Update

New Zealand beat battling Spain with 13 players

3 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 24, 2025, 6:23 PM

Defending champions New Zealand start their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup with a curious 54-8 win over Spain at York Community Stadium.

World

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

11 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 24, 2025, 6:11 PM

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".

Sports

FA to investigate Marinakis banner at Palace match

4 Hits Mariyam Basra Aug 24, 2025, 6:11 PM

The FA is investigating a banner unfurled by Crystal Palace fans that depicted Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a...

Politics

Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system

11 Hits Yuan Wang Aug 24, 2025, 5:50 PM

The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.

Sports

Four golds as GB are third at Canoe Sprint Worlds

3 Hits Marina Schwab Aug 24, 2025, 5:38 PM

Hope Gordon and Charlotte Henshaw win two medals apiece as Great Britain finish third in the medal table at the...

World

UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says Pope

7 Hits Usman Bashir Aug 24, 2025, 5:33 PM

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

Sports

Vingegaard takes Vuelta lead with long-awaited win

3 Hits Usman Bashir Aug 24, 2025, 5:06 PM

Jonas Vingegaard claims his first World Tour win in more than a year as he edges out Giulio Ciccone to...

Sports

Originals falter against Phoenix as Rockets stay alive

3 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 24, 2025, 4:52 PM

Manchester Originals' hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the women's Hundred suffer a blow after they lose to...

Sports

Zhao misses 147 after Xiao maximum at Wuhan Open

3 Hits Jörg Kastner Aug 24, 2025, 4:51 PM

Zhao Xintong narrowly misses out on a 147 break after Xiao Guodong had earlier hit a maximum as both players...

Sports

Wigan dismantle Wakefield to go back second

3 Hits Elizabeth R. Ludwig Aug 24, 2025, 4:50 PM

Wigan Warriors return to second in Super League with a comprehensive 44-2 victory against Wakefield Trinity at the Brick Community...