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Saudi Arabia's journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Newcastle can attest, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at heart of football politics

Harris to leave Millwall after 'mutual decision'

Neil Harris will step down as Millwall manager for a second time after Saturday's Championship game at Middlesbrough.

Wolves stand by O'Neil after failure to find replacement

Gary O'Neil will remain in charge for Wolves' match against Ipswich on Saturday, with the club determined to give him a chance to turn things around.

Former England back Voyce presumed dead in river tragedy

The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said.

'I didn't dream of being famous. I dreamt of being world champion'

The big interview Luke Humphries Darts No 1 on the defence of his world title, how working as a roofer made success all the sweeter, and his rivalry with teen sensation Luke Littler

More than 100 killed in Sudanese army strike on North Darfur market

A Sudanese military airstrike on a market in North Darfur killed more than 100 people on Monday, a pro-democracy lawyers' group said, amid a war marked by claims of atrocities on all sides.

'I was left in ruin' Store operators on the impact of the abrupt cut to their commission

When Andrew Kerr collapsed in his kitchen in 2022, his blood pressure was so high even his wristwatch knew he was in trouble.

Workers at Harrods Vote to strike during Christmas

Harrods workers, from cleaners to shop floor and restaurant staff, are set to strike in Christmas week, including during the upmarket department store's key Boxing Day sales, in a row over pay and perks.

Thames Water on course to run out of money by March

Thames Water has said it will run out of cash by next March if it fails to secure a £3bn financial lifeline, as it admitted its sewage spills had risen sharply.

MPs told car loans scandal could be as big as PPI

Britain's car finance scandal could end up being as big as the payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling saga, which cost UK banks almost £50bn, the City regulator's top lawyer has admitted.

X loses 2.7m active users as Musk's 'digital town square' loses its appeal

A mass departure from Elon Musk's X has led to the site losing about 2.7 million active Apple and Android users in the US in two months, with its rival social media platform Bluesky gaining nearly 2.5 million over the period.

'A channel' Poets speak out in Africa slam revival

Clutching a microphone in one hand and pointing at the audience with the other, the Burkinabe poet and DJ Otemptic reeled about jihadism and women's resilience in a patriarchal society to about 200 people at a slam at a venue in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Suspect in health boss killing makes angry outburst before hearing

The suspect in the killing of the United Healthcare CEO screamed \"This is completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people\" as he arrived in court for a hearing yesterday.

Lula 'stable' after cranial surgery to drain blood in his brain

The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been recovering in intensive care having undergone emergency surgery after a brain bleed was detected during an MRI scan.

French military withdraws from Chad as African influence wanes

France began recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad yesterday, the latest blow to its dwindling influence over its former colonies in Africa.

Bitter crop Palestinians say olive harvest being blocked by Israeli settlers

The olive trees cover the dry, rocky slopes around Deir Istiya. Spread deep into the valley to its west, line the main roads, fill the gardens and shade its graveyards.

Netanyahu says charges against him are 'ocean of absurdity' in bribery trial

A combative Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first Israeli prime minister to take the stand as the defendant in a criminal trial for corruption as he assailed the accusations against him as an \"ocean of absurdity\".

IQ papers of British 'race scientist' under review after calls for retraction

A leading academic publisher is reviewing its decision to publish research papers by the late British professor Richard Lynn, an influential figure in the discredited field of \"race science\" who argued western civilisation was threatened by genetically inferior ethnic groups.

Film review Chalamet's Dylan is an electric revelation

Not Judas - Jesus. Timothée Chalamet's hilarious and seductive portrayal of Bob Dylan makes him the smirking, scowling and unwilling leader of his generation, whose refusal to submit to the crucifixion of folk-acoustic purity is his own crucifixion.

'Medical misogyny' leaving girls and women in pain, report says

Women and girls are enduring years of pain because their reproductive conditions are being dismissed owing to \"medical misogyny\", according to a damning parliamentary report.

Mescal's cardigans, T-shirts and boots up for grabs in charity sale

First the chain he wore in Normal People gained a cult following, then he went viral for the tiny shorts he'd been papped wearing while running through London and Dublin.

Monks will adopt 'no touch' policy after abuse scandal

An abbey on a Welsh island where dozens of children were sexually abused by a monk over decades yesterday promised to implement a string of safeguarding recommendations, including strict limits on contact the members of the monastic community can have with visitors.

Candy's £1m gift makes it a good day for 'Uncle Nigel'

These are happy days for Nigel Farage.

Baywatch to budgie smugglers: 100 years of swimwear on show

One of the most famous pieces of swimwear in the world - the bikini worn by Pamela Anderson in Baywatch - will be displayed in London in an exhibition dedicated to swimming and our enduring love of water.

Cost of average UK Christmas dinner up 6.5% as vegetable prices soar

The cost of an average Christmas dinner has risen 6.5% on last year, pushed up by hefty price rises for potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and parsnips.

PinkNews bosses are accused of sexual misconduct by employees

Downing Street has described as \"very concerning\" multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against the couple who run PinkNews, the world's largest LGBTQ+ website.

Photos of DHL fire suggest blast was strong enough to down plane

Photographs of the fire caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July have backed up intelligence assessments that the blast was strong enough to have brought down a cargo plane.

McCartney warns 'AI could take over' as UK debates copyright laws

Paul McCartney has backed calls for laws to stop mass copyright theft by companies building generative artificial intelligence, warning AI \"could just take over\".

Specialist courts could help prolific offenders break addictions, says sentencing review head

Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are \"efficient\" and \"a good idea\", the head of the government's sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be introduced across England and Wales.

Asylum Europe urged not to freeze claims as fall of Assad leaves uncertain future

The UN refugee agency and the UK's biggest refugee charity have warned European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum.