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World Cup standoff Fifa rejects calls for workers' rights monitor in Saudi Arabia
Fifa rejected calls for an independent monitor to assess migrant workers' conditions in Saudi Arabia in the buildup to the 2034 World Cup.
Father guilty of murder after stabbing 14-year-old daughter in family kitchen
A father who claimed his 14-year-old daughter died in a freak accident after innocent horseplay was yesterday found guilty of murdering her by stabbing her in the heart with a kitchen knife.
Off-court issues for Sinner and Zverev leave a sour taste
The tennis turned out to be one of the least interesting aspects of the men's Australian Open final as the world No 1 Jannik Sinner predictably bulldozed Alexander Zverev, the No 2, to clinch his third grand slam and second consecutive victory in Melbourne Park.
Standup comedy takes centre stage at London venue saved from ruin
It opened as a Victorian music hall, had various incarnations as a picturehouse and hosted concerts by the Beatles, Dusty Springfield and James Brown. But for most of the 21st century the site of the former Granada cinema in Walthamstow, east London, remained shuttered.
'Moments make the difference - little bits of magic that create tries'
England's Tommy Freeman on living with epilepsy and how he plans to befuddle Ireland with his wing wizardry
Good Energy in £100m sale to UAE-linked firm
A British green electricity supplier has agreed a near-£100m takeover by a company controlled by a member of Abu Dhabi's ruling family.
Dark Horse Comics drops Neil Gaiman after claims by women
A US publisher of comics by Neil Gaiman has announced it has cancelled plans to publish future works by the author, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by a number of women.
German opposition leader vows to seek immediate change to asylum law to deport 'ticking timebombs'
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's opposition conservatives, has vowed to bring proposals for an immediate change to the country's asylum law before parliament this week even if it ends up being passed with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party.
Refugee decries move by Italy to free Libyan war crimes suspect
A man who says he experienced abuses at a notorious prison in Tripoli at the hands of the chief of Libya's judicial police, Osama Najim, has said Italy has \"crushed\" his hopes of justice by releasing the war crimes suspect despite an international criminal court warrant for his arrest.
After decades working miracles, gravity finally catches up with WH Smith on the high street
In its small way, WH Smith is one of the most remarkable retailing stories of the past 20 years.
Trump Orders Review of 'Not Good' Disaster Response Body
Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into whether there should be a radical shake-up of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), the US government's body for responding to natural disasters, after saying he supported its abolition.
How to save football Would it solve every problem to ditch refereeing? Nah, but let's argue about it
Well, obviously we need to talk about that Myles Lewis-Skelly red card. Shall we have another look at it? Right there, you can see the point at which Michael Oliver's ego makes contact with his anti-Arsenal bias.
GSK teams up with Oxford to research vaccinations for cancer
GSK has said it will spend £50m on a project with the University of Oxford to investigate whether vaccines could be used to prevent some cancers.
Almirón leaves Newcastle to rejoin Atlanta in £9.5m deal
Miguel Almirón has left Newcastle and is bound for the US to sign for his former club Atlanta for a fee of around £9.5m.
Left with a gaping hole' Israel's ban on Unrwa in Gaza puts aid at risk, critics warn
Israel has insisted it will not back down over its plan to close the Gaza operations of the UN Palestinian relief agency, Unrwa, even though critics say the move will jeopardise urgent humanitarian aid efforts.
Hatred of police rather than racism drove children to join English riots, report finds
A deep distrust of the police and a lack of youth opportunities fuelled the involvement of hundreds of \"disempowered\" children in last year's riots across England, a report has found.
Campaigners hail 'win-win' as 200 firms switch to four-day working
Two hundred companies have signed up for a permanent four-day week for all their employees with no loss of pay, in the latest development in the campaign to reinvent Britain's work culture.
Parkinson's must be included in assisted dying law - former judge
Assisted dying must be expanded to help people suffering from dementia and Parkinson's disease in England and Wales, a former high court judge will tell MPs this week.
Tesla Takes EU to Court Over Tariffs on EVs Made in China
Tesla has filed a complaint against the European Commission after the imposition of tariffs by the EU on its Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Glasgow gang jailed for child abuse including rape may never be released, says judge
Seven people involved in a Scottish child abuse ring that plumbed \"the depths of human depravity\" were jailed yesterday for minimum terms ranging from eight to 20 years.
UK pays £12.5bn to keep fossil fuel power stations on standby
The British government has handed over £12.5bn from energy bills to fossil fuel power stations in the last decade through a scheme aimed at keeping the lights on during winter, according to new analysis.
More than 100 people evacuated in Somerset as storm sweeps in
A major incident was declared in Somerset yesterday and more than 100 people were evacuated from their homes owing to flooding, while roads were blocked, trains cancelled and schools closed as stormy weather again battered the UK.
Antisemitism Rise in abuse means more UK Jews likely to emigrate
A rise in the number of antisemitic incidents in the UK since the 7 October Hamas attacks and the Gaza war has shifted attitudes among British Jews towards emigrating to Israel, experts say.
Bristol could be first to collect black bins every four weeks
Bristol city council could become the first local authority in England to collect residents' black bins only once every four weeks.
Survivors' stories 'We really thought we were in hell'
Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz.
Diageo says it won't cash in by selling off Guinness
Diageo has ruled out a sale of the Guinness brand, quashing speculation that the drinks giant was looking to cash in on runaway demand for the fashionable Irish stout.
Russell masterclass ends Sale home streak
Johann van Graan had a glint in his eye as he delivered a post-match debrief of Finn Russell's latest masterclass which harvested a contentious bonus-point win for Premiership leaders Bath.
Emerson secures draw as Villa rue Mings loss
Unai Emery's need to buy a new defender was exacerbated after Tyrone Mings, who only returned from more than a year out with an ACL injury in October, departed the field in tears in the first half to leave Ezri Konsa as Aston Villa's only recognised senior centre-half for the last hour of this tetchy draw.
Peers to Vote Over 'Conflict of Interest' at Royal Albert Hall
A potential conflict of interest in the way the Royal Albert Hall is governed will allow wealthy individuals and companies more opportunities to make big profits from seats they own at the charitable venue, according to a member of the House of Lords.
Prevent assessment of Southport killer 'followed policy'
Prevent's assessment of the danger posed by Axel Rudakubana followed policy at the time, an official review will find, but it will criticise the scheme for rejecting extra help to tackle his interest in violence.