23 minutes ago People discover reason dogs sniff your crotch – and you shouldn't be embarrassed

While most people find it embarrassing when a dog sniffs their crotch, the American Kennel Club says it's normal, natural behaviour – and owners shouldn't try to train it out of their pets

Politics

95 minutes ago Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat

Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in MultanIt was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In Dubai, West Indies sent England tumbling out of the Women’s T20 World Cup, then South Africa produced a remarkable demolition job on Australia and now meet New Zealand in Sunday’s final. In Bangalore, New Zealand’s men rolled India for a marmalade-dropping 46 all out, their lowest total in a home Test. And in Multan, on a pitch refurbished in between Tests with the use of giant fans at either end, Pakistan secured a restorative victory over England - their first in 12 matches at home to set up a tantalising series decider in Rawalpindi next week.All it took was dropping three poster boys, recall...

Events

95 minutes ago 'That’s big nuts': Forget Cristiano Ronaldo, biggest character at Hampden was unsung Scotland hero

McLean praises mentality of his club and country team-mate Hanley after Portugal show

Politics

96 minutes ago Emile Heskey made superb Ryan Gravenberch prediction before he'd kicked a ball for Arne Slot

The Reds entertain Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday having spent the international break on top of the Premier League, with Slot winning nine of his first 10 matches in charge to set a new club record

Politics

1 hour ago This 'beating heart' of a corner of south Manchester could soon be gone

'It’s not just about having a club. It’s about what it represents and what it does'

Politics

2 hours ago Liverpool legend Alan Hansen given hero's welcome at old club after health scare

Alan Hansen received a hero's welcome as he headed back to Partick, the club where he began his professional career, following his health scare several months ago

Society

3 hours ago Man United get green light for return transfer as Erik ten Hag makes feelings on exit clear

Man United allowed Alvaro Fernandez to leave the club in the summer transfer window but the prospect of a return has not been dismissed.

Politics

3 hours ago Luis Suarez makes Inter Miami transfer decision as club legend eyes 2025 return

Luis Suarez has enjoyed a memorable first season with Inter Miami, and the Uruguayan striker is eager to extend his stay in Major League Soccer into 2025

Politics

3 hours ago East Kilbride Rugby Club's women's section score £10k grant from Royal London

East Kilbride Rugby Club’s women’s section are celebrating after scoring a £10,000 grant from Royal London.

Economics