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Trump strategy to challenge US election defeat revealed

Donald Trump's campaign already appears to be preparing to challenge the US election result if he loses next week, with the former president's team filing a lawsuit in a swing state alleging voter suppression.

US Tries To Broker Ceasefire With Netanyahu As More Die In Lebanon And Israel

Senior US officials held talks in Israel yesterday aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as more civilians in both countries were killed by airstrikes.

National Insurance Social Care 'Should Be Exempt From Rise'

The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt the social care sector from the increase in national insurance in the budget, as an organisation representing many smaller care providers warned that the impact would be substantial.

Captains Stokes and Buttler sign new central contracts

England's two men's captains, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, have both signed new two-year central contracts.

Canadian judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

A British Columbia judge has issued a rare, last-minute injunction barring a woman from accessing euthanasia after physicians in her home province refused to approve the request.

Spain in mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods rises to more than 150

The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has risen to more than 150, regional authorities and emergency services have said, as the country began three days of mourning and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, urged people to stay at home.

Middlesex urged to review culture and behaviour

Middlesex County Cricket Club should undertake a formal review of its culture, governance and the behaviour of staff members, according to the sport's regulator.

'Angry' Spurs passing test of mettle hints at prosperous future

Home fans almost expected Tottenham to blow a 2-0 lead over Manchester City. The victory could prove cathartic

“The soap opera is ending” Amorim makes ambition clear after he agrees United deal

Rúben Amorim says he has to \"prove something\" after agreeing to become Manchester United's head coach.

Van Nistelrooy accepts his short stint as leading man

Dutchman hopes his interim role will be the first step in 'helping the club move forward' for new manager

Forest owner Marinakis sues Greek rival over alleged smears

Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is suing a Greek football rival for more than £2.1m in a high court libel claim over an alleged \"smear campaign\", including \"false\" allegations of match-fixing.

Draper runs out of steam as breakout year concludes

It was not until 10 pm on Wednesday night that Jack Draper finally returned to the locker room after his tenacious victory over the world No 6 Taylor Fritz.

Hamilton says Verstappen has not changed reckless style

Lewis Hamilton maintains Max Verstappen has continued with an unacceptable driving style since the pair vied for the world championship in 2021.

George says prop's comments 'prodded the bear'

Jamie George has admitted Joe Marler might have poked the bear with his criticism of the haka before revealing England are considering a response to New Zealand's traditional war dance at Twickenham tomorrow.

Marler's haka jibe is motivation for All Blacks

Undertone to New Zealand squad's response suggests that tomorrow's hosts can expect a forceful backlash

'A complete mess': Middlesex face dilemmas at every turn

Poor performances, financial difficulties and uncertainty over Lord's mean the club face an existential threat

Appleby pins hopes on Big Mojo landing Sprint prize

There is more than a touch of the Jamie Vardys about Mick Appleby.

Car finance Could you be in line for a payout after court ruling?

UK lenders are scrambling to assess the fallout of last week's landmark court of appeal ruling on car finance. The judgment on \"secret\" commission payments could have far-reaching implications for lenders, beyond those covered by a continuing investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

And it's live! WSL's new TV deal is huge step but hard work remains for growth to flourish

The Women's Super League has secured a vital dose of off-pitch stability for the next five seasons, with the news that Sky Sports and the BBC have agreed a record £65m domestic television rights deal, and with it, the new company running England's top divisions has completed one of its first essential assignments.

Rachel Reeves's most irritating manifesto fudge was on the tax loophole for private equity

It has been almost two decades since Nicholas Ferguson, a grand figure in the private equity business, caused a storm by talking out loud about his industry's dirty little secret.

Less sugar in first 1,000 days can cut disease risk - study

Cutting the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as toddlers can protect them against diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood, research suggests.

Stellantis reports steep fall in sales in switch to EVs

The owner of car brands including Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot has reported a steep fall in sales, blaming production delays and flagging European demand.

Shell calls for fiscal stability as Reeves raises windfall taxes

Shell has called on the government to \"provide certainty\" over the future of the North Sea after the chancellor confirmed plans to toughen its windfall tax on oil and gas profits.

US inflation falls to 2.1%, just above Fed's target

A closely watched measure of US inflation has slipped to its lowest level since 2021, within striking distance of policymakers' target, after the Federal Reserve scrambled to bring down price growth from its highest level in a generation.

Greenlandic MP hits out at Denmark's 'racist' mindset after parliament protest

[Everyone in] my Greenlandic family was getting less opportunities, less pay, less rights Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam MP in the Folketing

EU investigates China's Temu over suspected illegal sales

The EU has launched formal proceedings against the Chinese shopping website Temu amid concerns it is failing to halt the sale of illegal products.

US says 8,000 North Korean troops are at Ukraine border

About 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now stationed in Russia on the border with Ukraine, the US secretary of state said yesterday, warning that Moscow is preparing to deploy those troops into combat \"in the coming days.\"

Biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan

The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades crossed over the island yesterday, leaving a path of destruction but minimal reported deaths.

Arabs will disappear The rightwing settlers who are eyeing Gaza as a promising new home

'Only settlements [in Gaza] will bring about the security we had 20 years ago'

'Genocide' UN rapporteur says actions could lead to suspension

The UN should consider suspending Israel as a member state due to its continuing \"genocide\" against the Palestinians, the special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories has said.