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I acted as soon as legally possible over abusive priest, says archbishop

The archbishop of York has said he acted as soon as legally possible after facing calls to resign over his handling of the case against a priest accused repeatedly of sexual misconduct.

Brave duke's thankless task exposing world's baddies must continue to go unacknowledged

How he longed to shout to the world that he was one of the good guys. Yet his nobility and humility always took precedence

Analysis Case shows why Sino-British relations have deteriorated in 10 years

Prince Andrew should be commended for doing Britain a great service, according to the longstanding China watcher Charles Parton.

H6 How Yang Tengbo became the man Andrew was 'desperate' to keep close by

How did a junior Chinese civil servant who arrived in Britain to do a master's degree at York University end up as such a close confidant of the Duke of York that he was described as the \"very top of the tree\" by the prince's adviser?

Author Reni Eddo-Lodge plans new imprint to 'pay it forward'

Reni Eddo-Lodge, the author of the 2017 bestseller Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, has launched an imprint with the publisher HarperCollins.

One era's rubbish... Call for debris from Mars landings to be preserved as 'legacy of space exploration'

While the outline of an iron-age hut or dulled remnants of a Roman sword cause excitement among archaeologists today, those of the future could be brushing Martian dust from the Curiosity rover.

Defra and Ofwat warned they could face court over sewage discharges

The government, its water regulator and the Environment Agency could all be taken to court over their failure to tackle sewage dumping in England after a watchdog found failures to comply with the law.

'No red line' Russians in Syria face new reality with rebels

Standing at the gates of the Khmeimim airbase, a fighter from the Islamist rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) eyed a pink vape being puffed on by a Russian soldier.

Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew is named

Court ruling intensifies row over government's Beijing charm offensive

'I'm not good enough' Guardiola takes blame after Diallo stuns City

Pep Guardiola said he is \"not good enough\" after Manchester City fell to a dramatic late derby defeat to Manchester United which extended their dire run to eight losses in 11 games.

Wolves target Pereira after sacking O'Neil as head coach

Wolves aim to make a swift appointment after the club took action in their relegation fight by sacking Gary O'Neil yesterday morning.

This Was elite football reimagined by a robot With a hangover

It was deeply fitting Amad Diallo should decide this Manchester derby, mainly because for long periods he seemed to be the only person on the pitch not playing under heavy sedation.

Diallo drives United on to deepen City's despair

When Ruben Amorim oversaw his previous victory over Manchester City - with his old club Sporting in the Champions League - it was to push the reigning Premier League champions towards crisis.

Cucurella red mars win but Jackson keeps Chelsea flying

Keeping up the pretence that this is no title challenge is becoming harder for Chelsea to maintain.

Hürzeler left incensed by referee as Palace cruise

If Michael Oliver isn't on Oliver Glasner's Christmas card list, then the Crystal Palace manager may want to get one in the post before it's too late.

Maddison and Son on target as Spurs demolish sorry Saints

As a battle of the Premier League's two most idealistic managers, it registered as a no-contest.

Celtic eye treble after Maeda holds his nerve to settle final thriller

Six goals, 10 penalties, 11 yellow cards and the unmistakable whiff of controversy.

Skittish England collapse as O'Rourke keeps Kiwis on top

There is rarely a dull moment with this England team, although there are times when their bowlers must surely crave the odd one.

Russo keeps Arsenal's revival in full swing

As Arsenal's players lapped up the full-time applause, the sound of Wham!'s Last Christmas was ringing in the air while the travelling supporters gave their hearts to their interim head coach, Renée Slegers.

Masterful Dupont orchestrates brutal humiliation of Exeter

Another lop-sided pool game and a further reminder of life's fluctuating fortunes.

Bouchier's 'unforgettable' debut ton puts England on top in Bloemfontein

The last time a women's Test took place in South Africa was March 2002: India won the toss, inserted themselves, scored 404 for nine before declaring and went on to win the match by 10 wickets.

'A hostile spell' Collingwood praises 'special' New Zealand

England tend to push a coach out the dressing room door after a blow-out with the bat and on the second day in Hamilton, with control of the third Test having been seized by New Zealand, this dubious honour fell to Paul Collingwood.

Memento Spoty Saying goodbye to two British greats may force me to sue for severe distress

It's BBC Sports Personality of the Year tomorrow, so ask yourself: are you prepared for montage season? It's dangerous to go into these things cold. You never know which clips are going to hijack your limbic system and leave you a gulping, snot-strewn mess.

Return journey: Northumberland railway line reopens 60 years on

A previously abandoned railway line between Newcastle upon Tyne and Ashington in Northumberland has reopened, with passengers able to use the service for the first time in 60 years.

Council tax: This is a regressive and madly unfair system - its reform is long overdue

It's a fairness thing. Just the idea that somebody sitting in a two-bedroom house in Hartlepool is paying more council tax than somebody who's living in a mansion - it's just offensive.

Germany's original greens Wellness shops hold their own against new rivals

Wellness, organics and sustainability have become buzzwords in consumer marketing, but the popularisation of \"green\" lifestyles is creating challenges for the German retailers that pioneered these products.

Britain joins trans-Pacific bloc in largest trade deal since Brexit

Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact yesterday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

Canal+ listing is major boost for UK markets, says Reeves

Canal+, the international pay-TV company and owner of the studio behind the Paddington film franchise, is to make its multibillion-pound stock market debut in London today, providing a much-needed shot in the arm for the capital's stock exchange.

Voters broadly accept £40bn tax rises in budget, survey shows

Voters broadly accept that Rachel Reeves's £40bn in tax rises in the autumn budget were necessary to improve public services, despite the majority expecting to be worse off as a result, according to research.

Brazil's leader leaves hospital days after emergency brain operation

Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was discharged from hospital yesterday after emergency surgery on Tuesday to drain a haematoma in his brain.