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Leach rediscovers mojo after Bazball 'fraud' fears
Spinner could play key role in series decider for England after a phone call from Stokes sparked resurgence
Livingstone to lead England after setback for Buttler
Liam Livingstone will become the sixth man to captain England this year, taking the reins for the one-day international series against West Indies, after another setback for Jos Buttler in his return from a calf injury.
Reality cheque Lavishing £2m a year on Ferguson while laying off 250 staff leaves a sour taste
Wayne Rooney had stolen the show in a 2-0 Manchester United win. The visit of the Premier League champions to Aberdeen in the summer of 2008 provided the kind of carnival occasion always guaranteed after Alex Ferguson's defining move from Pittodrie to Old Trafford. This particular friendly was to mark the 25th anniversary of Ferguson leading Aberdeen to Cup Winners' Cup glory. Friendly it was ... until post-match media duties.
‘A bit of a challenge’ The ex-cop leading stretched SFO to take on big-money fraud
Nick Ephgrave has the air of a copper under siege. A former Metropolitan police officer who once pounded the pavements of south London, the ninth director of the Serious Fraud Office can be forgiven for feeling claustrophobic.
Yes, review HS2's dire delivery.But renegotiating the cost-plus contracts matters even more
Louise Haigh, like many transport secretaries before her, wants to know what the hell has gone wrong at HS2, why the costs jump every time the numbers are added up, and whether anything can be done to get a financial grip on the project.
Microsoft to launch AI 'employees' that can perform business tasks
Microsoft is introducing autonomous artificial intelligence agents, or virtual employees, that can perform tasks such as handling client queries and identifying sales leads, as the tech sector strives to show investors that the AI boom can produce indispensable products.
Sanofi buyer faces €100m fine if jobs in France are lost
The French government has warned a US private equity firm buying the consumer healthcare arm of the drug-maker Sanofi that it will be penalised more than €100m (£83m) if it does not keep production and jobs in France.
VW ordered to pay out £21.5m to car finance customers
Volkswagen has been forced to pay customers £21.5m in compensation on top of a fine of £5.4m for failing to treat struggling customers fairly, including repossessing vehicles from people who had attempted suicide or were caring for sick relatives.
Trump lawsuit Central Park Five take legal action over debate claims
Five men referred to as \"the Central Park Five\" sued Donald Trump for defamation yesterday after he falsely said during the presidential debate that they had pleaded guilty to a rape 35 years ago, despite the fact that their convictions were overturned.
‘Deeply concerning’ Musk gives $1m to swing state voter as governor slams gift
Standing before a US flag, the world's richest man told an assembled crowd that he loved them.
New Zealand airport puts squeeze on long farewells in drop-off zone
Hugging your loved ones goodbye could land you in trouble at a New Zealand airport should your embrace linger too long.
Chaos in India after 90 hoax bomb threats made to airlines
A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past week, provoking international travel chaos as planes were grounded, diverted and flown to safety by fighter jet escorts.
Italian ministers pass new law to save Albania migrant hub deal
Italy's far-right government has passed a new law to overcome a court ruling that risks blocking the country's deal with Albania aimed at curbing migrant arrivals.
Moldovans narrowly back joining EU despite 'interference'
Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favor of joining the European Union after a pivotal referendum clouded by allegations of Russian interference.
Sudan How a factional power struggle within the military tore country apart
Fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, on 15 April 2023 as a power struggle between the two main factions of the country's military regime turned deadly.
Seoul summons Russian ambassador over North Korean troop deployment
South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul to protest \"in the strongest terms\" about the reported dispatch of thousands of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Ecosystems on Earth at edge of catastrophe, biodiversity experts warn
Humanity is on the precipice” of shattering Earth’s limits, and will suffer huge costs if we fail to act on biodiversity loss, experts warn.
Small-scale breweries switch from craft beer to 'indie' label
Small breweries in the UK are ditching the term \"craft beer\" in favour of \"indie beer\", warning that global corporations have bamboozled many drinkers into believing that formerly independent brands are still artisanal hidden gems.
John Stapleton diagnosed with Parkinson's
The broadcaster John Stapleton has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
WH Smith to sell vinyl records amid resurgence
The high street retailer WH Smith is to sell vinyl records for the first time in three decades, stocking them in 80 of its shops across the UK.
Woman jailed for sharing sexual images of father's lover online
A woman who posted sexual images of her father's former lover on an escort site has been jailed for three years by a judge who described it as \"vindictive, selfish and vengeful offending\".
Monty Don designs garden for beloved dogs in Chelsea debut
Some gardeners at the Chelsea flower show may balk at the idea of a dog scrabbling around near their prize roses. But Monty Don is designing his first Chelsea garden for next year's event - and is making it dog-friendly.
Gove says most hurtful part of political career was attacks on his former wife
The former Tory MP Michael Gove has said that the most hurtful part of his political career was the attacks on his former wife, Sarah Vine.
Ex-Verve singer Ashcroft 'ready to bring it' as Oasis support act
Richard Ashcroft has been named as the support act for Oasis's 2025 reunion tour in the UK and Ireland.
Zephaniah to be honoured at live British Academy event
The British Academy is to pay tribute to the late poet Benjamin Zephaniah next week as part of a night of discussion and performance.
Mining firm in court over fatal dam collapse in Brazil
The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of \"cynically and doggedly trying to avoid\" responsibility for Brazil's worst environmental disaster, at the opening of the largest group lawsuit in English legal history.
‘Human shields’ IDF accused of using detainees to clear booby traps
After they burned down his family home in northern Gaza, Israeli troops separated Ramez al-Skafi from his family and detained him. They had a particular job in mind for him, he said.
Israel hits branches of Hezbollah-run bank in series of attacks on Lebanon
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on south Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa valley early yesterday morning, hitting buildings belonging to the Hezbollah-run banking institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan.
NHS told it can use AI to help detect fractures
Millions of patients in England with suspected broken bones could have their X-rays checked with a £1 artificial intelligence scan to help NHS doctors avoid missing fractures.
Woman admits milkshake assault on Farage
A woman has pleaded guilty to assault by beating after throwing a milkshake over the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, outside a pub in Clacton-on-Sea during the general election campaign.