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Clear cut to punish DeChambeau - R&A boss
The two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau at the Open is a "clear-cut decision" and Donald Trump has not called the R&A, says CEO Mark Darbon.…
White House backs Argentina players over Falklands banner in World Cup semi-final
White House Fifa taskforce chief defends Argentina footballers, saying US believes in free speechThe White House has backed Argentina’s footballers wh…
What will Keir Starmer do next?
Outgoing PM has joked about cookery classes and cutting hedges, but does the international stage beckon?As his time in Downing Street comes to an end,…
ICE, datacenters, voter suppression: key issues expected to draw thousands in US to protests
Demonstrations planned across the US this weekend will focus on three issues likely to define the midterm electionsThousands of Americans are expected…
Burnham must shift UK mood on racism, chair of Operation Black Vote says
Incoming PM must seize chance to stop race discourse deflecting from class inequalities, says David WeaverAndy Burnham has a historic opportunity to s…
Trump jokes that England turned Harry Kane into a ‘defensive player’
US President Donald Trump joked that England turned captain Harry Kane into ‘a defensive player’…
Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".…
Manila protests ‘racist’ portrayal of Filipinos in China Daily videos
The Philippines protests China Daily videos depicting Filipinos as monkeys amid South China Sea tensions.…
Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
As South Africa grapples with inequality and division, Mandela Day has taken on new political significance.…
Five football players who rose to social media stardom at the World Cup
On-pitch heroics and loveable personalities have skyrocketed the social media following of some footballers.…
In New York’s ‘Little Palestine’, fans cheer for Spain in World Cup final
Tournament has showcased unity and solidarity in Brooklyn's sizeable Arab American community, football fans say.…
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.…
Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley join rally to support Justin Pearson’s bid for a seat in CongressMore than a thousand people rallied for J…
UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return
The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.…
Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts
US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.…
Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity
Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.…
Mum was sent photo of dead baby: NHS trust's mortuary failings explained
Donna Ockenden says there were "recurring examples of failure to protect the dignity of the deceased".…
Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.…
'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.…
The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'
Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.…
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections
Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.…
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".…
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire…
How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.…
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.…
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara cleared to travel to US
Whereabouts of artist imprisoned after 2021 protests had been unknown following end of his prison term in JulyLuis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent…
Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke
Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protectionsUS Republicans are threatening to sanction C…
Star speedcubers square off at European championship
More than 1,200 speedcubers from 53 countries are descending are attending the European Speedcubing Championship.…
Herbert leads British Open golf, equals record lowest score at a Major
Australian golfer Herbert ended the second round of the British Open with a two-shot lead on eight-under.…
Tackling Messi ‘huge challenge’ for Spain in World Cup final: Merino
Spanish midfielder says he has 'huge confidence' in his abilities after his impressive performances as a substitute.…