63 h. ago Europe needs to ‘get serious’ about threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine minister says

Sergiy Kyslytsia says Kremlin already at war with Europe and predicts that Vladimir Putin will ‘escalate escalating’Europe needs to “get serious” about the existential threat posed to it by Russia, Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister has said, warning that Vladimir Putin will “escalate escalating”.In an interview with the Guardian, Sergiy Kyslytsia – Kyiv’s former ambassador to the UN – said the Kremlin was already at war with Europe. He said Russia’s recent drone incursions against several EU countries were well-calculated and an attempt to “move the red lines”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Welsh star's club in strike threat as coach's comments caught on live TV

The latest rugby stories making headlines on the evening of Tuesday, September 30.

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7 d. ago Premier League stars could strike as FIFA told they risk players taking 'extreme' measure

Chris Wood has warned that Premier League players could go on strike unless football bosses put measures in place to protect them after the demands placed on them

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7 d. ago Footballers could go on strike over fixture schedule, warns Chris Wood

Players are urging Fifa and football’s governing bodies to put safeguards in place to protect them

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7 d. ago Female racehorse disqualified over prohibited level of testosterone in ‘unusual’ case

Police Academy, who is trained by Fergal O'Brien, was found to have an elevated level of the male sex hormone after winning a race at Uttoxeter

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7 d. ago Gary Neville changes Premier League title prediction after Arsenal close gap on Liverpool

Gunners took advantage of Liverpool’s loss to Crystal Palace, leading to claims that it will be a two-horse race for the title this season

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1 week ago Andy Burnham ‘committed’ to Manchester Mayor job as leadership coup rumours criticised by MPs

The former cabinet minister has claimed ‘wholesale change’ is needed in Labour to see off an ‘existential’ threat from Reform and left-wing parties

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1 week ago Jockey sacrifices chance in race to go to aid of rival on bolting horse

After spotting Abner Adorno in difficulty on his mount during a race at Parx in Pennsylvania, Mychel Sanchez rode to the other side of the track to bring them to a stop

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1 week ago Andy Burnham urges ‘wholesale change’ to see off ‘existential’ threat to Labour

The Mayor of Greater Manchester criticised Sir Keir Starmer’s running of the Government ahead of the Labour conference.

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2 w. ago Paddy Bradley apologises for 'overconfident' ride as hot favourite clings on for the win

The jockey's horse Deluded was much the best in division two of Wolverhampton's maiden race over seven furlongs, but he was eased down before the line and was almost caught by an outsider

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2 w. ago Jason Hart quickens clear without a horse to win jockeys' race at Ayr

The race was sponsored by Ladbrokes and saw the riders break from the stalls like they would when riding. And Hart, who is one of the top ten jockeys in the UK this season, showed them a clean pair of heels

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2 w. ago Free autumn horse racing tickets to give away with Arena Racing Company

The race events provide great entertainment as well as high quality jumps and flat horse racing spread across the country. You have 11 race events to choose from, from October to November

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2 w. ago Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle

Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of titleComments follow controversial swap imposed by teamOscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in a highly controversial swap imposed by the team at the Italian Grand Prix.Given the pair are in a two-horse race for the title, the question of team orders playing a potentially decisive role loomed large after Monza. Max Verstappen won the race but McLaren’s decision to have Piastri return second place to Norris, after the British driver lost the position due to a slow pit stop caused by a faulty wheel gun, was contentious. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported citing ‘misrepresented facts’ on green card form

Lawyers say pro-Palestinian activist remains protected from immigration enforcement while separate federal court case proceedsAn immigration judge in the US state of Louisiana has ordered the deportation of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria, ruling that he failed to disclose information on his green card application, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.Khalil’s lawyers said they intended to appeal against the deportation order, and that a federal district court’s separate orders remain in effect prohibiting the government from immediately deporting or detaining him as his federal court case proceeds. The lawyers submitted a letter to the federal court in New Jersey overseeing his civil rights case and said he will challenge the decision. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago EU calls for closer ties with India despite Modi’s links to Russia

EU’s top diplomat concerned after India joins Russian military exercises ‘that are an existential threat to us’The EU has called for closer ties with India while admitting there was no “mutual understanding” with Narendra Modi’s government over Russia’s war on Ukraine.The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, and lead negotiator on trade, Maroš Šefčovič, outlined an EU-India strategy on Wednesday as part of Europe’s drive to build and strengthen alliances in a world shaken by Donald Trump’s challenges to the postwar order. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Champions League’s existential threat is closer than you think

As six Premier League teams enter the Champions League this season, the ‘Super League’ has already arrived, explains Miguel Delaney – forcing Europe’s heavyweights to explore divisive ideas

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3 w. ago Stewards sacked after investigation found they placed hundreds of bets on horse races

Five officials, including the acting chief thoroughbred steward, were betting on races over a two and a half year period, in some cases in races which led to inquiries they were oversaw

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3 w. ago Rio Ferdinand changes Arsenal title prediction three games into the season

A possible three-horse race has turned into two clear frontrunners

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3 w. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Friday’s four meetings, including six races live on ITV

Newsboy fancies Sweet William to win his second Doncaster Cup on Friday and also expects Revival Power to score in the Flying Childers Stakes

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3 w. ago Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Leader? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders

Who is the dark horse in the race for Labour's Deputy Prime Minister? ANDREW PIERCE breaks down the runners and riders.

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