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Switch Six Nations fixture to USA grow game – World Rugby
World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game statesid…
Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools
Bronwen James, 30, from Chippenham in Wiltshire, previously admitted abusing two teenage girls.…
MPs on both sides urge Commons not to take ‘extraordinary risk’ of forcing through assisted dying bill
Joint appeal issued by Labour MPs Gareth Snell, who voted for the bill, and Meg Hillier, who voted againstMPs who voted for and against assisted dying…
Malta warned of corruption crisis after Daphne Caruana Galizia verdict sends ‘chill down the spine’
Labour peer tells Council of Europe inquiry failure to implement legal protections still putting journalists at riskEurope live – latest updatesMalta …
OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member
US government adviser Paul Christiano warns of risks to AI industry as he joins OpenAI’s non-profit foundationOpenAI is not on track to reduce risks o…
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts
Protests turn violent in The Gambia over rolling blackouts…
Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending.…
Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms – US politics live
Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s pro…
Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role
Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng's leadership role.…
Trump makes highly unusual promise of $5,000 for all if Republicans win midterms | First Thing
Speaking in Dallas, the president raised ethical concerns with an apparent $1tn offer to the electorate. Plus the US citizens who are finding moving t…
Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.…
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.…
'Significant casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.…
Group entered hotel where Pakistani cricketers mistaken for migrants were staying
Protesters congregated at a Portsmouth hotel after false rumours that a coach of migrants had arrived.…
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.…
Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king
King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.…
Why we should expect another Solheim Cup thriller
With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's cont…
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is…
After Trump promised to pay $5,000 if Republicans win, here's what to expect Thursday
President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, setting hig…
A year after Charlie Kirk was killed, young conservatives navigate a divided movement
The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. One year later, the movement is wrestling with questions about its futu…
Hospitality industry fears jobs at risk from plan to give mayors powers to impose ‘tourist tax’
The sector is concerned by reports that there won’t be a cap on the levy that can be imposed by mayorsGood morning. Last year Andy Burnham, who was th…
Tourists in England face nightly levy on hotel and Airbnb stays under new plans
Labelled a tourist tax, proposals would give mayors power to decide how revenue raised should be investedHolidaymakers will face a nightly levy on hot…
Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener
Defending champions the Seattle Seahawks come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 13-10 in the opening game of the NFL season.…
RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted online
Volunteers were targeted online after it assisted in the rescue of people crossing the Channel on Sunday.…
Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.…
Primark to offer home delivery as it prepares to split from owner ABF
Clothing chain says trading in Europe ‘challenging’ but customers are responding well to its price-cutting campaignPrimark will offer home delivery in…
Primark takes further step into online shopping with home deliveries
The retailer launches the service four years after making its first foray into internet shopping.…
Why is there an NFL game in Australia?
The NFL has so far played regular-season games in seven international countries but this week's trip to Australia represents a new frontier for the US…
Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.…
‘Fundamentally unfair’: Burnham must overhaul migration reforms, says TUC general secretary
Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentimentAndy Burnham must overhaul Shabana Mahmoo…