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Nearly half of global land mass hit by extreme drought in 2023
Nearly half of the Earth's land mass was affected by extreme drought last year, as heat-related deaths, food insecurity and the spread of infectious diseases caused by the climate crisis reached record levels, according to a report.
Chancellor hails 6.7% minimum wage rise
The UK's national minimum wage is to rise by a higher than expected 6.7% next year, Rachel Reeves announced before today's multibillion-pound tax-raising budget designed to act as the springboard for a decade of national renewal.
Southport suspect charged with terror offence and producing ricin
The suspect accused of murdering three girls in Southport was also charged with possessing terrorist material and producing the highly toxic poison ricin, police announced yesterday.
Patience finally snapped at Old Trafford after bosses grew tired of the excuses
There were plenty of times over the past 14 months when sacking Erik ten Hag would have been justified but Manchester United clung on in the hope he could somehow turn things around.
Ten Hag saga is major black eye for Ineos as United's brand is dying
Ratcliffe now has a hugely important decision if his club are to stop being a fading heritage exhibition
Taking United job would be enormous risk for Amorim
job would be enormous risk for Amorim
A view from the stands Going full Woodward is incompetent or cowardly
It was about half an hour after the final whistle at the FA Cup final when I had my exchange with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Van Nistelrooy has learned from the very best coaches
Dutchman took inspiration from Bielsa, Ferguson, Simeone and Robson in developing his own style
Rodri and Bonmati scoop top prizes as Real boycott big night
Rodri and Aitana Bonmati have been named winners at the 2024 Ballon d'Or at football's annual awards ceremony in Paris, their trophies handed out at the end of a bizarre day in which Real Madrid's delegation opted not to attend.
Stanway: Lionesses must evolve as plateau is 'inevitable'
Georgia Stanway said it is \"inevitable\" that England will plateau after their huge success and that they need to reinvent themselves to avoid becoming predictable.
Everything's starting to come together
Jack Draper's improvement in his breakthrough season has resulted from his greater fearlessness under pressure
Verstappen's ruthless streak on show again in Norris battle
Two races and two flashpoints, the world championship battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris is in full flow.
Curry poised for England return against All Blacks
Sale flanker expected to start after recovery from hip injury that threatened his career
London venues battling to host the Ashes series next year
Australia, the reigning world champions, are set to tour England in 2025 - the first time in more than 20 years - after late talks were held about switching the location of the next Ashes series.
Kings of chaos Confusion reigns on US leadership while Ryder Cup cash-grab reaches new heights
A potential scenario, one which may be necessary to preserve some of the lofty status already bestowed on the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Good Energy approached by company linked to UAE royals with takeover offer
A company linked to the United Arab Emirates royal family has approached one of the UK's pioneering green electricity suppliers over a potential takeover.
Lloyds bank 'assessing impact' of car finance ruling
Lloyds Banking Group has said it is assessing the potential impact of a landmark court ruling over car finance mis-selling on Friday, which may lead to lenders paying out billions of pounds in compensation to borrowers.
Boeing announces $19bn share sale amid costly strike and crisis over safety record
Boeing has announced moves to raise as much as $19bn (£14.6bn) as it tries to shore up its finances amid a costly worker strike and a crisis about the safety of its aeroplanes.
Border checks reducing choice and posing food security risk - importers
New Brexit border checks are reducing consumer choice and compromising the UK's food security, according to fresh produce sellers and plant growers.
FCA fines Wise boss £350,000 for failing to disclose tax default
The founder of the money transfer service Wise has been fined £350,000 for failing to inform the City regulator that he had not paid his taxes.
Chances of interest rate cut boosted by latest fall in shop prices
The chances of a fresh cut in interest rates from the Bank of England next week have been boosted by a report that shows shop prices falling at their fastest pace in more than three years.
Volkswagen to close factories, axe jobs and cut pay, union says
The German carmaker Volkswagen is planning to shut at least three factories in its home country, lay off thousands of workers and cut pay by 10%, according to its union.
Man lost in US national park ate diet of berries and sheltered in bear den
A man survived for more than a month on mushrooms, berries and water after getting lost in a Washington state national park, he has said in an interview about his experience.
Spain's coalition leader 'sorry' for expulsion delay after sexual assault claims
The leader of Spain's leftwing Sumar alliance, the junior partner in the country's ruling, Socialist-led coalition, has apologised for its delay in expelling a senior MP whose resignation last week amid allegations of sexual assault has severely damaged the government's image.
Criminal complaint filed against leader of Portugal's far right
Former politicians, musicians and lawyers from across Portugal have filed a criminal complaint against the leader of the far-right Chega party over “false or biased” statements made after a fatal police shooting of a Black man.
'Purer slay' German MP's slang-filled TikTok video draws ridicule
Remdscham, the German word for feeling embarrassment that should rightly belong to someone else, may have been invented for many politicians’ ham-fisted attempts to make good use of TikTok.
Mind-controlling Warnings to flee or die leave city empty amid airstrikes
They call him the prince of doom. A phone vibrates at 3am and his face appears on X. He is delivering a message: leave or die.
Depardieu's sexual assault trial postponed after French star fails to appear in court
The trial of G érard Depardieu on sexual assault charges has been postponed until next year after the actor failed to appear in court yesterday, saying he was unwell.
Lithuanian election winners pledge big defence spending
Lithuania's opposition Social Democratic party has promised to spend \"as much money as is needed\" on security and defence to counter a potential threat from Russia after finishing a comfortable first in Sunday's parliamentary elections.
Georgians rally in Tbilisi and accuse ruling party of ballot rigging
Thousands of Georgians took to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, last night to rally against the results of a contested weekend parliamentary election in which the increasingly anti-western governing party was declared victorious amid reports of irregularities and voter intimidation.