37 m. ago WRU board split emerges as clock ticks down on deadline for seismic decision

The WRU's deadline is moving closer but there is a difference of opinion

Events

83 m. ago Royal Ascot’s tradition of racing, royals, and fashion is the jewel in Britain’s summer crown – travel deals and tickets

HIGH fashion, fine dining, Royal pageantry and five days of spectacular racing. It could only mean Royal Ascot. The prestigious meeting in mid-June is the jewel in the crown of the British horse racing calendar. It’s a glorious excuse to dress up, to see and be seen, with the famous dress code ensuring a standard...

Economics

1 hour ago Jimmy Thelin meets Sweden next manager links head on as Aberdeen boss makes stance crystal clear

Jon Dahl Tomasson was axed from the national team role with the Dons boss linked as a potential successor

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Time to take the big leap’: Reese Witherspoon’s first novel hits the shelves

Oscar-winning actor and producer has written Gone Before Goodbye with bestselling author Harlan CobenFor more than three decades, Reese Witherspoon has been many things to many people: the Oscar-winning star of Walk the Line; the pink-clad Elle Woods of Legally Blonde; the Hollywood producer who brought Gone Girl and Big Little Lies to the screen. Now, she’s adding another title to her résumé: novelist.This month, the 49-year-old releases her first work of fiction, Gone Before Goodbye, co-written with the bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Postecoglou defends ‘trophy’ record; Arteta backs Gyökeres, Palmer injury blow – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail JohnTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago New Ross Moriarty has a simple answer to the Wales question after years of snubs

The 31-year-old could feature in Steve Tandy's first Wales squad, having fallen out of favour under Warren Gatland

Politics

2 h. ago William praises ambulance service for encouraging staff to speak up over abuse

The Prince of Wales toured the headquarters of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to meet those on the front line.

Politics

2 h. ago Mikel Arteta makes his Viktor Gyokeres feelings clear after private Arsenal meeting

Viktor Gyokeres has not scored in his last six appearances for Arsenal, and the striker has failed to find the back of the net with his last 20 shots for club and country

Politics

3 h. ago Buckingham Palace makes huge King Charles announcement about historic moment

King Charles and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV in a two-day state visit to the Holy See next Wednesday, with the King set to make history with the Pontiff

Politics

3 h. ago Arteta backs Gyökeres, Palmer injury blow, Liverpool v Manchester United news – football live

Latest news and comment before weekend’s actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DominicTroubling news for Chelsea: Cole Palmer, who has not played since September, faces six more weeks out with a groin injury.The latest on Maccabi Tel Aviv’s visit to Aston Villa:Senior government officials will meet on Friday as they look to reverse a decision by West Midlands police to ban fans of the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European match at Aston Villa next month. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago 'Angry' Keir Starmer working to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

Senior Government figures are meeting to discuss the ‘completely and utterly unacceptable’ safety ban

Politics

3 h. ago Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

UN urges opening of all crossing points as fewer than half of intended trucks enter strip and WHO warns of ‘spiralling’ diseaseMiddle East crisis – live updatesAid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Lions v Scarlets team news as emergency signings thrown in at deep end

The Scarlets are facing an injury crisis ahead of tomorrow's clash against the Lions.

Politics

3 h. ago Wales rugby hero Alun Wyn Jones signs up to major celebrity BBC show

The Wales rugby legend is part of a 15-strong line-up of celebrities set to take to our screens later this year

Politics

4 h. ago Strictly star Chris Robshaw dealt devastating blow ahead of next live show

Former rugby ace Chris Robshaw is partnered up with Nadiya Bychkova on this year'sStrictly Come Dancing, but there's a chance the sports star could be sent packing

Economics

4 h. ago Prince William visits paramedics at London Ambulance Service's HQ amid calls for him to speak out over police banning Israeli supporters from Aston Villa match

Prince William marked the organisation's 60th anniversary by meeting paramedics in Waterloo and listening to their experiences working for the UK's largest ambulance service.

Politics

4 h. ago Sadia Kabeya: ‘Meeting others in rugby who look like me brought me out of my shell – I can be myself now’

England’s World Cup winner on fitting in, developing a special scrum cap and that ‘wow’ Red Roses triumph at TwickenhamWhen the final whistle blew, relief washed over Sadia Kabeya. In front of a record crowd, she hugged her England teammate Lucy Packer and only then realised that the Red Roses had won the Rugby World Cup. The final against Canada had been so “gruelling”, Kabeya found it hard to believe they were world champions until she heard that sound. “It was amazing,” Kabeya says. “The full-time whistle was a lot of relief, a chance to breathe out and then: ‘Wow, we’ve done it.’”England’s triumph capped a dominant three years, a 33-game winning run, but the off-field impact is what Kabeya remembers most. In particular, getting off the team bus to be greeted by thousands of supporters and the roar from the 81,885-strong Twickenham crowd after the anthems. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Major King Charles announcement made as Buckingham Palace confirm historic event

The King and Queen are set for a historic trip to the Vatican next week, where they will meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time and take part in some significant moments

Politics

4 h. ago Buckingham Palace makes major King Charles announcement about historic moment in days

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to meet the new Pope Leo during a trip to the Vatican next week - and Buckingham Palace has announced fresh details about the historic visit

Politics

4 h. ago Transport for Wales spends £8m a year paying 'spare' train drivers and conductors

The drivers are on standby in case another scheduled driver cannot meet

Economics