8 h. ago Love Island star and World Cup winner among new Celebrity SAS series contestants

The new eight-part series will pit Team Australia against Team UK

Culture

9 h. ago Why is it called the Ashes? What is inside the urn that England and Australia play for?

The second Test of the Ashes series takes place across the weekend as England look to fight back against Australia

Politics

15 h. ago Alex Cuthbert: Action needed if Wales are to avoid looking like 'a laughing stock' at World Cup

The former winger is urging the likes of Richard Collier-Keywood, the Welsh Rugby Union chair, and WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin, to take decisive action now to give the team a chance of competing in Australia.

Politics

15 h. ago Wales legend warns nation at risk of looking like 'a laughing stock' at 2027 World Cup

Alex Cuthbert is urging the likes of Richard Collier-Keywood, the Welsh Rugby Union chair, and WRU director of rugby Dave Reddin, to take decisive action now to give the team a chance of competing in Australia.

Events

16 h. ago Labour MP warns of huge Commons revolt against scrapping jury trials as he brands David Lammy a 'liar' and 'stark raving barmy'

The Justice Secretary this week unveiled proposals to set up so-called 'swift courts' in England and Wales, where cases will be heard by a judge alone.

Events

23 h. ago New England warming faster than most places on Earth, study finds

Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five yearsThe US region called New England is widely known for its colonial history, maple syrup and frigid, snow-bound winters. Many of these norms are in the process of being upended, however, by a rapidly altering climate, with new research finding the area is heating up faster than almost anywhere else on Earth.The breakneck speed of New England’s transformation makes it the fastest-heating area of the US, bar the Alaskan Arctic, and the pace of its temperature rise has apparently increased in the past five years, according to the study. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Ashes 2025 live: Australia to make late Pat Cummins call as England head to the ‘Gabbatoir’

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

Politics

36 h. ago Ashes 2025 live: Australia make late call on captain Pat Cummins as England face Brisbane test

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

Politics

38 h. ago Incoming Chelsea signing SUSPENDED by club as official statement released

Emmanuel Emegha is set to join Chelsea from Strasbourg in the summer and with that move having not gone down particularly well with fans of the French club, he faces a fresh ban

Politics

40 h. ago Wheelchair rugby league is booming in England – they even won the Ashes

England’s 2-0 series win in the Ashes was the perfect preparation for the World Cup in Australia next yearBy No Helmets RequiredEngland did win the Ashes last month. The wheelchair team’s 2-0 series victory in Australia went under the radar in the UK. With games played in the early hours and not screened on mainstream TV, the team missed out on the adulation that came their way when they won the World Cup in Manchester three years ago. “The forgotten Ashes? That’s sad if it’s true,” says the coach, Tom Coyd. “The NRL showed great engagement and we did loads of media there, but we were in a bubble and pretty disconnected from back home.”England will return to Australia next year to defend their world title. The favourites will be expected to beat Wales, USA and Ireland in their group before facing the second and third best teams in the world – France and Australia – in the knockout stages of the tournament in Wollongong. The Ashes series taught Coyd vital lessons about how to manage ...

Sport

41 h. ago Prisons 'will be overwhelmed by slashing jury trials' as Labour MPs and peers vow to kill David Lammy's plan

Justice Secretary David Lammy has unveiled proposals to set up so-called 'swift courts' in England and Wales where cases will be heard by a judge alone.

Events

44 h. ago Pat Cummins poised to return for Australia in second Ashes Test at Gabba

Steve Smith hints fast bowler may be late call-up in BrisbaneJosh Inglis favoured to replace injured Usman KhawajaThe challenge for England could be set to increase amid a growing belief that Pat Cummins will be given the green light to return for Australia this week in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.Cummins, 32, was absent from the series opener in Perth as he underwent the final stages of rehabilitation from a lower back stress injury that was first detected back in July. Steve Smith stepped up to captain as the hosts secured a 1-0 lead with an eight-wicket victory inside two days. Continue reading...

Politics

44 h. ago Shock twist to Eben Etzebeth eye gouge verdict as disciplinary panel fail to agree

The veteran Springbok forward was shown a straight red card against Wales after an ugly clash with Alex Mann

Events

67 h. ago Australia dealt Ashes blow as star is ruled out of second Test

Australia have lost another player to injury following previous setbacks for Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

Economics

69 h. ago England make bold call with Mark Wood replacement for second Ashes Test

Off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks was a surprise selection for the Ashes and is now thrust into the lineup for the day/night Test in Brisbane ahead of Shoaib Bashir

Politics

69 h. ago Usman Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test due to back injury

Australia opener will not be replaced in the squad in Brisbane38-year-old’s absence paves way for Travis Head to open at the GabbaUsman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test with his back injury.The 38-year-old’s place in the XI had been under intense scrutiny since back spasms forced him from the field in the victorious first Test and prevented him from opening the batting. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Police chief defends banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match saying Dutch cops warned about 'militaristic' Israeli ultras after Amsterdam violence

Chief Constable Craig Guildford faced MPs today to face questions over the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their Europe League game at Aston Villa last month.

Events

3 d. ago Australia star backs ‘amazing’ Usman Khawaja after first Ashes Test struggles

Usman Khawaja struggled with back spasms in the first Ashes Test and only made two runs before he was dismissed in the first innings

Politics

4 d. ago Football fans could face ban for setting off flares and online abuse

Ministers warns that behaviour of ‘minority’ puts other fans at risk

Sport

5 d. ago Sarina Wiegman defends call not to hand out England debuts in China thrashing

Wiegman says her side ‘take every game seriously’.

Politics