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World order 'under threat', say heads of MI6 and CIA

The international world order is under threat in a way not seen since the Cold War, the heads of MI6 and the CIA have warned.

Sleaze allegations haunt Tory leadership contest

The question “do Tory MPs fix leadership votes with dirty tricks?” is usually on a par with “is the Pope a Catholic?” or “do bears shit in the woods?”.

Winter fuel cuts will leave 'more of elderly in hospital'

Anonymous Labour MPs admits fears over ‘brutal plan

NHS in 'unforgivable' state

PM says last government drained money from health service

Starmer announces annual summit for UK and Ireland

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK and Ireland will hold annual summits on trade and cooperation in a bid to “reset the relationship” between the two countries.

Johnson met key lobbyist while he was prime minister

Boris Johnson failed to disclose that while serving as prime minister he met a uranium lobbyist connected to a co-director at his green energy consultancy Better Earth Limited.

Trauma underpinned Blair's steep rise to political power

In a disarmingly personal interview, Sir Tony Blair discloses how his desire for political power was triggered by the early trauma of his father having a stroke and the death of his mother.

Brexit paved way for mass immigration, says Blair

Ex-PM talks borders, AI and Putin with The Independent

Draper hit by sickness in semi-final defeat to Sinner

Jack Draper was sick on court four times as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak following a straight-sets defeat to Jannik Sinner. The British number one was enjoying an incredible run in New York and had big hopes of emulating Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu by winning the title.

San Marino's competitive.cherry popped by a toe poke

It goes some way to illustrating the pain and patience that fans of San Marino have had to endure that their winning goalscorer on Thursday night wasn’t even born the last time the landlocked nation tasted international success.

Carsley's gamble leads to an audition with a difference

One of the game's brightest coaches has the chance to show he's more than a 'safe pair of hands', writes Miguel Delaney

Warring neighbours have became eternally entwined

England meet the Republic of Ireland today, reigniting a rivalry that has shades of grey between the white and green

Boeing Starliner heads back to Earth without its crew

Boeing's troubled Starliner space craft undocked from the International Space Station yesterday - without its crew - and began a high-risk return to Earth. The Starliner undocked shortly after 2300 GMT and is scheduled to touch down six hours later in White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico.

Rape and death threats for Afghan taekwondo star

Online abuse of Marzieh Hamidi for criticising the Taliban hit new levels after she denounced her country's cricket team

Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in 'China's Hawaii'

Super Typhoon Yagi landed in China’s Hainan yesterday, bringing violent gales and heavy rain that triggered widespread power outages, paralysing the tourist island province known as “China’s Hawaii”.

'I did it': suspect admits to Georgia school shooting

The suspect accused of killing four people in a mass school shooting in the US, allegedly told investigators \"I did it\" while being questioned. Colt Gray, 14, who has been charged with four felony counts of murder, made the admission while being read his Miranda rights, Barrow County sheriff, Jud Smith, told CNN.

Inside a city under fire as Russia advances in Donetsk

Residents of Kostyantynivka, perilously close to the front line, tell of the relentless shelling they are facing as Putin's merciless forces tighten their grip on the Ukrainian region

England head coach will not sing national anthem today

England manager and former Ireland player Lee Carsley says won't sing either anthem for today's match in Dublin, because that's always been his stance throughout his career.

Babies and children among 300 bodies in mass grave

Oldham discovery made by woman looking for twin brothers

Derek Boshier, pioneer of British Pop Art, dies at 87

Derek Boshier, the seminal English artist and leading figure of the British Pop Art scene, has died. He was known for his frequent collaborations with David Bowie, designing two of his album covers.

Painter's nine-year sentence longest yet of summer riots

A painter and decorator who helped fuel a fire outside a hotel housing hundreds of asylum seekers and attacked police with missiles during rioting in Rotherham has been jailed for nine years.

What exactly are Labour's plans to reform the Lords?

Legislation to abolish the remaining hereditary peers’ right to sit in the House of Lords has been tabled by the government. Fulfilling a manifesto commitment, it is the first step in a proposed more radical reform of the upper chamber of parliament, intended to place it on a democratic footing. Minister for the constitution Nick Thomas-Symonds says the proposed law is a “landmark reform to our constitution” and marks an end to voting on laws “by an accident of birth”.

Double-act disappointment doesn't dampen the Greens

Not since Ryan Gosling stole the show in Barbie has the supporting actor had such a happy break. Until a few minutes after 2pm, the Green Party was co-led as usual by Carla Denyer and Wassisname, you know, that clean-cut fella in the neat suit and specs?

Germany may utilise UK facilities for Rwanda plan

'A complete farce', says Tory leadership frontrunner Robert Jenrick as the prime minister vows to tackle smuggling gangs

Johnson gives Owen job at his green consultancy firm

The woman made Britain's youngest peer by Boris Johnson has a plum new job at an environmental consultancy chaired by the former prime minister, The Independent can reveal.

'Half-baked' plan could see UK convicts sent to Estonia

Prison officers deride scheme as jails house record numbers

German extremism holds a crucial lesson for the UK

Populist parties now pose the greatest danger to Germany and its chancellor, writes John Kampfner. Keir Starmer will need to leave his comfort zone if he is to avoid a similar fate

Draper isn't Murray but can match him at the US Open

Jack Draper and Andy Murray are both tennis players, but that’s just about where the likeness stops.

A culture war is now ripping through the heart of United

When Manchester United announced that they were sticking with Erik ten Hag in June, explanations to the media made specific mention of “the fans”.

'I opened up my options, looked at the bigger picture'

England midfielder Conor Gallagher explains to Richard Jolly why he only has ‘good things to say’ about Chelsea after he was controversially sold by his boyhood club this summer