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Islamist rebels seize strategic city of Hama from Syrian regime forces

Islamist insurgents have seized the Syrian city of Hama, a vital location on the road to Damascus, marking the latest challenge to Bashar al-Assad's control of the country.

McGregor ordered to pay Nikhita Hand's €1.5m costs in civil rape case

Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the entire legal costs, estimated at €1.5m, in relation to a civil rape case brought by a woman in Dublin, a judge has ruled.

Woman who grabbed soldier's gun says: 'I just needed to stop them'

A South Korean party spokesperson seen grappling with a rifle-wielding soldier has insisted that she was not especially brave, after a viral video made her a symbol of defiance against martial law.

South Korean president investigated for insurrection over martial law

South Korea's ruling party says it will block a move by the opposition to impeach the beleaguered president, Yoon Suk Yeol, as police said they were investigating Yoon for alleged insurrection over his botched attempt to impose martial law.

Wallace ghostwriter makes new claims of sexual harassment

The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace's 2012 autobiography has claimed he sexually harassed her when she was working on the book.

Lung cancer 'could be detected by urine test'

Scientists have created a world-first urine test that could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.

Sake: Japan's 'divine gift' granted special status by Unesco

Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It is brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the country's pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts.

Mother of last British hostage in Gaza appeals to UK government

The mother of the last remaining British hostage in Gaza has said she wants \"solutions, not sympathy\" as she appealed to the government to help keep her daughter alive.

Ghey's killer fails in bid to have sentence reduced

One of the two teenagers convicted of murdering 16-year-old Brianna Ghey has failed in his bid to reduce the length of his sentence after claiming a judge failed to take into account his \"immaturity\".

Weather warning as Storm Darragh hammers UK with 80mph gusts

An amber warning for wind has been issued for large parts of the UK, with power cuts and flying debris possible amid the arrival of the fourth named storm of the season.

Muhammad is favourite UK boys' name for first time

Muhammad has become the UK's most popular baby name for boys for the first time, new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

Women's prize for playwriting returns with record £20,000 award

A prize celebrating female playwrights has announced its return with its largest prize fund yet, aiming to redress the imbalance in the number of plays by women produced on major stages in the UK and Ireland.

The rise and rise of Rooney - that's Coleen, not Wayne

How Coleen Rooney rode a wave of popularity from the 'Wagatha Christie' trial to bush tucker trials

England and Wales prison population set to exceed 100,000 by 2029

The prison population could top 100,000 within five years in England and Wales, official estimates show.

Can six targets turn the tide? What Keir Starmer said - and what it all means

Sir Keir Starmer's speech on Thursday mentioned the word \"milestone\" eight times and \"missions\" 13 times.

Macron to stay on as he prepares to appoint fourth prime minister of the year

Defiant president says he will remain in power until 2027, amid political turmoil following collapse of government

Parents who work from home may be behind rise in school absences

Parents who have been working from home since the pandemic are keeping their children off school with them, the chief inspector of Ofsted has suggested.

YMCA song has never been gay, says Village People's lyricist and singer

If you thought that YMCA by Village People was a gay anthem, think again.

Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words

At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris's nieces explained how to pronounce Harris's name.

Revealed: bias found in AI system used to detect UK benefits fraud

An artificial intelligence system used by the UK government to detect welfare fraud is showing bias according to people's age, disability, marital status and nationality, the Guardian can reveal.

Starmer accuses Whitehall of being comfortable with failure

Keir Starmer accused Whitehall of becoming comfortable with failure as he challenged civil servants to hit a series of policy targets and deliver on 150 \"major infrastructure projects\".

NHS facing a 'quad-demic' of emergencies as winter bites

The NHS is facing a \"quad-demic\" of health emergencies as it heads into winter, with hospitals \"busier than ever\" for this time of year, the health service's most senior doctor has said.

UK Interest Rates To Fall More Slowly Than Expected After Budget, Claims Report

UK interest rates will fall by less than expected over the next two years after Rachel Reeves revealed significant spending and borrowing plans in the budget, according to an influential report.

Russia Blamed For 100 Hybrid Attacks In Europe

A senior European diplomat said that up to 100 "suspicious incidents" in Europe this year could be attributed to Russia, as western officials grapple with how to respond to suspected Russian sabotage attempts.

Outrage In Seoul 'How Could A President Act Against The Will Of His People?'

The mood outside South Korea's parliament was a mix of anger and bewilderment on Wednesday afternoon, hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking, albeit thwarted, declaration of martial law.

Gaza War Amounts To Genocide, Report Finds

A report from Amnesty International alleges that Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip constitutes the crime of genocide under international law, the first such determination by a major human rights organisation in the 14-month-old conflict.

Free to air TV deal to broadcast Chelsea and City's Club World Cup

The streaming platform DAZN has agreed a worldwide deal to broadcast Fifa's controversial Club World Cup free to air.

Disappointment as United snub rainbow jackets

Rainbow Devils fans' group regrets actions of one player led to scheme being scrapped

Lopetegui future in doubt with decision likely by weekend

West Ham board considering if beleaguered manager will be in charge for Wolves match

Postecoglou: Spurs must boost attack in transfer window

'There's no doubt we need some bolstering in that front third'