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Why I joined march to clean up Britain's polluted rivers

The River Irk was once renowned for the clarity of its water. The name denotes fresh, clean and pure in the ancient Brittonic language, previously spoken in northern England, while the Irk is also thought to refer to the fleet-footed Roebuck deer.

How Badenoch will use Tory template of another 'outsider'

The thing to understand about Kemi Badenoch is that, for all her manifest shortcomings, she is not stupid.

Verstappen's incredible win kills off Norris's title dream

Max Verstappen dealt a fatal blow to Lando Norris’s world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.

How England squandered a golden opportunity... again

For England, it has become a familiar feeling. For the third time this year, Steve Borthwick’s side let a game slip from their grasp, squandering a golden opportunity to secure a rare win over the All Blacks as George Ford missed twice with his boot in the final minutes.

What crisis? Spurs shut out the noise to blow Villa away

A memorable second half from Tottenham Hotspur, borne out of a memorable message from Ange Postecoglou. “I keep saying to the players, if I was a racehorse, I’d have blinkers.”

Caicedo saves Chelsea as United hang on for draw

Ruud van Nistelrooy set off down the touchline in celebration, leaping as he punched the air.

Female student arrested in Iran for stripping in protest

An Iranian woman was arrested after reportedly stripping down to her undergarments to protest an alleged assault by security forces for not following strict hijab laws.

Pro-Western Moldova president wins second term

Moldova’s pro-western president Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud and intimidation.

Trump criticises 'crooked' country in rambling speech

As Harris goes for Black vote ahead of polling day tomorrow

Mud thrown at Spain's king as death toll from flood rises

Royal couple face chants of murderers’ from angry crowds

Hate crime probe as paint is thrown on London building

Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after paint was thrown on a north London business premises.

King 'open' to removing the word empire from honours

The word empire” may be dropped from British honours as part of reforms reportedly being considered by royal officials.

Big rise in young people in ketamine addiction rehab

Cost of living crisis sees users turn to more affordable drug

Queen's documentary gives voice to survivors of abuse

In her first documentary feature since ascending the throne, Queen Camilla has given survivors of domestic abuse a powerful voice during a rare glimpse of her work as a senior royal.

New BBC chair to warn on public broadcasting future

New BBC chair Dr Samir Shah is expected to say the fight is on” for the future of homegrown programming produced by the corporation as well as ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.

Starmer to give extra £75m to target people smugglers

The Border Security Command is set to see its funding doubled as Sir Keir Starmer fixes his sights on ending small boat crossings.

Labour faces legal action for cut to winter fuel payments

The UK’s biggest trade union has warned elderly people will die as a result of Labour’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, as it launched a legal challenge against the change.

'Non-recent' Salmond sexual assault claim made

Fresh allegation against late former first minister investigated

Who are the MPs likely to make Badenoch's cabinet?

One of the main reasons the Tories suffered so heavily in July was division. Divided parties do not win elections, and since Brexit Tory politics has been a soap opera, with the Conservative ranks riddled with infighting.

Badenoch criticised for rape joke from social media post

Newly elected Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has been condemned over an unearthed image that shows her making a joke about rape on her personal Facebook page.

Combativeness of new Tory leader Badenoch could be a voter turn-off, say pollsters

Kemi Badenoch has been warned she needs to “avoid the perception she would cross the road to pick a fight”, as she faces the daunting task of trying to turn the Conservative Party around from its worst general election result in history.

Worst of Brexit yet to come, warns Treasury minister

The majority of Brexit’s impact on Britain’s economy is still to be felt, a minister has warned. In a damning assessment of Britain’s departure from the European Union, Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq said 60 per cent of the impact of Brexit is yet to materialise.

A return on big spending is finally in sight for Chelsea

The Blues share similarities in transfer outlays with today's opponents but may just be a step ahead in making it work

Humdinger of a match goes to last-minute goal attempt

The great All Blacks of old this current crop may not be but, as England can attest, never doubt New Zealand’s never-say-die spirit.

Early Newcastle goal dents title race hope for Gunners

Arsenal’s longest journey of the Premier League season once again turned out be their most dispiriting.

Salah magic rescues Reds after smart Brighton start

At the ripe old age of 32, Mohamed Salah cannot give defenders a headache for 90 minutes like he used to, nor will the numbers continue to be as otherworldly as they once were.

Children face death penalty for protesting in Nigeria

After a protest against the country's record cost of living crisis, 29 children in Nigeria are facing the death penalty.

Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police as death toll from floods passes 200

The death toll after flash flooding wreaked devastation in Spain has reached 214, as the prime minister announced yesterday that 5,000 additional soldiers and 5,000 more police have been deployed to assist the rescue operation.

Boss accused of bullying judged diversity awards

A former CEO of a dating app company, who was accused of bullying staff and reducing them to tears, was drafted in to judge an industry diversity and inclusion awards.

Police pass Brand alleged sexual assault file to CPS

Police investigating claims of historical sexual assault against actor and comedian Russell Brand have asked prosecutors to consider charges.