2 h. ago Why has Trump filed a $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times?

President has accused paper of trying to damage his ‘business, personal and political reputation’Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, book publisher Penguin and several Times reporters in a district court in Florida on Monday night, accusing them of reporting “specifically designed to try and damage President Trump’s business, personal and political reputation”.Trump seeks $15bn, plus punitive damages, court costs and “other relief”. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the filing. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Donald Trump's health addressed by three doctors – and one is worried

Donald Trump is embarking on a three-day state visit to the UK today, six years after his first in 2019. The 'unprecedented' second visit comes at a time of great political unrest, both in the USA and in the UK.

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4 h. ago 'I asked three doctors about Donald Trump's health and one was worried'

Donald Trump is embarking on a three-day state visit to the UK today, six years after his first in 2019. The 'unprecedented' second visit comes at a time of great political unrest, both in the USA and in the UK.

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6 h. ago Cole Hocker breaks silence after being disqualified in 1500m at World Athletics Championships

The Olympic champion will not compete in Wednesday’s 1500m final after being penalised for ‘jostling’ with Germany’s Robert Farken

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6 h. ago ‘The Ryder Cup will be on Concorde’: when Europe won in the USA in 1995

The hosts were clear favourites at Oak Hill 30 years go, but Bernard Gallacher’s team came home with the cupBy That 1980s Sports BlogWinning an away Ryder Cup is “one of the biggest accomplishments in golf,” to quote Rory McIlroy. Neither team has a great away record. USA have only won twice on their travels since Europe joined the event in 1979, their last away victory coming in 1993. Europe’s only win on American soil in the last two decades came in Medinah, and we all know it took a miracle for that to happen.Of Europe’s four away wins – in 1987, 1995, 2004 and 2012 – their shock victory at Oak Hill 30 years ago remains a personal favourite. Things were far from rosy for Bernard Gallacher’s team as they travelled to Oak Hill in 1995: the captain was bruised after two defeats; there were complaints about his team selection; one star player was ruled out with an injury; and a few others were out of form. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago When is Keely Hodgkinson running in the World Athletics Championships 800m?

The Olympic champion has barely raced this year after a long injury layoff but remains the favourite for gold in Tokyo

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7 h. ago Terence Crawford doubles down on Ilia Topuria comments with Conor McGregor claim

Terence Crawford has once again hit out at Ilia Topuria and claimed the UFC champion is nowhere near the level of Conor McGregor after their recent feud

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7 h. ago Tom Pidcock, Oscar Onley, and Cat Ferguson lead GB medal charge at cycling World Championships

Third-place Vuelta finisher Tom Pidcock heads to Rwanda in fine form while double junior world champion Cat Ferguson will look to upgrade in the under-23 category

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7 h. ago USA’s Cordell Tinch goes from toilet paper factory to 110m hurdles world champion

25-year-old took three-year break from elite sportBeats Jamaican duo to gold on sweltering night in TokyoCordell Tinch took the long road to becoming a world-class athlete but capped a superb second season as a professional by winning the 110m hurdles at the world championships on another sweltering Tokyo night on Tuesday.The 25-year-old American was all control and pace as he blazed over the 10 hurdles and held off the fast finishers in the run-in to claim the title in 12.99 seconds. Orlando Bennett ran a personal best 13.08 to win silver, while his fellow Jamaican Tyler Mason took the bronze in 13.12, which matched his previous best time. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Oblique Seville backs current sprint crop to get down to 9.6sec but says Bolt will always be best

World champion says ‘only matter of time’ to reach 9.6secSeville dismisses effect of Noah Lyles’ mind gamesOn Sunday night, Oblique Seville became the first Jamaican to win the men’s 100m world title since Usain Bolt. But it turns out the 24-year-old’s mind is just as quick as his blistering leg speed.In an interview to celebrate his victory, Seville is asked if he were to design a sprinter what would he look like? The questioner expects a long answer. Perhaps Justin Gatlin’s start, Michael Johnson’s mentality, and Bolt’s leg speed? Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Velcro Dogs: Here are the 17 stickiest breeds of adorable dog that just want to be close to you

You may never be alone in the toilet again if you welcome one of these pups into your home.

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7 h. ago Vet explains why persistent diarrhoea in dogs should not be ignored

Dogs can fall ill here and there but certain toilet-related habits should not be ignored.

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7 h. ago Oscar winner Robert Redford, who became a champion of independent film, dies at 89

Robert Redford has died at 89

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8 h. ago Ricky Hatton's funniest moments – Guinness on roller skates to Soccer AM and Weakest Link

Ricky Hatton embodied the nickname he was given – ‘The People’s Champion’ – and the late boxer was one of the greatest characters the sport has ever seen with his antics

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8 h. ago Ricky Hatton's funniest moments – violent darts gag, Anne Robinson quip and 'Fatton' jibes

Ricky Hatton embodied the nickname he was given – ‘The People’s Champion’ – and the late boxer was one of the greatest characters the sport has ever seen with his antics

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8 h. ago ‘Alarming but not unexpected’: NYT lawsuit just latest example of Trump’s presidential lawfare

Intimidation strategy said to be part of broader campaign to quash and bypass independent and critical publicationsAs newsrooms learned that President Trump had filed another multibillion lawsuit against a major outlet to have provoked his scorn – this time his home town paper the New York Times – media executives again puzzled over his long-term aims in repeatedly deploying the law.Different theories abound over the strategy, from creating a chilling effect on the media to feeding an anti-mainstream media sentiment among his most vigorous supporters. One firm conclusion, however, is that the tactic is here to stay. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Kipyegon wins fourth 1500m title, Tinch storms to 110m hurdles gold – live

Faith Kipyegon won the women’s 1500m for the fourth time in a row, while Cordell Tinch took the men’s 110 hurdles We’re almost ready to start with heat one of seven in the men’s 800m. The first three in each heat go through to the semis, along with the three fastest losers. Djamel Sedjati of Algeria, the Olympic silver medallist, is the class of this field.Hudson-Smith, we learn, tightened up on the bus to the stadium, hence his relatively poor run in the heat. Presumably he’ll have taken steps to recuperate and avoid the same problem; hopefully for him, two days was enough to get things sorted. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover factory shutdown could cost company £120m, experts warn

The car giant has reportedly also told suppliers that disruption could last into November

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9 h. ago World Athletics Championships 2025: Kipyegon wins fourth 1500m title, men’s 110m hurdles final – live

Updates and news on the fourth day of action from TokyoDuplantis hits new heights with 14th WR | Email DanielWe’re almost ready to start with heat one of seven in the men’s 800m. The first three in each heat go through to the semis, along with the three fastest losers. Djamel Sedjati of Algeria, the Olympic silver medallist, is the class of this field.Hudson-Smith, we learn, tightened up on the bus to the stadium, hence his relatively poor run in the heat. Presumably he’ll have taken steps to recuperate and avoid the same problem; hopefully for him, two days was enough to get things sorted. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover could face £120m hit after factory shutdown extended – experts

The car giant has reportedly also warned suppliers that disruption could last into November.

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