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Ich bin ein Tuchel! Time to back our Bavarian boss

To see some of the early reactions to the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who we must all know by now is a German – or, specifically, a Bavarian – you might think that England had just lost a war (or at least a World Cup final) in the most humiliating of circumstances.

Haigh could be the first of Starmer's ministers to fall

Before the election, I predicted that Yvette Cooper might be the first minister in the incoming government to come under pressure.

I lost a baby live on air - I need more than a certificate

The first time I miscarried, I was on holiday in Dubai.

Jury still out on England team with Ashes looming

For the second World Cup in a row, England have been knocked out by a team that is, in theory, a weaker opponent.

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for England

It had not escaped Steve Borthwick’s attention as he unveiled his England squad for the autumn that he might not be the central story of the sporting day.

F1 wants return to Africa but obstacles still remain

Formula One wants to return. Lewis Hamilton insists F1 cannot continue to ignore it.

Tuchel’s charm can’t mask England’s biggest problem

There were more than a few moments when Thomas Tuchel was speaking and Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham looked visibly proud.

Goldsmith speaks out about plight of ex-husband Khan

Jemima Goldsmith has spoken out about the plight of her exhusband Imran Khan, criticising the “serious and concerning developments” regarding Pakistan’s treatment of the jailed former prime minister and calling for his immediate release.

Trump to flip burgers after Harris's summer of Lovin' It

Donald Trump is set to make a campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday.

Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' to end Putin's invasion

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled his much-anticipated victory plan” to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion hours after Russia fired scores of drones into Ukraine.

Starmer considers sanctions against Israeli ministers

PM agrees with White House that more aid must reach Gaza

BA removes couple in their 80s from overbooked flight

Elderly pair weren’t informed of their right to compensation

Home Office U-turns on immigration centre inquiry

The Home Office has made a U-turn on a decision to launch a statutory inquiry into the alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at Manston processing centre, The Independent can reveal.

Fresh images of cold case suspect released by police

Met hoping footage can shed light on 2004 Soho murder

Hospital admits errors that led to stillbirth a decade ago

For a decade after her baby Kaiden was stillborn, Hayley Brunt blamed herself for the child’s death.

Police investigate potential Russia links to package fire

Counterterrorism police are investigating possible Russian involvement in an incident in Birmingham where a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse.

Sara Sharif suffered at least 71 injuries before her death

Pathologist shares catalogue of bruises, burns and bite marks

'Devastating' explosion in Newcastle home kills boy, 7

A seven-year-old boy has died after an explosion on a residential street in Newcastle, as police and fire chiefs begin to investigate the cause of the devastating blast.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at 31

Singer threw himself off hotel balcony’ in Buenos Aires

Influential think tank linked to Starmer aide bankrolling more than 100 Labour MPs

More than 100 Labour MPs have registered donations from the think tank linked to Sir Keir Starmer's new chief of staff and backed by a hedge fund manager.

Does a fall in inflation mean the cost of living will ease?

Inflation has fallen once more, which, given that the country isn’t also obviously heading for recession, is good news.

The £40bn question of how Reeves balances the books

Rachel Reeves is being warned that she may have to break Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax or national insurance in order to fill a £40bn black hole in her spending plans.

Eidevall handed Arsenal an ambition he could not reach

The reaction on social media may have said it all. The “Jonas Out” brigade was building for weeks, to the point it was painted on a wall outside the Emirates, as Arsenal fans displayed mock P45s in the stands.

Scotland earn scrappy draw as Ronaldo storms off pitch

Scotland remain without a win but the losing run is over and there was the sight of another victory against Portugal, as Cristiano Ronaldo applauded sarcastically and stormed down the tunnel at the end of this goalless draw at Hampden.

Cost-cutting United end Ferguson's £2m contract

‘Such a lack of respect. It’s totally scandalous, says Cantona

The golden goose is tearing itself apart over self-interest

Mired in court cases, the Premier League is unravelling despite long having been the envy of other competitions

'Box office' Tuchel set to be appointed England manager

Thomas Tuchel is on the brink of becoming the next England manager, and could even be unveiled by the end of this week.

A hike on 'employer' NI is still a tax on working people

Ahead of her first-ever Budget, speculation is mounting that chancellor Rachel Reeves will hike up employer national insurance contributions (NICs).

'Everything got somewhat decadent': the making of Fleetwood Mac's punk epic

As the album Tusk’ turns 45 this week, Lindsey Buckingham speaks to Mark Beaumont about those storied sessions, and going his own way after the commercial success of Rumours’

Why reviving dead planes won't fix airline shortages

With hundreds of planes mothballed worldwide, the solution to the industry’s woes seems obvious. Simon Calder explains that it isn’t so simple as a budding airline is finding out