men fighting over a comb when it comes to Celtic, Rangers and this curious Scottish season.

Norris shows his class in following Verstappen on to Shanghai podium

Victory at the Chinese Grand Prix belonged by no small distance to Max Verstappen but the plaudits were earned in a Shanghai surprise by McLaren's Lando Norris.

'I've come good' Jepchirchir wins with world record

The longest game of cat and mouse in the 43-year history of the London Marathon finally came to an end on the Mall yesterday, as Peres Jepchirchir sprinted clear of three rivals to claim the women's-only world record.

Reed doubles up as Sale stun Harlequins in 10-try thriller

\"It was squeaky-bum time wasn't it?\" observed a mightily relieved Alex Sanderson after his Sale side had clung on to win a thrillingly open game which keeps them firmly in the playoff mix.

It's good to talk How Sir Alex Ferguson became a fairy godfather for young managers

At around this time in 2006, soon after Chelsea beat Manchester United at Stamford Bridge to secure a second successive league title, Sir Alex Ferguson's phone rang.

Royal Mail is vulnerable to 'predators', says investor

One of the top investors in Royal Mail's owner has said it is \"vulnerable to corporate predators\".

Candlelit vigil held for victims of Sydney knife attack

Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to remember the victims of Australia's worst mass killings in years, with speeches, music and a minute's silence.

'Glorious day' Records fall like ninepins at 2024 London Marathon

London Marathon organisers have hailed another \"glorious day\" on the streets of the capital after a series of records - including the women's-only world record were broken.

Boost for Kremlin as American troops pull out of Niger

The US will withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from Niger in a move that will force the Biden administration to rethink its counterterrorism strategy and amounts to a strategic victory for Russia.

'Disgusting' Women alarmed by voyeuristic recordings

Maddy Laing and Phoebe Collin had not seen the camera pointing at them as they walked down a busy Manchester street last April.

Starmer urges Labour candidates to fly the flag for St George's Day

Keir Starmer has written to all of Labour's general election candidates urging them to mark St George's Day \"with enthusiasm\" and to \"fly the flag\" across the country as he attempts to outmanoeuvre the Tories on national identity.

Flaw space Is the rise in self-storage a sign of decluttered lives, or of housing in crisis?

Forget the gym membership and juicing regime, the new must-have to boost personal wellbeing is a self-storage unit.

Thousands of tickets cancelled for opening show at giant arena

Thousands of people due to attend the first event at the UK's biggest indoor arena had their tickets cancelled at the last minute on Saturday.

Republicans Fresh attack on speaker after deal passes vote in House

Republican infighting over the US House of Representatives finally approving $61bn (£49bn) in military aid for Ukraine continued to divide the party yesterday as the far-right representative Marjorie Taylor Greene renewed attacks on the Republican speaker, Mike Johnson.

'A thrilling business': Mallory's digitised letters made public

It was an expedition that began with excitement but ended in tragedy: during their attempt to reach the summit of Everest in the summer of 1924, the British mountaineer George Mallory and his colleague Sandy Irvine disappeared, their success, or not, still shrouded in mystery.

Family of interpreter was denied refuge as 'he is a UK citizen'

A former interpreter for British forces in Afghanistan has had his application to bring his wife and three children to the UK rejected - because he has British citizenship.

Met chief set to survive despite officer's 'openly Jewish' remark

The Metropolitan police commissioner is expected to survive calls for his resignation over a video of an officer suggesting that being \"openly Jewish\" was a provocation to pro-Palestinian protesters.

'Sharpest ear and the clearest stick': conductor Andrew Davis dies at 80

Tributes have been paid to Sir Andrew Davis, the conductor who led the Last Night of the Proms and performed with many of the world's finest orchestras, after his death at the age of 80.

Europe hit by 'extreme heat stress' from record temperatures - report

Scorching weather has baked Europe in more days of \"extreme heat stress\" than its scientists have ever seen.

Surgeon accused of assaults on junior doctors is promoted

Managers at a hospital where police are investigating dozens of deaths promoted a consultant surgeon months after the surgeon allegedly assaulted junior doctors during surgery, the Guardian can reveal.

Menzies quits Tories after internal inquiry

The MP Mark Menzies is quitting the Conservative party and parliament after an internal inquiry found a \"pattern of behaviour\" that had fallen below the standard expected of MPs.

The Modi show Indian PM who wants to be bigger than Gandhi

As the distant rumble of a helicopter drew closer, cheers erupted from the gathered crowds.

Rallying for Donald: Melania's back, but still not playing by political wife rules

Her biggest fashion statement as first lady was a green jacket emblazoned with the words, \"I really don't care, do u?\" More recently Melania Trump has given the impression that she doesn't care whether her husband, Donald, returns to the White House. That is about to change.