Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.

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Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.

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Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.

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'A big smile for Jimmy!' - Anderson takes first Hundred wicket

Manchester Originals' James Anderson takes his first Hundred wicket by removing Northern Superchargers' Dawid Malan at Headingley.

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Monday, 25 August 2025

Everton sign Southampton's Dibling in £40m deal

Everton sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons.

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Britain's 1961 Wimbledon champion Mortimer Barrett dies aged 93

Angela Mortimer Barrett, the 1961 Wimbledon women's singles champion, dies aged 93.

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Sunday, 24 August 2025

Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League.

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Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League.

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Saturday, 23 August 2025

Why Frank could be Spurs' best signing of the summer

Two games, two wins, two clean sheets. Tottenham's Thomas Frank is off to a fine start as manager.

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Marvellous McGhie completes hat-trick as Scotland beat Wales

Francesca McGhie is the star of the show as the fullback scores a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland beat Wales in their Pool C match at the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium.

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Friday, 22 August 2025

Kildunne scores 'beautiful' try to extend England's lead over USA

Ellie Kildunne scores a "beautiful" try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.

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Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Thursday, 21 August 2025

High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup

The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?

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Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return

Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League.

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Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham sells out with record crowd expected

The Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a one-off women's rugby match.

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Monday, 18 August 2025

Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition, Zarah Sultana says

The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult".

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Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition, Zarah Sultana says

The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult".

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Sunday, 17 August 2025

Wood scores twice as Forest see off Brentford

Nottingham Forest start the new Premier League season with a 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground.

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Saturday, 16 August 2025

'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire.

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'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire.

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Friday, 15 August 2025

Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League.

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Thursday, 14 August 2025

Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation.

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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".

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'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.

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Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.

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Monday, 11 August 2025

How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park.

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Sunday, 10 August 2025

'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri.

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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

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Saturday, 9 August 2025

Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers.

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Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers.

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Friday, 8 August 2025

Kartal out as Britons struggle in Cincinnati

Britain's Sonay Kartal suffers a first-round defeat to Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

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Thursday, 7 August 2025

Ashes preview? - England's Potts bowls Australia's Smith

Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley.

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Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on?

Newcastle started the summer predicting a "big" transfer window but have suffered plenty of frustration - what is going on St James' Park?

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Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

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Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025

German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information.

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Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig.

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Monday, 4 August 2025

Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.

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Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.

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Sunday, 3 August 2025

Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test.

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Saturday, 2 August 2025

Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test.

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Friday, 1 August 2025

Drop, drop, drop - England's poor fielding allows India to build lead

England's Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval.

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