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England's national parks run by 'bloated' male boards - analysis

The boards that oversee England’s national parks are bloated, dominated by men and are severely lacking in diversity, a Guardian analysis has found.

Scientists develop 'vaccine' to protect bees from pesticides

Scientists have developed a \"vaccine\" for bees against pesticides - and it appears to work, according to an initial study.

Jewish Chronicle IDF inquiry into claims of stories planted for disinformation campaign

The Israel Defense Forces have launched an investigation into allegations in the Israeli media that the London-based Jewish Chronicle published stories based on \"fabricated intelligence\" relating to Hamas, amid claims they may have been planted as part of a disinformation campaign.

'He is far away in Saudi' Ten Hag brushes off Ronaldo's attack over lack of ambition

Erik ten Hag has hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo by pointing out that the Portuguese admitted Manchester United are not well placed to win the biggest trophies this season despite criticising the manager for stating the same.

So much about the Ballon d'Or suggests that it does not care about women's football

The release of the Ballon d'Or shortlists naturally focused on the absence of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the men's top 30 for the first time in 21 years, yet the real glaring omissions were to be found among the awards ceremony's token efforts regarding women's football.

Vaughan and Leach shock Surrey to set up title chase

The County Championship title race has been blown wide open after Somerset snatched a dramatic victory over the leaders, Surrey, with a couple of minutes to spare at Taunton, the champions' stout defensive rearguard toppled after they collapsed from 95 for three to 109 all out in a final hour overflowing with tension.

Pettersen backs Hull to light up the course

But captain causes a surprise by omitting Solheim Cup specialist Maguire from today's opening foursomes

Stellantis halts production of Fiat 500 EV for four weeks due to slowdown in European sales

Stellantis said yesterday it would halt production of the electric Fiat 500 model for four weeks owing to a lack of orders in Europe.

Grangemouth oil refinery to shut and become fuel import terminal with 500 jobs at risk

The owners of the Grangemouth oil refinery confirmed yesterday it would shut by the end of June in a blow to Scotland's industrial base and the site's 500 employees.

Refugees Spanish FC leads town's welcome

They filed on to the football pitch as applause rang out, punctuated by shouts of bienvenidos.

Harris heads to swing states buoyed by debate performance

Kamala Harris embarked on a drive to exploit her strong debate performance yesterday, as the Democratic presidential nominee's campaign pledged to intensify efforts to persuade voters in battleground states deemed essential to winning the White House.

Kremlin says it has retaken 10 villages with Kursk counterattack under way

Russia says its forces have recaptured 10 settlements after it launched a counteroffensive in the Kursk region to push out Ukrainian troops who stormed across the border five weeks ago.

Second golfer urged to drop deal with firm criticised over Grenfell fire

A second professional golfer, Leona Maguire, is under pressure to end her sponsorship deal with the Irish company Kingspan after the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster found it behaved with \"persistent dishonesty\" in selling combustible foam insulation.

It's all so much worse than the Grim Starmer thought

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Gibraltar calls in UK police after death of journalist

UK counter-terrorism police are providing support to the investigation into the death of a Daily Telegraph journalist in Gibraltar.

Polaris Dawn astronauts complete first commercial spacewalk

Two astronauts have completed the first commercial spacewalk and tested slimmed-down spacesuits designed by SpaceX, in one of the boldest attempts yet to push the boundaries of privately funded spaceflight.

DWP drops charge for carer who accidentally broke rule on benefits

An unpaid carer threatened with prosecution for fraud after inadvertently breaching benefit rules has had a £1,300 penalty waived by officials after her case appeared in the Guardian.

Israeli raid on Gaza school kills six Unrwa aid workers

Israel has bombed a UN school sheltering displaced people in central Gaza, killing at least 18 people, including the shelter manager and five other Unrwa staff.

Starmer tells Putin: you started this war, you can end it any time

PM's remarks on way to meet Biden for talks on Ukraine use of weapons

Dalzell seals historic win off last ball after Armitage's blunder

Ireland secured a dramatic coup against England in the third one-day international at Stormont, overcoming the loss of three wickets in Mady Villiers' final over as Alana Dalzell struck her first ball for four to pull off a three-wicket win.

Abbott mops up after Short and Head run riot

England came undone against Australia, falling to a 28-run defeat in the first T20I.

Chelsea Women opt for surprise CEO choice

Chelsea have appointed a media expert with no experience of running a football club as the first chief executive officer of their women's team.

Rahm's Ryder Cup future in doubt over refusal to pay fines

Spaniard needs to play three more DP World Tour events this year to stayin the frame

Getting shirty Unearthing lost treasure is easier than finding that red South Africa top

There is a lot that's wrong with cricket at the moment. The longest and oldest format is in a painful death spiral. Franchise leagues are cannibalising the game as the entire ecosystem teeters on collapse. James Vince's cover drive is still not a regular feature of the England side.

Cut in interest rates expected as US inflation continues to soften

Inflation continued to soften in the US last month, falling to its lowest level since February 2021 as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Typhoon death toll passes 140 in Vietnam as Hanoi flooded

Thousands of people in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, who live close to the swollen Red River have been evacuated as its waters flooded the streets days after Typhoon Yagi battered the north of the country, with the death toll rising to at least 143 people.

'So many similarities' West Bank killing recalls death in 2003

When Cindy and Craig Corrie heard about the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, the American-Turkish woman killed at a protest in the occupied West Bank last Friday, it reopened a 21-yearold wound. \"You feel the ripping apart again of your own family when you know that's happening to another family,\" Craig said.

Bring in army to protect us, urge Italy's medics

Doctors' and nurses' unions in Italy have called for authorities to consider bringing the army into hospitals in response to an increase in attacks by patients and their relatives that provoked outrage across the country.

Mexican senate gives green light to controversial judicial changes

Mexico's senate has given final approval to a sweeping overhaul of the judiciary, which will make all judges stand for election - a change that critics fear will politicise the judiciary and threaten democracy.

Missile diplomacy No shortage of risks in giving blessing to escalated strikes

Antony Blinken and David Lammy's joint trip to Kyiv, to be followed by Keir Starmer's trip to Washington to see Joe Biden tomorrow, has inevitably lifted expectations that Ukraine will finally be given permission to fire Anglo-French Storm Shadow and US Atacms missiles with their 190-mile-plus range into Russia. There is no shortage of risks.