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England Women U20s squad named amid boycott threat
Manager Lydia Bedford has named her England squad for the upcoming Fifa U20s Women's World Cup amid ongoing threat of a boycott from European nations.
Ban on goods from occupied West Bank would help protect two-state solution, says Emily Thornberry – UK politics live
Head of foreign affairs select committee urges government to adopt ban amid rising settler violence, after foreign secretary rebukes Israel over construction tenderAfter Emily Thornberry’s call for the government to ban...
Supreme Court dismisses PIL petition that challenged death by hanging | Explained
The central question before the Supreme Court was whether prescribing a single method of execution, hanging, conforms to the constitutional requirement of a procedure that is just, fair and reasonable
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war
Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
'Pass on the weed': Ex-India cricketer mocks de Villiers over Kohli-Sachin take
In a recent discussion, former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh shared his thoughts on AB de Villiers' statement comparing Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. While de Villiers lauded Kohli's performance in overseas Test mat...
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 review – once more unto the mercenary breach
PC, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S; KonamiThis second collection remasters another three titles from the illustrious stealth espionage series, but their world has changed little since the original releas...
“The exams that feel like your life at 19 become funny trivia by 40,” says Ankur Warikoo, here's what students need to know
The memory of a Class 12 result can feel life-defining at 18 or 19, but its significance often changes with age. Ankur Warikoo’s reflection on his IIT attempts highlights how examination results, ranks and academic achi...
'Despite our request...': India's tit-for-tat move against Pakistan mission explained
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “There were some temporary structures in the lane where the Pakistani High Commission is, and we removed them.”
China says U.S. 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution
The United States has vowed it would "collapse" the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets
The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.
Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly: ‘It’s given me more of a focus: club football is my one job’
Former England striker on retiring from the Lionesses, being a role model, and taking on Chelsea in the WSLA year after taking up golf, Rachel Daly has already reached a handicap of 19. “I think that’s too generous, I w...
Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds
Exclusive: Of 224 branded infant foods and snacks, more than half are in breach of guidelines brought in a year agoAlmost a quarter of popular branded baby foods sold in UK supermarkets still contain excessive amounts o...
Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner
Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving.
New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan
England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.
Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.
Democrats rally behind progressive Aisha Wahab after win in California special election – US politics live
First Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to California legislature held lead throughout race over main opponent Melissa HernandezSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Guardian’s Rachel Leingang and Sam Levine...