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Make it harder to put officers on trial, police leaders urge No 10

Force chiefs accused of seeking 'immunity' from risk of prosecution

Ministers consider non-profit water firms

Water companies in England could be banned from making profits under plans for a complete overhaul of the sector.

Hurricane Oscar adds to Cuba crisis after massive power cut

Hurricane Oscar has dumped heavy rain across the eastern end of Cuba, adding to a list of woes besetting the Caribbean's biggest island, which was hit at the weekend by a massive power cut.

Female players demand Fifa scrap Saudi sponsorship

More than 100 professional female footballers have signed a letter calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with the state-owned Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco, accusing Saudi authorities of \"brutal human rights violations\".

Silent treatment Arteta admits discipline 'issue' but won't discuss it with players

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have an issue with red cards but believes the remedy lies in not discussing the problem within the squad.

"There's no ceiling here': Cash hails Villa potential

Matty Cash has said Aston Villa \"has not got a ceiling\" under Unai Emery before the two-year anniversary of the manager's appointment, as the Spaniard outlined his wish to continue to \"break barriers\" by becoming Champions League regulars.

We must stick together - it's the only way to bring peace to Ukraine'

The big interview Oleskandr Zinchenko Arsenal full-back opens up on the pain of following the war from overseas and reflects on the belief instilled within him by Guardiola and Arteta

No review of Saudi Newcastle deal despite Bin Salman claims

The Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle's takeover by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund after reports of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman's extensive involvement in the deal.

VAR conspiracy theories are nonsense but stem from helpless fans' plight

Another weekend, another slew of wearying arguments about VAR and refereeing. At Bournemouth, Arsenal fans called the referee Robert Jones \"a cheat\" and chanted that the Premier League was \"corrupt\". On social media, the outrage was even greater. Fans have always complained about referees, of course, but traditionally they called them \"blind\" and dismissed them as \"wankers\" or \"bastards\". Then came the \"You're not fit to referee\" song; the cries of systemic corruption, though, are relatively new.

Van Dijk reveals he is in talks over extending Anfield career

Virgil van Dijk has revealed he is in \"ongoing\" discussions regarding a new contract with Liverpool but admitted he remains unclear about his future at the club.

Lopetegui not in imminent peril of being sacked

Julen Lopetegui is not in imminent danger of the sack despite growing alarm at West Ham about their poor start to the season. The club, languishing in 15th after losing 4-1 against Tottenham on Saturday, are keen to give Lopetegui time after appointing him last summer as David Moyes's successor.

Game nearing 'crisis point' in schools, new report warns

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes in schools rugby to avoid becoming a \"declining minority sport\" that could weaken Steve Borthwick's England side amid a damaging decline in participation.

Disabled fans' survey shines critical light on Uefa care

Uefa's communication with disabled supporters has been widely described as \"non-existent\" in a survey that paints a damning picture of accessibility for fans watching their clubs on European away trips.

Wood catches Henderson cold to light Forest's fire

Chris Wood is keeping some good company these days. His strike midway through the second half, which brought Nottingham Forest their first home win of the season, means that only Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer have scored more than the 16 Premier League goals he has plundered since Nuno Espírito Santo took charge at the City Ground just before last Christmas.

Verstappen defends Norris penalty as McLaren fume

Max Verstappen has given a bullish reaction to criticism of his driving after a controversial finish to the US Grand Prix on Sunday.

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.