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French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics....
McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom Eng...
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report....
Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint...
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city
Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these ...
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
Watch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195 run lead over Pakistan ...
Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us"....
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day ...
Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do the...
Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh....
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor....
Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britai...
Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity....
Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened....
One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the...
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe
Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue....
Tinder conman who claimed he was a millionaire jailed for taking £68,000 from victims
Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts....
John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June....
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK....
Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down....
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony....
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died....
Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste....
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say....
What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland....
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security....
Five in Five: Football quiz No 4
Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?...
Which supplements do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why...
How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England?
The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland....
Aguero and Shearer star in best opening-round debuts
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Premier League's greatest opening-day debuts, including Alan Shearer's Blackburn b...
'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy'
News of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers....
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict....
Russia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least five
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a children's hospital had been damaged in the overnight strikes....
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake 'feeding frenzies'....
The dangers of politicians being "too online" - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky....
Downpours to continue for UK with risk of flash flooding
The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich e...
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wick...
Prince Harry and Meghan to return to UK
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September....
Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League
Camilo Duran scores two excellent goals for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Austria's...
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