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Sally Rooney will remain ‘committed supporter of Palestine Action’, court told
The Irish author told the High Court that terrorism ‘is not a trivial word’ in court documents, in support of the direct action group.
Some consequences of Palestine Action ban ‘overstated’, says High Court judge
Some of the consequences of Palestine Action being temporarily designated a terror group have been “overstated”, a High Court judge has said.
Carlos Alcaraz comes through ‘stressful’ Jan-Lennard Struff test
Carlos Alcaraz nearly had the stuffing knocked out of him by big-serving German Jan-Lennard Struff. The defending champion looked to be cruising to a 21st consecutive match win when he breezed through ...
Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys knocked out of Wimbledon
Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka came up short in her quest to reach round four of Wimbledon for the first time before Australian Open champion Madison Keys became the latest seeded casualty.
Jamie Smith has ‘long England career ahead of him’ – Harry Brook
Harry Brook hailed Jamie Smith’s “phenomenal” talent after sharing a mammoth stand of 303 with England’s latest record-breaker. The pair moved mountains together as they attempted to drag their side ...
‘Another day at the office’ as George Ford brings up England century
George Ford is phlegmatic about his landmark outing for England, insisting he will treat his 100th Test appearance as “another day at the office”. Having been once again overlooked for a place in the ...
‘Multiple dead’ in Texas as flash flooding threatens communities
Judge Rob Kelly, the chief elected official in Kerr County, confirmed fatalities from the flooding and dozens of water rescues so far.
Swindon Balloon Festival balloons cancelled on first day
Strong winds have caused disappointment on the first day of the highly anticipated Swindon Balloon Festival. The town’s first balloon started on Friday afternoon at Lydiard Park and will last until ...
Palestine Action to make Court of Appeal bid at evening hearing over terror ban
Lawyers on behalf of the group will make arguments to bring an appeal on Friday evening, the PA news agency understands.
Family and friends gather at Diogo Jota’s wake as queue forms outside chapel
The Portuguese footballer was killed alongside his brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Wimbledon diary: Portuguese tributes and champagne cork stops play
Following the death of Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash alongside his brother Andre Silva earlier in the week, Portuguese players Francisco Cabral and Nuno Borges both wore black ...
Rhian Wilkinson insists Wales are ready for landmark Euro 2025
Rhian Wilkinson has declared that Wales are ready for their “watershed moment” on a first major tournament stage at Euro 2025. Wales kick off their campaign against the Netherlands in Lucerne on ...