Arts Council England a victim of London-centric media, says CEO

The chief executive of Arts Council England has launched an impassioned defence of the organisation, claiming it has suffered because of \"London-centric\" media coverage.

Guardiola Calls on City Fans to Turn Up Volume Against Villa

Pep Guardiola has stated Manchester City desperately need their fans to be noisy for Aston Villa's visit in tonight's \"final\" in the chase for Champions League qualification.

Climate Champion: Praise for Pontiff's Advocacy

Praise for pontiff's advocacy

Irish Freemasons Apologise for Conor McGregor Event at Hall

The Freemasons of Ireland have apologised for hosting an interview between Conor McGregor and the US commenter Tucker Carlson at their premises in central Dublin.

Israel to 'seize more ground' as it threatens to annex parts of Gaza

Israel's defence minister said yesterday he had instructed the military to \"seize more ground\" in Gaza and threatened to annex part of the territory unless Hamas released 59 Israeli hostages still held by the Islamist militant group in the devastated territory.

The legacy Outsider who was an ally to the most vulnerable

In his first words from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in 2013, the newly elected Pope Francis, told the packed square below: \"You all know that the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother cardinals have come almost to the ends of the Earth to get him.\"

Drones could supply NHS and aid police after changes to regulations

Drones could be used for NHS-related missions in remote areas, inspecting offshore wind turbines and supplying oil rigs by 2026 as part of a new regulatory regime in the UK.

Wood rises to cap Forest's blistering start and bolster Champions League dream

There is no need to attempt to rewrite history by arguing that Tottenham Hotspur failed to see what they had in Nuno Espírito Santo. All that matters now is that this meticulous, softly spoken manager is the perfect fit for Nottingham Forest.

Tributes 'In a time of war, he had a sense for the other'

Political and religious leaders around the world have paid tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis.

Inheritance tax Why richer retirees are splashing out

People are taking big sums from pension pots to gift to their children or spend on a holiday, writes Rupert Jones

Oxford dons drank from human skull cup until 2015, book reveals

Oxford academics drank from a chalice made from a human skull for decades, a book that explores the violent colonial history of looted human remains has revealed.

Four US Democrats Land in El Salvador to Push for Return of Deported Kilmar Ábrego García

A delegation of four House Democrats has arrived in El Salvador to push for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García as part of a mission to challenge the Trump administration's refusal to comply with a supreme court order to facilitate his return to the U.S.

'We got stuck in puddles' - skiers upset at thaw on Swedish slopes

Outraged skiers in northern Sweden claim they should have been given a discount after finding more mud than snow on the slopes at a popular ski destination.

Labour 'won't end two-child benefit cap' despite fears of rising poverty

Ministers are privately ruling out scrapping the two-child benefit cap despite warnings from charities that a failure to do so could result in the highest levels of child poverty since records began.

'Grandpa robbers' accused of elaborate Kim Kardashian jewel heist to face trial in Paris

A group of pensioners nicknamed the \"grandpa robbers\" will go on trial in Paris next week charged with stealing jewellery worth millions of euros from the US TV reality star Kim Kardashian when she attended Paris fashion week in 2016.

Unbalancing act Pundits' showy partisanship reflects football's embrace of fan-centric populism

Pundits' showy partisanship reflects football's embrace of fan-centric populism

No pressure on Alexander-Arnold to stay, says Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said he had not put pressure on Trent Alexander-Arnold to stay at Liverpool and that his teammate deserved his moment of glory in the 1-0 win at Leicester on Sunday.

Hegseth under pressure over reports of second Signal chat on Houthi strike

Pressure was mounting on the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, yesterday, following reports of a second Signal chat used to discuss sensitive military operations, while a former top Pentagon spokesperson criticised Hegseth's leadership of the Department of Defense.

Energy thefts set to rise as households struggle with soaring bills

£1.5bn Estimated value of the electricity and gas stolen from Great Britain's energy networks every year

Pensions What the new IHT rules could mean for you

Pensions tend to be outside people's estates for inheritance tax purposes, but last autumn Rachel Reeves announced that money left in a defined contribution (AKA money purchase) pension after a person's death would be pulled into the IHT net from April 2027.

McClean adds another chapter to Wrexham's blockbuster storyline

The Championship may have to start preparing for Hollywood. A third successive promotion remains firmly in Wrexham's sights after a near-perfect day for them in League One's tumultuous automatic promotion race.

Broadcasters fined £4.2m for sharing freelancers' pay rates

The BBC, ITV, BT and the sports production company IMG have been fined £4.2m for illegally sharing information about fees for freelance workers at football and rugby matches.

Three charged with manslaughter over woman's death on golf course

Three men have been charged with manslaughter after a woman was fatally struck on a golf course by a van following a police pursuit.

Women needing later abortions 'failed' by Scottish government

Campaigners have said Scottish ministers are failing in their legal and moral duties as growing numbers of \"extremely vulnerable women\" have to travel hundreds of miles south because they cannot access later-term abortions in Scotland.

There are going to be some lonely moments in a marathon'

The big interview Alex Yee As the Olympic triathlon champion prepares for his London Marathon debut, he talks pain, Parkrun and his hopes for personal growth

Top cancer experts 'put off UK' by politicians' rhetoric on immigration

The world's best cancer doctors, scientists and researchers are being put off moving to or staying in the UK by politicians' rhetoric on immigration, a leaked report reveals.

Raducanu to continue coaching link with Petchey

Emma Raducanu has revealed she intends to continue her coaching partnership with Mark Petchey on an ad hoc basis following her quarter-final run at the Miami Open last month.

Wisden call for World Test Championship reform

Wisden hits the shelves this week and it has trained its sights on the International Cricket Council.

AstraZeneca to Invest £1.9bn in Beijing Drugs Research Centre

AstraZeneca will invest $2.5bn (£1.9bn) in research and manufacturing in Beijing as the pharmaceutical company tries to move past recent controversies including ditching plans for the expansion of a UK vaccine plant and the detention of top executives in China.

Fresh appeal for help 10 years after murder of student in London

The family of a 21-year-old student who was shot and stabbed while cycling home after watching a football match 10 years ago has renewed an appeal for the public's help to find those responsible.