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Wiegman recalls Kirby but says Mead needs more time

The Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby has returned to the England squad for the two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium after recovering from injury.

Dutch derail Proteas to throw pool stage open

Netherlands completed a famous 38-run win against South Africa to add further intrigue to the pool stage at the Cricket World Cup.

Smith in fitness race as Borthwick wrestles with full-back options

England are waiting on the fitness of Marcus Smith before finalising plans for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday, with Freddie Steward waiting in the wings.

Dark day for British industry as 4,000 jobs are put at risk

More than 4,000 jobs were put at risk yesterday by big employers including the jet engine maker Rolls-Royce, the consultancy KPMG and the Swedish electric lorry firm Volta on a dark day for British industry.

Palace of Versailles evacuated as France stays on high alert

The Palace evacuated of Versailles was briefly for the second time in days after a bomb threat yesterday as France remained on high alert for a possible terror attack.

Art sleuth who recovered Van Gogh bags six more paintings

A Dutch art detective known as the \"Indiana Jones of the art world\" has recovered a further six paintings, including a portrait of William of Orange and the first depiction of a seventh-century king.

Killing of Swedish football fans in Brussels 'probably lone wolf' attack

A Tunisian man who killed two Swedish citizens in a terrorist attack in Brussels was \"probably a lone wolf\", the Belgian prime minister said, as Sweden and Italy called for security at Europe's borders to be tightened.

Captain Tom's family attend hearing over spa pool demolition

The family of Captain Tom Moore has defended a spa pool complex at their home, which has been earmarked for demolition, saying it could be used for rehab sessions for elderly people.

Miscarriage of justice inquiry needs 'teeth', says Malkinson

Andrew Malkinson believes an inquiry into how he was wrongfully convicted of rape must be made statutory to ensure Greater Manchester police do not hide evidence.

Trees that helped fell Plymouth Tories will be replaced, says council

More than 100 trees in the centre of Plymouth, whose overnight felling helped bring down the Conservative council, are to be replaced with almost double the number.

Labour pledges to end badger cull with focus on bovine TB vaccines

Labour has vowed to end the badger cull in England if elected, the Guardian can reveal.

Bone loses Tory whip over sexual misconduct findings

Peter Bone has been stripped of the Conservative party whip after the MP was found to have bullied and harassed a member of staff and exposed his genitals to their face.

Yousaf fights Labour surge with pledge to freeze Scotland's council tax next year

Humza Yousaf has announced that Scotland's council taxes will be frozen next year and millions of pounds added to health spending as he launches a fightback against Labour's surge in the polls.

Thunberg arrested at oil summit protest in London

Greta Thunberg has been arrested after joining hundreds of protesters who gathered at a hotel in London yesterday morning to denounce a meeting branded \"the Oscars of oil\".

The danger of inaction How diplomacy 'failed miserably' in Middle East

Joe Biden's high-stakes visit to the Middle East to avert an all-out war raises serious questions about the level and nature of the president's previous engagement in the region.

UK victims Girl missing in kibbutz attack was murdered, family confirm

A teenager missing and feared kidnapped after Hamas targeted Israeli kibbutzim was murdered during the attack, relatives have confirmed.

'It's time for a new leader' Israelis push for action to free hostages and slam Netanyahu

Dressed in a T-shirt bearing the smiling face of her missing granddaughter D Roni, Zehava Eshel addressed a crowd of protesters gathered in front of the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv. \"The country was supposed to protect her,\" Eshel said, her voice sounding hoarse.

Mother in France appeals for release of daughter shown in Hamas video

The mother of Mia Schem, a 21-yearold French-Israeli woman being held by Hamas, appealed for her release yesterday, calling her detention and that of an estimated 200 hostages \"a crime against humanity\".

Shifa 'House of healing' overflows with patients

At Gaza City's Dar al-Shifa hospital, the living sleep between beds filled with grounds, while the dead overflow patients, in corridors and even in the the morgue.

Hundreds feared dead in Gaza hospital strike

Israel and Hamas blame each other for deadly blast on eve of President Biden's visit

Former Bank of China boss arrested over corruption’

China has arrested a former head of one of the country's largest commercial banks on charges of accepting bribes and illegally granting loans, amid a two-year anti-corruption drive targeting the financial sector.

I've improved as a manager since final loss, says Southgate

Gareth Southgate believes he has improved as a manager since losing against Italy in the Euro 2020 final as England attempt to qualify for the European Championship finals next summer with two matches to spare.

Shell shares hit record high amid fears for oil supplies

Fears that the war between Israel and Hamas could send the price of oil soaring have pushed up shares in the energy group Shell to a record high.

Xi in fresh effort to woo global south at belt and road forum

World leaders are gathering in Beijing for China's belt and road initiative (BRI) forum, the third such event since the global development drive was launched by President Xi Jinping 10 years ago.

Lenny Henry says Windrush-based drama will not be a Disneyfication' of the era's racism

Lenny Henry says he hopes his Windrush-based drama Three Little Birds will not be a \"Disneyfication\" of the racism his parents' generation encountered and will generate a conversation among children.

Vet hospital at Battersea is named after Paul O'Grady

The new veterinary hospital at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will be named after Paul O'Grady, the charity's ambassador, who died in March.

Man suspected of link to Islamic State cell pleads guilty to UK offences

A man once suspected of being a member of the Islamic State cell known as \"the Beatles\" has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges in the UK.

Heavy rain and powerful winds expected as Storm Babet arrives

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit parts of the UK this week, with the second named storm of the autumn predicted to cause significant and widespread disruption.

Building minister asked for 'do nothing' option in paper on collapse risks

Potentially catastrophic building safety risks, including the chance of a collapse causing a \"Grenfell-scale tragedy\", are not being properly addressed by the government, a civil servant has warned in a resignation letter seen by the Guardian.

Music director quits ENO over plan to make 'devastating' cuts

Martyn Brabbins has announced his resignation as music director of English National Opera in protest at a proposal to cut 19 orchestral positions and employ its remaining musicians on part-time contracts.