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Toons tough it out for late equaliser in six-goal thriller

And breathe. After 90 minutes of rollicking, rumbustious entertainment, amid his frustration, Arne Slot could at least console himself with the sense he was vindicated in one respect.

Arsenal win from set-pieces to narrow the title race gap

A turn of Jurrien Timber’s head, and maybe a first real twist in the title race. Arsenal’s 2-0 win followed enough twists on the night itself.

'Amtrak Joe' praises African rail project on Angola trip

Even in the waning days of his presidency and thousands of miles from home, US president Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains.

Healthcare CEO shot in US had received threats from angry customers, wife says

A manhunt is underway after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead yesterday morning in what cops described as a “brazen targeted attack” outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

Motion filed to impeach South Korean president

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings over his short-lived bid to impose martial law, which brought chaos to Seoul and has been condemned as insurrectionary behaviour” by opposition parties.

no-confidence Barnier loses vote as government falls

Opposition parties cooperate to topple the French PM and his administration, the first such vote in more than 60 years

Exposed: multibillion-dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies

A multibillion-dollar money laundering network run by two Russian millionaires and used by UK drug dealers to hide criminal cash has been brought down in an international sting.

Trans pool star to challenge competition ban in court

A transgender pool champion is taking legal action against one of the sport's governing bodies in England after she was banned from playing in women's tournaments.

Third nuclear age almost here, military chief warns

The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned.

Army would last one year in a major war, minister warns

The entire British army would be destroyed in about six months to a year in a major war, a defence minister has warned.

Starmer to promise a bobby neighbourhood for every

Sir Keir Starmer will today refresh a pre-election pledge to restore policing to Britain’s streets as he tries to relaunch his government just five months after winning the election.

Who Cares Who Has The Elgin Marbles? Let Them Go On Loan

After a series of "private meetings" between the UK and Greece this week, prime ministers Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were to meet in London yesterday to discuss the future of the Elgin marbles.

Trump's Tariffs Would 'Hit UK Trade As Hard As Brexit'

Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has warned as campaigners call for Sir Keir Starmer to protect the UK by urgently rebuilding ties with Europe.

Taliban Bars Women From Being Trained As Midwives

Women in Afghanistan have been banned from training to become midwives in the latest crackdown unveiled by the Taliban.

South Korean Leader Calls Off Martial Law After Uproar

MPs vote against decree as violent protests outside National Assembly turn to celebration following reversal by president

EU Or The US? Starmer Has No Choice But To Pick A Side

The prime minister opened his Mansion House speech on foreign policy with another of his over-emphatic declarations.

Brexit Deals A £3bn-A-Year Blow To UK Food Exports

British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report shows

Biden Criticised Across The Board For Pardoning His Son

President’s decision slated by Republicans and Democrats

Why 8 hours is a myth and other athletes' sleep secrets

Performance coach Greg Meehan tells Alex Pattle how he keeps clients, including boxers and footballers, in top shape

Women like me won't stand for this treatment any more

When I woke up to MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace blaming midlife, middle-class women and their lack of a sense of humour for his troubles, I confess to swearing at my phone.

The BBC's Wallace problem goes beyond MasterChef

Is the fate of a television cookery presenter more important than Syrian insurgents seizing Aleppo and the turmoil on the streets in Georgia? The BBC thinks so, based on its news judgements in recent days, which have seen exhaustive coverage of the accusations against Gregg Wallace take precedence over matters of life and death around the world.

Edwards knew that he was beaten but he never gave up

Former world flyweight champion told cornerman, 'I don't want to be here' after two rounds of his loss to Galal Yafai

Proud Welshman who drew every drop from his talent

Terry Griffiths was the first qualifier to lift the world crown

Former world champion Terry Griffiths dies, aged 77

Tributes have been paid to former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths, who died on Sunday at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia.

Transformed Gravenberch embodies Slot's Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp had a habit of sounding prophetic. Or he had the capacity, whether through coaching and tactical prowess or force of personality, to make some of what he said come true.

Soaring house prices heap pressure on fixer Rayner

Sorry to make a soggy start to the week even more miserable, but it brings bad news for homebuyers. The housing market has taken a shot of adrenaline and performed a season’s best in the high jump.

Vape maker bags Typhoo Tea in deal worth £10m

Typhoo Tea has been bought by vapes and batteries maker Supreme after falling into administration.

Why talks on treaty against plastic pollution collapsed

A week of tense negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty combating global plastic pollution ended in failure on Sunday night in Busan, South Korea, marking only the latest setback for global environmental diplomacy after disappointing outcomes at Cop29 and the Cop16 biodiversity summit.

Trump appoints billionaire banker as UK ambassador

Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his ambassador to the UK.

President claims all Georgia is in 'revolt' against Russia

Georgia's president has appealed to European countries to confront what she described as a Russian attempt to impose control on her nation.