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Team GB's triumph goes far beyond the medal table tally

In terms of weather, they've had the worst summer in nearly 140 years here in Paris, which is perhaps why Britain's Paralympians felt so at home.

VENETIAN CLASS

Venice festivalgoers were treated to a first look at the actors and films in contention for Oscars, writes Geoffrey Macnab

THREE'S COMPANY

Oliver Keens didn't set out to have threesomes this summer - from heterosexual couples 'seeking a third' to sex-positive 'MMF friendly' individuals, the opportunities found him...

How William can live up to his father's wish for him to champion the marginalised

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of Elizabeth II's death and the King's accession to the throne. In his first televised address to the nation as Charles III, he thanked his “darling Mama” for her love and devotion, quoted Shakespeare – “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest” – and assumed her mantle of a lifelong commitment to public service.

Namibia to slaughter over 700 wild animals for meat

Plans by the Namibian government to kill 83 elephants and 640 other wild animals to feed the meat to people have sparked a fierce international row. The British high commissioner to the country is among those backing the idea but ecologists are warning of a colossal disaster” for Africa’s wildlife.

Man accused of filming rape on Indian street is arrested

Police in India arrested a man who allegedly filmed and shared a video of the rape of a woman on a street in a case that has sparked a public outcry.

Pope hosts mass in remote Papua New Guinea town

Pontiff calls for end to tribal violence in nearby communities

'Our piers are all living on a knife edge - support them'

Wendy Maylam’s mission is to visit every UK pleasure pier

King marks mother's death at Balmoral church service

King Charles paid tribute to his beloved mother as he attended a commemorative church service in Balmoral on the second anniversary of the late Queen's death. Charles and Queen Camilla joined the congregation at Crathie Kirk yesterday for a \"poignant\" service for Queen Elizabeth II, who died peacefully at Balmoral at the age of 96 on 8 September 2022.

Hundreds of cases reviewed by Great Ormond Street

Great Ormond Street Hospital has begun an urgent review into hundreds of cases of children seen by one of its former consultant orthopaedic surgeons after concerns were raised about his practice, according to reports.

BA passengers hit by third day of flight cancellations

British Airways has cancelled dozens of flights to and from its main base at London Heathrow for a third day in a row.

Can the Green Party hold together its 2024 coalition?

While the general election headlines were dominated by Sir Keir Starmer's landslide and Rishi Sunak leading the Conservative Party to its worst defeat in history, the Green Party was quietly making history as well.

Labour to condemn Tory legacy at party conference

Labour will use its upcoming annual conference to condemn the legacy of 14 years of Conservative rule. Senior figures including chancellor Rachel Reeves are expected to criticise the Tory party's record on managing the country during its time in power.

Kinnock thought Black MPs were 'an embarrassment', claims Abbott in memoir

Diane Abbott has claimed former Labour leader Neil Kinnock viewed his Black MPs as \"an embarrassment\".

US understands decision on Israeli arms sales, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the US backed Britain's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel, after reports the move had angered Britain's closest ally.

Starmer prepared to be 'unpopular' amid backlash over winter fuel payment

Sir Keir Starmer has said that he will \"have to be unpopular\" to restore the public finances from the dire inheritance left by the Conservatives.

Waiting times need to fall by millions, says Streeting

Health secretary hints at using private sector to help NHS

Cancer patients face scan delays due to lab closures, lack of funds and shortages

Patients are at risk as thousands of radiology scans are being held up by a shortage of chemicals used to track conditions such as prostate and bone cancers due to a slowdown of imports, lack of funds and closure of critical labs.

Hull discovers the highs and lows of Test matches

England 325, Sri Lanka 211-5, visitors are 114 runs behind

Ron Yeats, Anfield legend and 'colossus', dies at 86

Ron Yeats, the defensive “colossus” who captained Liverpool when they emerged as an English football powerhouse in the 1960s, has died at the age of 86.

Winning start for Carsley as Rice and Grealish deliver

After all the focus on the soundtrack, Lee Carsley’s first game as England manager was certainly loaded with narrative.

Thousands take to streets over Barnier appointment

French left says move by Emmanuel Macron a 'power grab'

Calls for probe into killing of US-Turkish volunteer

Israeli forces shot dead Aysenur Ezgi Eygi in West Bank

Iran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia, says US

The United States has informed allies that it believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine.

Poking the bear: Ukraine's attack on Russia could sink

The daring invasion of Kursk began as an unlikely triumph but keeping a firm grip on occupied land is much tougher

The headless body murder haunting police 50 years on

In 1974, the body of an unidentified woman was found on farmland in Norfolk. Despite efforts to solve the case, the killer was never found. Barney Davis hears the theories

National Trust may go half vegan for net zero boost

The National Trust is considering making half of its cafe food vegan as part of a commitment to achieving net zero emissions.

McKellen took knighthood through lack of 'principle'

Sir Ian McKellen has explained why he accepted a knighthood after considering turning down the offer.

Mass BA flight cancellations hit thousands of passengers

An estimated 25,000 passengers have had their travel plans wrecked by mass flight cancellations on British Airways.

Greens co-leader condemns M25 protesters' sentences

Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay has condemned the jail sentences of up to five years handed to Just Stop Oil protesters who caused gridlock on the M25.