A new side to 'incredible' Littler? 'Record breaking isn't going to stop!'
Luke Littler made more darting history with Betfred World Matchplay victory, completing the Triple Crown and reaching new heights in another record-breaking display.
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Zero-hours contracts: peers accused of ‘trying to block stronger UK workers’ rights’
Lords ‘doing bidding of bad bosses’, says TUC, amid growing campaign by business leaders to water down Labour’s plansConservative and Liberal Democrat peers have been accused of trying to block str...
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Fine margins: How Norris lost out to Piastri in Belgium
Oscar Piastri's victory in the Belgian Grand Prix underlines the fine margins that will likely decide the world championship battle with his team-mate Lando Norris.
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Israeli strikes kill 63 in Gaza despite ‘pauses’, as hunger crisis deepens
Israel attacks 'safe zones' in Gaza as six more Palestinians, including two children, die from malnutrition.
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News Organizations Urge Israel to Let Reporters and Aid Into Gaza
Colleagues attending the funeral of Mohammed Abu Hatab, a Palestinian journalist who was killed in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, in 2023.
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US and EU agree on 15 percent tariffs to avert trade war
US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade.
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Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo
The remains of a vehicle burned during an attack in Komanda, in the eastern Ituri Province of Congo, on Sunday.
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'Thank you... I'm grateful' | Kelly hits back at critics after starring in Euros final
England penalty hero Chloe Kelly hits back at critics after starring in Euro 2025 final against Spain.
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Record-breaking Littler fights back to beat Wade and win maiden Matchplay
Luke Littler claimed his maiden Betfred World Matchplay final and completed the ‘Triple Crown’ with a 18-13 victory over James Wade in Blackpool.
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Carter 'super scared' to play final but grateful for support
Jess Carter insists the support of the England fans, her team-mates and her family helped her play a key role in England's Euro 2025 success after admitting she was "super scared" to play in the fi...
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Monday Briefing: Ukraine’s Other War
Also, a U.S.-E.U. trade deal.
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Littler beats Wade in superb World Matchplay final
Luke Littler becomes the fifth player to complete darts' Triple Crown by beating James Wade 18-13 in the World Matchplay final in Blackpool.
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How Chloe Kelly changed the Euro 2025 final for England
BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Nedum Onuoha analyse the impact Chloe Kelly made for England in the Euro 2025 final against Spain.
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R.S.F. Coalition Names Leaders of Sudan’s Parallel Government
General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, the commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, attending a meeting in Khartoum in 2022. The Sudan Founding Alliance said General Hamdan would head a 15-pe...
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No Pant but Bumrah a maybe as India gear up for final Test
Star seamer Jasprit Bumrah could play for India in the crucial final Test against England at The Kia Oval but wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will definitely miss out through injury.
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Syria to hold first parliamentary elections since al-Assad’s fall
Vote will take place September 15-20 in the first election since President Ahmed al-Sharaa took power.
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Kelly the Euros hero AGAIN as England beat Spain in final!
Chloe Kelly was England's Euros hero again as her winning penalty in a dramatic shoot-out saw the Lionesses defend their title, beating Spain 3-1 on spot-kicks in the Euro 2025 final after a 1-1 dr...
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‘Wizard of Oz’ blown up by AI for giant Sphere screen
The massive Las Vegas venue known as Sphere will be screening its first classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” starting on August 28. And as detailed in a segment on CBS Sunday Morning, this isn’t just...
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Facing persistent scrutiny over Epstein, the Trump administration rehashes 2016 probe
President Trump traveled to Scotland to talk trade with the EU and play golf. But as soon as he landed he was asked about Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.The pressure on the Trump admin...
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Keir Starmer to recall cabinet for emergency meeting on Gaza crisis
Prime minister expected to press Donald Trump to take tougher stance towards Israel when they meet in ScotlandKeir Starmer will recall his cabinet from their summer break for an emergency meeting o...
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England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025
Watch highlights as England retain the European Championship after beating Spain 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final of Euro 2025.
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Sherrock calls for expanded Women's World Matchplay tournament
Fallon Sherrock has called for an expanded Women's World Matchplay tournament at Winter Gardens in Blackpool with more players and a longer format.
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Wallace takes Brickyard; 1st Black winner at Indy
Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging...
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Several reported killed in German train derailment
German media report deaths and injuries in crash near Stuttgart, south-west Germany.
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Gunfight in Baghdad kills one as paramilitary group storms ministry
Iraqi police clashed with Popular Mobilisation Forces in Baghdad after they stormed an Agriculture Ministry building.
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Gill unsure if Bumrah will play final Test
India captain Shubman Gill remains tight-lipped on the availability of star bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the fifth and final Test.
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Jadeja makes England regret early drop with brilliant century
Ravindra Jadeja makes England regret an early drop as the Indian batsman goes on to score a brilliant century to help save the Test at Old Trafford.
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Van Aert wins final stage as Pogacar seals Tour title
Wout van Aert denies Tadej Pogacar a prestigious win on the final stage of this year's Tour de France as the Slovenian secures his fourth Tour title.
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The Guardian view on talking in class: the writers speaking up for oracy education are right | Editorial
Verbal communication has always been crucial. But today more than ever, young people must be equipped for jobs that can’t be done by machinesTwo years ago, Sir Keir Starmer enthused about teaching...
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GB's Pidcock wins European mountain bike gold
Double Olympic champion Tom Pidcock produces a dominant display to win the men's mountain bike cross-country gold at the European Championships in Melgaco, Portugal.
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Russo equalises for England in final
Alessia Russo equalises for England against Spain with a header from Chloe Kelly's cross in the Euro 2025 final.
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Starmer faces difficult task persuading Trump to take different path on Gaza
PM will be hoping to convince Trump to push Netanyahu to revive peace talks when UK and US leaders meet on MondayMoments after Air Force One touched down at Prestwick on Friday, for a trip in which...
theguardian.com
Thailand-Cambodia Fighting Forces Thousands to Flee
An evacuation site in Surin Province, Thailand, on Sunday. The conflict began on Thursday with an eruption of violence near an ancient temple claimed by both Thailand and Cambodia.
nytimes.com
Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69
Ziad Rahbani performing at a concert entitled “For Gaza” in the southern Lebanese port-city of Sidon in 2014.
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Countries denounce Israel but keep trading with it
Twenty-eight countries sign statement calling for end to Israel's war on Gaza but won't move to stop bilateral trade.
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Countries denounce Israel but keep trading with it
Twenty-eight countries sign statement calling for end to Israel's war on Gaza but won't move to stop bilateral trade.
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Joan Anderson, Unsung Heroine of Hula Hoop History, Dies at 101
Because of a deal made on a handshake in a parking lot, she was long left out of a famous toy’s story. When she was 94, a documentary changed that.
nytimes.com
Wes Streeting ‘thought he had struck deal to halt strike by doctors’
BMA chiefs overruled their negotiators because pay demands were not met, sources sayWes Streeting thought he had struck a deal with resident doctors to stop a five-day strike in England, only for t...
theguardian.com
Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97
A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often maddeningly cheerful.
nytimes.com
Ashton stuns Sherrock to snatch Women's World Matchplay in final-leg epic
Lisa Ashton claimed a shock victory the Betfred Women’s World Matchplay after surviving 11 match darts to defeat Fallon Sherrock in a final-leg thriller in Blackpool.
skysports.com
Hundreds of DfT civil servants to be moved to state-owned rail operator
Department says no redundancies as a result but sources believe jobs will go in push to cut posts and overhaul railwaysHundreds of civil servants are being transferred from the Department for Trans...
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Reports: Liberty's Stewart avoids major leg injury
Liberty star Breanna Stewart underwent an MRI that revealed she avoided a significant injury to her right leg, according to reports.
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Rate England and Spain players in Euro 2025 final
The Euro 2025 final between England and Spain is under way. Rate the players out of 10 here.
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Kerry dash Donegal's dream in All-Ireland final
Kerry win the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for the 39th time with a 1-26 to 0-19 victory over Donegal in Sunday's final at Croke Park, crushing the Ulster champions' dream of a first ti...
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Piastri stretches title lead over Norris with win in wet-dry Belgian GP
Oscar Piastri increased his world championship lead over Lando Norris after overtaking his team-mate and then withstanding late pressure from his title rival to win a wet-dry Belgian Grand Prix.
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Stakes too high at Spa to risk safety on wet-weather excitement
A wet race might have been an instant classic, but it also could have ended in disaster.
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Ashton beats Sherrock to win Women's World Matchplay
Lisa Ashton wins the Women's World Matchplay in remarkable fashion, after Fallon Sherrock misses 11 darts for the title in a pulsating final.
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'He's making MOVES!' | Hamilton CHARGES up field at Belgian GP!
Lewis Hamilton makes a brilliant start to the Belgian Grand Prix, charging multiple places up the leaderboard.
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'Never seen an ending like it!' | Sherrock reaches final after dramatic last-leg decider
Fallon Sherrock beat Noa-Lynn van Leuven in the semi-final of the Women's World Matchplay in dramatic fashion.
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'We're not deluded': Howe addresses need for signings amid Isak saga
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe ruled out the possibility of Alexander Isak playing any part in his side's Asia tour and admits the club urgently needs new players.
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Watch BBC's Euro 2025 final opening England montage
Take a journey through England's Euro 2025 tournament with the help of Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem and her track, Focus is Power.
bbc.com
Raymond Saunders, Painter Who Rejected Racial Pigeonholes, Dies at 90
The artist Raymond Saunders in the 1970s. He prided himself on his independence from movements.
nytimes.com
DOGE has built an AI tool to slash federal regulations
The Department of Government Efficiency has presented plans to use a new AI tool to eliminate half of the federal government’s regulatory mandates by the first anniversary of President Donald Trump...
techcrunch.com
LIV Golf League: Niemann continues stellar season with UK victory
Joaquin Niemann continued his stellar season with a commanding wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf UK by JCB, marking his fifth win of the 2025 season and seventh LIV Golf win overall, both LIV Golf r...
skysports.com
William J. Rutter, Biotech Pioneer of Gene-Based Medicine, Dies at 97
William J. Rutter in 2007. He was chairman of the board of Chiron, which specialized in recombinant DNA technology, also known as gene splicing.
nytimes.com
Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar
A wildfire on Kythira, a Greek island popular with tourists, on Saturday.
nytimes.com
Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid ship Handala in international waters
Israeli soldiers have raided the Freedom Flotilla ship, Handala, carrying aid for Gaza in international waters.
aljazeera.com
The Legend of Rooney’s Ring review – mythical Wayne and Coleen bust-up becomes mythically silly panto
Royal Court, LiverpoolMotherland writer Helen Serafinowicz transforms a dubious account about the footballer and his then girlfriend into a storybook tale of broad-stroke comedySometimes fake news...
theguardian.com
Sources: Bolts reach record deal with LT Slater
The Chargers and Rashawn Slater reached agreement on a four-year, $114 million contract extension that includes a record $92 million guaranteed that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in...
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McIntosh wins first gold in bid for historic five at Worlds
Canada's Summer McIntosh takes gold in the women's 400m freestyle event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore as American Katie Ledecky finishes with the bronze.
bbc.com
Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch
Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay.
bbc.com
Sabina Tanovic: How architecture shapes memory and justice
From Sarajevo to Srebrenica and Gaza, memorial architect Sabina Tanovic on how we remember war and why it matters.
aljazeera.com
Readers reply: Are there too many pets?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsAre there too many pets?...
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At least 38 killed in church attack in eastern DR Congo
The assault in Komanda city is believed to have been carried out by ADF rebels, wielding guns and machetes.
aljazeera.com
Kenya celebrates International Cowboy Day – in pictures
Hundreds have attended what has been billed as the first International Cowboy Day celebration in Africa. The event in Nairobi was headlined by the Kenyan country star Sir Elvis. Country music has a...
theguardian.com
Woad wins Women's Scottish Open in pro debut
Two weeks ago, Lottie Woad was the world's No. 1 amateur. On Sunday, the 21-year-old Englishwoman became an LPGA Tour champion in her professional debut.
espn.com
Firefighters battle to contain Greek wildfires
Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds
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Women's World Matchplay LIVE: Greaves or Sherrock? Have your say!
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Taylor: All I had was a dream of becoming a world champion
There was no sense of an ending. For Josh Taylor all at once it was over.
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TCL QM8K Review: The Best Mid-Tier TV
It doesn’t matter what you’re watching or where, this new mini LED TCL pushes the boundaries of budget beauty.
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Keir Starmer will urge Trump to resume US role in Gaza ceasefire talks
PM said to be horrified by the crisis and hopes to convince US president to help end the ‘unspeakable suffering’Keir Starmer will personally press Donald Trump to resume ceasefire talks between Isr...
theguardian.com
Zayas, 22, becomes youngest active world champion
Puerto Rico's Xander Zayas becomes boxing's youngest active world champion by beating Mexico's Jorge Garcia Perez to win the vacant WBO light-middleweight title.
bbc.com
Two friends, one war and the RSF’s reign of terror in Khartoum
The story of two friends, taken in RSF dragnets, and what they saw inside the detention centres.
aljazeera.com
‘How can I find meaning from the ruins of my life?’: the little magazine with a life-changing impact
After struggles with mental health and addiction, Max Wallis launched a poetry magazine – and it has transformed his lifeOne morning in February last year, I received an urgent call from the&n...
theguardian.com
On a roll: Who Gives a Crap toilet paper co-founder aims for ‘world domination’
Simon Griffiths on how the ethical Australian brand hopes to grow further after getting into the UK’s TescoIt has been ubiquitous in middle class British bathrooms since a flush of growth during th...
theguardian.com
The stars come out for the Lionesses ahed of Euro 2025 final
Watch stars from sport, stage, screen and radio send their messages of support to England, as the Lionesses look to beat Spain and secure back-to-back European Championships
bbc.com
Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth | Richard Partington
Financial crisis of 2008 should not be forgotten as reinflation of banking industry could hurt other priority sectors“There was a period of remorse and apology for banks and I think that period nee...
theguardian.com
Trump’s ceasefire push fails to stop Thailand-Cambodia border clashes
Artillery fire erupts along disputed frontier as each side blames the other for the escalation amid US call for truce.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool among clubs eyeing young striker Idrissa Gueye
Liverpool are among a host of clubs who have enquired about young Senegal striker Idrissa Gueye. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
espn.com
What makes Wiegman so successful?
Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?
bbc.com
Germany’s Far-Right Party May Be Banned. Its Voters Fear Being Left Voiceless.
Supporters of the Alternative for Germany party setting up for a campaign event in Pirna, Germany, in 2023.
nytimes.com
‘There’s New Orleans before and after’: revisiting Hurricane Katrina in a new docuseries
With the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching, a powerful five-part docuseries, produced by Ryan Coogler, takes a look back at the many lives affectedEarlier this year, NFL fans from a...
theguardian.com
‘I spent a month sleeping in a cupboard’: comedians on the true cost of the Fringe
Performing at these festivals can be ruinously expensive – but can you at least attend one for free? Our writer ditches his wallet to find out, and meets the comedians doing their best on an ever-t...
theguardian.com
BBC and ITV secure 2027 World Cup rights
The BBC and ITV secure the broadcasting rights to the 2027 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.
bbc.com
Week in Pictures: From Gaza starvation deaths to Thailand-Cambodia clashes
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Man United target Donnarumma moves closer to PSG exit
Man City and Man United are ready to move for Donnarumma as PSG have identified his replacement. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
espn.com
Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president
Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.
bbc.com
'Everybody just died laughing': Teammates, opponents on what makes Ichiro a Hall of Fame icon
As a Mariners icon gets his Cooperstown call, teammates and opponents share what makes him 100% Hall of Fame worthy.
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Introducing the Class of 2025: Why Ichiro, Sabathia and Wagner are Hall of Famers
It's induction weekend in Cooperstown. Here's what makes the Hall's newest members so great.
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What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham
Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.
bbc.com
'Second best leg of darts EVER!' - Littler and Rock rival Smith and MVG classic
A comparison between Luke Littler's perfect leg and the vintage nine darter made my Michael Smith in the 2023 World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave
Greek crews fight wildfires in 45C heatwave as strong winds fan the flames and force evacuations.
aljazeera.com
Record attendances and carnival atmosphere - Euro 2025 a hit for hosts
After 25 days of football-filled drama, BBC Sport looks at how Euro 2025 has gone down off the pitch in Switzerland.
bbc.com
Shields dominates Daniels to defend undisputed heavyweight title
Claressa Shields retained her undisputed heavyweight world championship with a unanimous decision win over Lani Daniels in Detroit.
skysports.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,249
Here are the key events on day 1,249 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
McLaurin at camp, on PUP list with ankle injury
Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin arrived at training camp Sunday without a new deal and was placed on the physically unable to perform list with an ankle injury.
espn.com
Raducanu loses Washington Open semi-final to Kalinskaya
Emma Raducanu was bundled out of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington in the semi-finals after losing 6-4 6-3 to Anna Kalinskaya.
skysports.com
Dance Poles and Leopard-Print Walls: Love Motels Ready Rooms for Climate Summit
A heart-shaped Jacuzzi in one of the luxury suites in the Secreto, a love motel in Belém, Brazil. The motels typically charge by the hour for people who want to use the rooms for romantic assignati...
nytimes.com
Call it the Kemi Badenoch conundrum: it’s why the Tories are going nowhere fast | Henry Hill
In her attempt to be all things to all people, the leader set off without a policy path. Now she has a party that can’t agree which way to goKemi Badenoch’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet this wee...
theguardian.com
Littler chasing 'special' Matchplay title against Wade after nine-dart magic
Luke Littler is targeting more darting history and a maiden Betfred World Matchplay title after a stunning nine-darter helped him book a final against James Wade in Blackpool.
skysports.com
Blue gold: how a Ghana mine’s troubles hit workers and UK politicians – and could cost British taxpayers
Exclusive: London-based firm with heavyweight backing received £3.3m loan from Treasury fund for start-upsIn late 2020, amid the economic maelstrom unleashed by Covid-19, there were few better plac...
theguardian.com
Raducanu misses out on Washington Open final
Britain's Emma Raducanu suffers a 6-4 6-3 loss to Russia's Anna Kalinskaya in the semi-finals of the Washington Open.
bbc.com
New ball could be difference for England - Tufnell
Ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell believes the introduction of the new ball 17 overs into the morning session could give England the breakthrough they need on day five of the fourth Test against India.
bbc.com
TV tonight: the astonishing mobile phone network for gangs
A documentary shows what happened when authorities hacked Enrochat’s dark web. Plus: Jacob Elordi’s atmospheric war epic. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...
theguardian.com
What makes Wiegman so successful?
Sarina Wiegman will manage England in her fifth major tournament final - so what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?
bbc.com
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time review – a gripping, epic look at the New Orleans tragedy 20 years on
This powerful documentary is a devastatingly precise illustration of systemic failure, political impotence and media distortion. Even two decades later it feels relevantWhat makes a disaster into a...
theguardian.com
Highlights: Raducanu overpowered by Kalinskaya in Washington semis
Highlights of the semi-final match between Emma Raducanu and Anna Kalinskaya at the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
skysports.com
The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy
Ghulam Mohammed Zaz fears for the future of the hand-made santoor as there are no takers for the dying artform.
bbc.com
Zayas, 22, becomes youngest current world champ
On Saturday night in New York City, Xander Zayas, 22, became the youngest current world champion by capturing the vacant WBO junior middleweight title with a slick, dominant decision win over Jorge...
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Rare water world: Australia’s Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre from the air – in pictures
The vast salt lake in the South Australian outback is dry for most of its life, having only filled to capacity three times in the past 160 years. So when water does arrive, this enormous landscap...