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Pogacar seals sensational third Tour de France win

They say the hallmark of a champion is to perform when it matters most, when the pressure is highest, so what does that make Tadej Pogacar?

DINE LIKE A KING

Britain’s greatest restaurateur Jeremy King he of The Ivy and Le Caprice fame is back with three new eateries, as he tells Richard Godwin how to create the perfect dining vibe

Bangladesh axes job quotas after dozens die in protests

The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has scrapped most of the quotas for government jobs that led to mass student protests and saw more than 114 people killed in the country's worst unrest for a decade.

'Democracy and rule of law has a hard road in Moldova'

The Russian mafia once targeted Andrei Nastase for exposing corruption. Now he wants to bring his country into the EU

Israel downs Houthi missile after attacking Yemeni port

The Israeli military has said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, hours after Israeli warplanes struck several Houthi targets in the country.

Inside Trump's harem of ‘handmaidens' and the 'war on women' they represent

Donald Trump is keen to project an image that appeals to America’s female voters. Look closer and you can see a much more disturbing picture come into view

Married couple found dead in lifeboat off Canada coast

A British-Canadian couple who embarked on a \"green odyssey\" across the Atlantic have been found dead in a lifeboat after they were forced to abandon their solar-powered yacht.

Monitor children's phones, police chief warns parents

Parents should monitor their children’s phone usage until they are 18, the new police chief for child protection has said.

'Pink prosthetic breast did not match my skin tone'

Women of colour having treatment for cancer are routinely offered prostheses and wigs designed for white patients

Patients can't tell difference between doctors and PAs

Almost a quarter of people are unable to distinguish between a physician associate and a doctor, according to a new poll.

Former Tory minister to launch Letby investigation

Former cabinet minister Sir David Davis is set to spearhead a probe questioning the conviction of child-killer nurse Lucy Letby.

Dementia diagnoses surge after pandemic slowdown

The number of people in England being diagnosed with dementia is at a record high as the NHS begins to recover from a post-pandemic dip, according to figures.

Tui flight cancelled while travellers at departure gate

Europe's biggest travel firm, Tui, is cancelling more peak-season package holidays as it struggles to recover from the CrowdStrike chaos.

Ireland to play pivotal role in post-Brexit EU-UK reset

Ireland is set to play a pivotal role in Keir Starmer's plan for a crucial reset in relations with the European Union.

Brown backs ‘multibank' to help combat child poverty

London’s first multibank distributing baby products, toiletries and other items as well as food will be officially launched this week, amid concerns about rising child poverty across the capital.

Starmer to tackle 'broken' training with Skills England

In a speech today, Sir Keir Starmer will launch a new body to deal with Britain’s fragmented and broken” skills training system.

How will the chancellor fund public sector pay rises?

Rachel Reeves is facing one of the first major challenges of her time as chancellor, with a decision due within days on public sector pay rises.

Reeves signals 5.5% pay rise for public sector workers

Rachel Reeves has hinted at inflation-busting pay rises for public sector workers, highlighting the cost of industrial action from \"not settling\".

MP says 'junk science' of lie detector tests used on sex offenders is risk to victims

The number of lie detector tests being used on sex offenders in England and Wales has almost tripled in the last three years, leading to fears that victims’ safety is being put at risk.

From awkward gaffes to that doomed debate: how it all went wrong for Potus

President Joe Biden has called off his re-election bid after many weeks of nail-biting speculation about the 81-year-old's fitness for office, with myriad prominent Democrats - including movie stars like George Clooney and trusted political allies like Rep Adam Schiff – pushing for him to drop out of the race against challenger Donald Trump in favour of a younger candidate.

Unburdened Harris now free to run own campaign

Kamala Harris, unburdened by what has been, can finally see what can be.

Political career marked by both tragedy and success

Joe Biden spent half a century in front-line politics, but in the end his experience weighed him down

President withdraws from race as he endorses Harris

President Joe Biden abandoned his floundering re-election bid yesterday under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed vice-president Kamala Harris to replace him as the party’s candidate to face Donald Trump in the 5 November election.

Qualifier Brown one shot off lead in thrilling Open

The major championship debutant shot 73 to remain hot on the heels of leader Billy Horschel at rain-lashed Royal Troon

Duckett and Brook snatch initiative back for England

Ben Duckett set the agenda for England as he and Harry Brook helped turn a frustrating third morning at Trent Bridge into a 207-run lead in the second Test.

At least 11 dead in China after road bridge collapses

Thirty feared missing as structure falls during heavy rain

Democrats divided on how to replace Biden if he quits

Nancy Pelosi wants open convention to nominate new ticket

Protests expected at Fringe show on Rowling trans row

The producers of a controversial Edinburgh Festival Fringe play about JK Rowling's trans views are preparing for protests ahead of the show opening next month.

Ray Reardon, world snooker champion, dies aged 91

Ray Reardon, the six-time world snooker champion who was affectionately nicknamed Dracula for his widow's peak hairline and prominent teeth, has died at the age of 91 from cancer, his wife Carol confirmed.

Highs of 27C forecast as schools out for summer

Soaring temperatures are set to hit the UK next week with the weather likely to improve for the start of the school summer holidays, the Met Office said.