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Pope Francis has 'complex' case of double pneumonia, Vatican says

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after hospital tests showed a continuing \"complex\" situation, the Vatican said in a statement yesterday.

Verstappen hits out at FIA over swearing crackdown

Max Verstappen has accused the Formula One governing body, the FIA, of failing to focus on the issues that matter after what he believes is an irrelevant crackdown on swearing.

We will win, Scottish Labour's Sarwar says despite slump in polls

Anas Sarwar, the Scottish Labour leader, has admitted his party faces a significant challenge to win the next Holyrood elections after its popularity slumped in the polls.

Gals FC kick out keeping score in joyful rebellion

Hundreds have joined club that prioritises community and 'vibe protection' over cutthroat competition

Sci-fi sounds of pioneering BBC Radiophonic Workshop recreated for public to use

With its banks of bafflingly complex equipment, and staff members who were among the most progressive musical minds in the UK, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was a laboratory of 20th-century sound that produced endless futuristic TV and radio effects for use in TV and radio - most memorably the ghostly wail of the Doctor Who theme.

Visas Salary rules hinder housebuilding say architects

Architecture firms are calling on the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urgently review the post-Brexit visa salary rules, claiming they are choking an industry that is trying to help meet Labour's housing targets.

Public trust Wales to force politicians out of office over deliberate lies

Politicians who deliberately lie could be forced from office under proposals designed to put Wales at the forefront of the \"global challenge\" to restore trust in politics.

Wada: Sinner 'a million miles from doping'

Jannik Sinner's recent case resulting in a three-month ban was \"a million miles away from doping,\" according to a senior official at the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Top judge 'troubled' by PMQs exchange on family from Gaza

England and Wales's most senior judge has written to Keir Starmer about an \"unacceptable\" exchange at prime minister's questions, saying she was \"deeply troubled\" by the discussion on a Palestinian family's immigration case.

Ukraine's mood is bleak as talks begin without Kyiv and Russian drones hit

Ukraine reacted with gloom and dismay yesterday to the meeting between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he will never accept Russia's ultimatums.

British Pair Detained in Iran Face Espionage Charges

A British couple detained in Iran have been charged with espionage after traveling to the country as part of a round-the-world motorbike trip.

Long-haul breaks more popular this year, say holiday companies

Holiday companies are reporting a surge in demand for long-haul breaks amid claims that the likes of Thailand and Vietnam are now often \"more cost-effective\" than visiting traditional European favourites.

Five more water suppliers ask regulator for right to raise bills by more than maximum

Additional pressures in the settlement are unacceptable

A hole lot of trouble: Villagers told to flee their homes after road caves in

Residents have had to abandon their homes after a large sinkhole appeared in a Surrey high street.

'Ronan's law' to clamp down on sale of knives to under-18s

Retailers will be required to report suspicious or bulk purchases of knives and those caught selling blades to under-18s will face tougher sentences as part of \"Ronan's law\", measures to clamp down on young people's access to weapons.

Wild fish can tell humans apart by their clothing, study reveals

Wild fish can tell people apart, at least when they are wearing different-coloured outfits, researchers have found in a study they say could shift our relationship with the creatures.

Corking idea Home's unusual refurb slashes energy use

For most homeowners, a request from a passerby to touch the exterior of their property would probably raise their eyebrows. But for the owner of Nina's House, which is covered with unusual and striking cork insulation panels, it is not only a common occurrence but it is very much welcomed.

EU Faces Economic Shocks as Rise of Far Right Threatens to Drive Population Decline

The rise of the far right could speed up population decline in Europe, projections have shown, creating economic shocks including slower growth and soaring costs from pensions and caring for the elderly.

This one will mean something different. I'm doing it for me now'

The big interview Joseph Parker New Zealander believes upsetting Daniel Dubois on Saturday to claim the IBF world heavyweight title would be his greatest achievement yet

'We are one' Sudanese refugees find sanctuary with their neighbours

At the Joda border crossing between Sudan and South Sudan, movement is constant. Just 100 metres separate the two border checkpoints - on the Sudanese side, three raised flags welcome newcomers; on the South Sudanese side, a sign in Arabic and English marks the entrance to the country.

No chilling effect

Watchdog chief embraces new focus on growth

Clubs will disappear Grassroots rugby still crying out for help in shadow of Six Nations riches

ou may have noticed that the sports pages are less, well, sporty than they once were.

'Buckle up and enjoy the ride' Van Dijk calls on Liverpool to calm nerves and relish title race

Van Dijk calls on Liverpool to calm nerves and relish title race

Julianne Moore children's book under 'ideology' review in US

Julianne Moore has said it is a \"great shock\" to learn that one of her books has been \"banned by the Trump administration\" from schools serving the children of US military personnel and civilian defence employees.

Rise in teenagers penalised for riding e-scooters

Electric scooters have been blamed for a surge in children being penalised for driving without insurance.

Push to free Letby 'not right thing to do', says Streeting

Wes Streeting has said \"waging a campaign\" on behalf of Lucy Letby is \"not the right thing to do\".

Misogyny and mind games: Murdoch family rifts exposed in rare interview

More of the Murdoch family's betrayals, leaks, \"mind games\", manipulations and humiliations have been laid bare, after a messy court trial that offered tantalising glimpses inside the dynasty.

Bringing wolves back to Scotland could restore woodland - study

Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland, which could take in and store 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, researchers have suggested.

Netanyahu says he is committed to Trump plan for 'a different Gaza'

Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that he is \"committed\" to Donald Trump's plan to take over and develop the Gaza Strip, amid uncertainty over whether Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to discuss the second stage of the fragile ceasefire in the war with Hamas.

Penal populism' has driven justice system close to collapse, says report

Overreliance on prison sentences and the desire to seem \"tough on crime\" have driven the justice system in England and Wales to the brink of collapse, an official review has found.