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‘Physical threat’ from Iran has ‘increased significantly’, watchdog finds
Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee described the threat from Iran as ‘persistent’ and ‘unpredictable’.
EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives confidence vote
The motion contained a mix of allegations against Ms von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the boss of ...
MPs sound alarm over reports Shein is pushing UK listing rules to be relaxed
The Business and Trade Committee said it would be ‘deeply concerned’ by changes to the disclosure rules to pave the way for Shein to list in ...
Police Scotland to seek Government help with ‘considerable’ costs of Trump visit
The cost of policing a potential visit by US President Donald Trump will be “considerable”, a senior Police Scotland officer has said as the force looks to secure extra funding. It emerged on ...
Sabalenka gives water to Wimbledon spectators amid sweltering conditions
Tennis world number one Aryna Sabalenka handed water to spectators on Centre Court who required assistance amid sweltering sunny conditions at Wimbledon. During the first set of her semi-final against ...
Zavateri strikes the right note in July Stakes success
Eve Johnson Houghton was brimming with delight after Zavateri maintained his unbeaten record in the Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes at Newmarket. Sent off the 18-1 outsider of six, Charlie Bishop was ...
England’s Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship after collapsing
Charley Hull has withdrawn from the Evian Championship after collapsing during her first round. The Englishwoman twice fell to the ground at the tee box of the fourth hole and was taken off the course ...
Skupski backing British doubles stars to secure Wimbledon success
Sixth seeds Skupski and Salisbury, a six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, beat fellow British pair Josh Paris and Charles Broom in their opening encounter at the All England Club. Two more victories ...
Sycamore Gap tree trunk exhibit set to open at The Sill
A large section of the Sycamore Gap tree, once a beloved landmark along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, is going on permanent display two ...
Patten proud after Wimbledon title defence comes to an end
Henry Patten insists he and Harri Heliovaara can ‘hold their heads high’ after their Wimbledon title defence came to an end. The Manningtree star, 29, and Finnish partner Heliovaara fell to a battling ...
Nutella maker Ferrero taking cereal company WK Kellogg private
It includes the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of WK Kellogg Company’s portfolio of breakfast cereals across the US, Canada ...
Hewett and Reid reveal off-court key to Wimbledon success
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid reckon football-fuelled conversations can fire up their Wimbledon title defence. The British duo kickstarted their wheelchair doubles campaign with a commanding 6-3 6-2 ...