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Child deaths surge amid 'Gazafication' of West Bank, says human rights group

Israel has brought the military tactics of its war in Gaza to the occupied West Bank, where Palestinians face mass forced displacements, a surge in airstrikes and a sharp rise in attacks on children and other civilians, a Palestinian-Israeli human rights group has said.

Ten Hag and Ashworth were errors. I apologise for that

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho would represent 100% profit under profitability and sustainability rules. But Ratcliffe denied they and other academy players would be sold to generate funds. \"No. We won't be selling players because of the state we are in financially.\"

Only our best will be enough to beat PSG, warns Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool must produce their best performance of the season to finish off \"a complete\" Paris Saint-Germain team that gave him sleepless nights after the Champions League encounter last week.

Number of jobless 'indefensible', says PM amid criticism over cuts

Britain's benefits system is the \"worst of all worlds\", with the numbers out of work or training \"indefensible and unfair\", the prime minister has said as he prepares for deep cuts to disability payments.

Eriksen: United under 'massive' pressure to win

Christian Eriksen has admitted that there is \"massive pressure\" on Manchester United to beat Real Sociedad on Thursday and keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season.

Brighterdaysahead could light up Champion Hurdle

Constitution Hill has seen off every challenge with ease in winning all 10 of his races to date, but he could be facing his sternest opponent so far in the Champion Hurdle today and Brighterdaysahead (4.00) can also boast the strongest recent piece of form in the field.

Smart, smooth, calm in a crisis What can the world expect from Canada's new PM?

Smart, smooth, tough and a liberal globalist to the ends of his fingertips. That was how Mark Carney came across in his near seven-year stint as governor of the Bank of England.

Kursk region Russian forces speed up counteroffensive

Russian forces are trying to cross the border and gain a foothold in Ukraine's Sumy province as they press ahead with a counteroffensive aiming to eliminate the last of Kyiv's positions in the Russian Kursk region.

'I'd never seen someone coach that way. Mikel was the one. He inspired me'

Jack Wilshere talks role models, marathon running and Arsenal as he revels in his new role as a budding coach

'We were kids and it was out of our control. But we got on with it'

The big interview Harry Skelton Jockey and brother of likely champion trainer Dan talks about past trauma, his hopes for Cheltenham and dealing with high expectations

Boys 'significantly' outperform girls in maths and science tests

Boys in England are \"significantly\" outperforming girls in maths and science, overturning recent claims that boys are falling behind girls at school.

Arsenal primed to appoint former Atlético guru Berta

Andrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director.

Syria Over 1,000 Dead as New Regime and Loyalists Clash

Clashes between Syrian security services and fighters loyal to the ousted Assad regime erupted last Thursday and ongoing fighting has left more than 1,000 people dead, including 745 civilians, according to a war monitor.

Festival crowds will be down for a third year in succession

Cheltenham racecourse has effectively confirmed that crowds at its showpiece meeting will be down for the third year running when the 2025 festival opens today, while also suggesting \"unforgettable days out\" for racegoers this year will be the catalyst for a revival in the festival's fortunes from 2026.

'I contemplated the unthinkable': Gascón on award season 'storm'

Karla Sofía Gascón has spoken about the \"unexpected, devastating storm\" of awards season after her hopes of winning an Oscar were dashed when offensive social media posts surfaced a month before the ceremony.

Staley accuses FCA of trying to 'destroy' his reputation

The former Barclays chief executive Jes Staley has accused the UK's financial regulator of seeking to \"destroy\" his reputation in banking and making \"no attempt\" to understand his relationship with the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Pollution from plastic 'cuts global food supply'

The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to an assessment.

The real thing Vintage fur is back as 'boom boom' replaces quiet luxury

Gabriela Hearst is an ethical fashion designer with sustainability at the heart of her brand. And she wants to sell you a mink coat.

Smoker's paradise

Anarchic Szczesny's human touch lends higher meaning to Barcelona's title push

They Came Across as Muppets' Journalist Reveals What It Was Like to Be Target of Spies

Christo Grozev was sitting in a New York cafe in February 2023, expecting to fly back to his home in Vienna that evening, when US law enforcement officials delivered some news that changed his life.

Byelection triggered as Labour MP convicted for punch resigns

Mike Amesbury has resigned as an MP after being given a prison sentence for punching a constituent, triggering the first byelection of Keir Starmer's government.

Carney meeting with Trudeau paves way for transfer of power in Canada

In his victory speech on Sunday, Carney warned the 'greatest crisis of our generation' came in the form of Canada's closest ally

Valentine's Day: A Bright Spot in Flat February for Retailers

A surge in Valentine's Day gift buying brought relief for retailers last month amid February's \"grey days\" as consumers held back spending on big-ticket items, according to industry figures.

Family of murdered MP say rejection of calls for full inquiry 'like salt in a wound'

The family of the murdered MP Sir David Amess have criticised an \"insulting\" rejection by the home secretary of their calls for a public inquiry into his death, accusing the government of \"adding salt on an open wound\".

The unlikely influencer Will Rupert Lowe's 'foghorn' be heard beyond X?

If you were to look for answers as to why Rupert Lowe, a relatively little-known Reform MP, thinks he can lecture Nigel Farage about running a party and winning an election, there is one place you should probably start: X.

Couple on run were to blame for baby's death retrial hears

A wealthy aristocrat and her partner caused the \"entirely avoidable\" death of their baby daughter through their \"reckless\" and \"grossly negligent\" conduct while on the run to evade authorities, a retrial has heard.

Half of NHS England's 13,000 staff face the axe in shake-up

NHS England is set to lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team in a brutal restructuring under a new boss.

Police admit unlawful arrest of man heckling king's accession

Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out: \"Who elected him?\" at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.

Hammond has made millions from 'fully compliant' roles

The former chancellor Philip Hammond has made millions from 30 directorships and consultancy jobs while being a member of the Lords.

Chatham House rule 'could help students discuss difficult topics'

Universities in England should rearrange classrooms and use the Chatham House rule to help students overcome their fears of discussing controversial topics, according to the government's free speech adviser.