A leading economist has warned that the economy is at risk of "collapse".

The Sunday Express says "Border farce! Outrage at bonus payouts". The Sunday Telegraph says "Reeves 'heading for IMF bailouts".

'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'

Two new air defence missiles with "superior combat capability" have been fired in a test observed by Kim Jong Un.

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a press confernce, June 19, 2024, in Pyongyang, North Korea.

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

People love signing petitions to get issues they care about debated by MPs - but some can't resist having a laugh.

A composite split image of Jeremy Clarkson in a tractor on the left hand side, and a police dog lying on the grass with its tongue out on the right hand side.

Clarkson for PM, attacks on police dogs: Do Parliament petitions make a difference?

Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry?

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Mum noticed my wrinkles at 23 - now she regularly gives me botox

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Cincinnati v New York City

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DC United v Inter Miami

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Columbus Crew v New England

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Montréal v Austin

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Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire

Argentina record a first home win over New Zealand with a 29-23 victory in the Rugby Championship in front of a raucous crowd in Buenos Aires. 

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Argentina beat All Blacks at home for first time

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Fortaleza CEIF v Independiente Santa Fe

Wikie, 24, and her 11-year-old son Keijo still don't have a new home despite months of wrangling.

A view from above of the killer whale Wikie and her calf swimming in their enclosure at Marineland Antibes

For orca left in limbo, zoo resorts to sexual stimulation to stop inbreeding

From the Proms to Forwards Festival, Bristol is the place to be for live entertainment this weekend.

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Bristol in Pictures: We're lost in music

Anastasia, one of the first Russian visitors to North Korea's new resort, tells of "immaculate" beaches, meaty meals and strict rules.

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My trip to North Korea's 'Benidorm' - flanked by guards and full of rules

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León v Pachuca

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San Martín San Juan v Gimnasia La Plata

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Atlético Tucumán v Talleres de Córdoba

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Arsenal's new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds.

Gyokeres will sleep a lot better tonight - Shearer

Micah Richards says 15-year-old Max Dowman showed fantastic pace and positivity during his Premier League debut for Arsenal.

Dowman, 15, impresses with 'pace and positivity' on Arsenal debut

Alan Shearer breaks down how Spurs' Joao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur dominated the midfield battle against Manchester City on Saturday.

Shearer breaks down Spurs 'midfield masterclass'

Many Aston Villa fans blame the financial rules for holding them back, but should the club take any of the blame?

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PSR or mismanagement? Villa face harsh financial reality

The skulls and other goods were found in massive burial urns near Keeladi in Tamil Nadu state.

A digital portrait of one of the skulls excavated from Kondagai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How researchers recreated faces of 2,500-year-old skulls found in India

Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland have all got wins on the board early in the season - will they break the trend of promoted sides going straight back down?

Split graphic: Sunderland's Eliezer Mayenda, Leeds' Lukas Nmecha and Burnley's Josh Cullen celebrate

Promoted sides break the trend - but will they stay up?

Ministers say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.

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Pub and travel bans proposed under sentencing rule changes

Kane Williamson and Steve Smith help London Spirit keep their slim qualification hopes alive with a staggering 47-run victory over Southern Brave, who struggled to chase 187 at Lord's.

Williamson & Smith keep Spirit Hundred hopes alive

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

Pope Leo XIV stands with members of the 'Chagos Refugees Group' of Port Louis on Mauritius in Vatican City

UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says Pope

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Cruzeiro v Internacional

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Audax Italiano v Coquimbo Unido

A brilliant defensive display helps France to an impressive 24-0 win over Italy in their first Rugby Women's World Cup match in Pool D at Sandy Park, Exeter.

Alyssa D'Inca of Italy breaks with the ball is tackled by Lea Champon of France

Dogged France shut out Italy to claim dominant win

France make a winning start to their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 24-0 victory over Pool D rivals Italy at Exeter's Sandy Park.

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France grind out hard-fought win over stubborn Italy

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury.

Draper reveals extent of arm injury before US Open

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Envigado v Deportivo Pereira

Ioan Hepburn did not initially want to get involved in the world of track sprint cycling.

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'I'm a cycling world champion at 17 after pulverising my kidney'

RNLI lifeguards rescued 46 people in Pembrokeshire in the space of one week, including two children. 

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Rip current warning after 46 rescues in one week

Max Dowman becomes Arsenal's second-youngest player and wins a penalty on his Premier League debut against Leeds aged 15 years and 234 days.

Skill, confidence & laughs - schoolboy Dowman takes to Premier League

The England Cerebral Palsy team are beaten 3-1 by Ukraine in the European Championship final.

Ukraine and England's cerebral palsy teams met in the European Championship final

Ukraine beat England in Cerebral Palsy Euro final

Guernsey Police said it is currently being treated as a medical incident but enquiries continue.

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Police appeal as man found injured on road dies

Gordon Green founded the race in 1980 after a pub chat about who would win a hypothetical race.

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Man behind Wales' man v horse race dies, aged 90

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Rosario Central v Newell's Old Boys

The Hundred's latter stages are set - who has qualified for the eliminator and final?

The Hundred - who has qualified?

Watch twin brothers Craig and Jamie face each other on the final ball of the Hundred match between London Spirit and Southern Brave.

Jamie Overton bowls twin brother Craig to win match

Match-winner Matthew Shevlin says that whilst he was "disappointed" not to start against Glenavon he was "buzzing" to come off the bench and score the winning goal.

Super sub Shevlin 'buzzing' to score late winner

Al-Ittihad interested in Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, Tottenham to rival Crystal Palace for Bilal El Khannouss and Napoli want quick deal for Rasmus Hojlund.

Al-Ittihad target Fernandes - Sunday's gossip

New signing Viktor Gyokeres scores twice to help Arsenal thrash Leeds 5-0 in their first home game of the Premier League season - but they lose Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard to injury.

Gyokeres on target as Arsenal thrash Leeds

Yoane Wissa may be desperate to leave Brentfod but the presence of Claudia Schiffer and Thomas Tuchel at their win over Aston Villa shows why it might be one of the places to be this season.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and her husband Matthew Vaughn at the Gtech Community Stadium - Vaughn has invested in the holding company which owns Brentford

No Wissa but Schiffer brings Brentford star quality

Several union jack flags have been seen going up along busy roads across York in the past week.

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Safety warning as flags put up on lampposts

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta singles out Max Dowman for praise after the 15-year-old became just the third player to appear in a Premier League game before turning 16, making his debut for the Gunners in their 5-0 win against Leeds United.

15-year-old Dowman brings joy to Arsenal - Arteta

Final Score pundit Sam Parkin gives his five takeaways from Saturday's Championship action, as Coventry hit seven against QPR.

Coventry 'statement' and Blades must stay calm - Championship takeaways

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Arouca v Rio Ave

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Benfica v Tondela

Ken Owens says Wales' Rugby World Cup contest with Canada next Saturday (12:00 BST) is a "must-win" for Sean Lynn's side following their 38-8 defeat by Scotland in their tournament opener.

Canada a 'must-win' after Scotland struggle - Owens

Hearts forward Claudio Braga inspired a three-goal comeback from Hearts against Motherwell. So will he start more games?

'Maverick' Braga goes from 'hell' to heaven at Hearts

South Africa bounce back from defeat to Australia in last week's Rugby Championship opener - earning a battling 30-22 victory over the Wallabies in soggy Cape Town.

Kwagga Smith scoring a try for South Africa.

South Africa bounce back to beat Australia

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke admits Arsenal were the "better side" after a crushing 5-0 loss at the Emirates.

Arsenal were too good for us - Farke

Burnley's beat fellow promoted side Sunderland 2-0 to secure their first win of the new Premier League season.

Burnley beat Sunderland to secure first win of season

Wrexham fans showed their support for Sheffield Wednesday's current plight ahead of the Championship meeting between the sides in north Wales.

(left to right) David Lee with George and Rory Eustace

'Remember where we come from' - Wrexham fans back Owls

Reimis Smith grabs hat-trick as Catalan Dragons end six-match losing run against Castleford Tigers.

Reimis Smith scored three tries in the first half at Stade Gilbert Brutus

Catalans end losing run against poor Castleford

Firefighters are expected to remain at Langdale moor for several more weeks. 

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'Moor fire is largest I've seen in 31-year career'

Marcus Rashford is taken off at half-time on his full Barcelona debut before the defending La Liga champions stage a fightback from two-goals down to beat Levante.

Rashford subbed at half-time before Barca comeback

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Olympique Lyonnais v Metz

Irish band The Merry Wallopers had its Palestinian flag removed by a festival official on Friday.

Band members from the Mary Wallopers protest on stage at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth with a Palestinian flag.

Festival apologises for taking Palestinian flag away

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Telstar v Volendam

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Cobresal v Unión La Calera

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Vojvodina v TSC

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Dinamo Zagreb v Istra 1961

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RB Bragantino v Fluminense

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Panaitolikos v Atromitos

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Independiente Medellín v La Equidad

A deflected Marcus Tavernier strike earns Bournemouth their first win of the season at Vitality Stadium as Wolves suffer back-to-back losses.

Agbadou in action during Bournemouth v Wolves

Bournemouth edge past Wolves for first win

Joao Palhinha scores his first goal since joining Tottenham as they beat Man City 2-0 at Etihad Stadium to make it two wins from two under Thomas Frank.

Spurs stun Man City to make it back-to-back wins under Frank

Celtic recover from a slow start to beat Livingston, but bigger questions lie ahead this week for Brendan Rodgers and the Scottish champions.

Celtic enjoy home comfort but arduous journey awaits

Dango Ouattara scores on his Brentford debut to help the Bees secure their first win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Gtech Community Stadium.




Ouattara fires Brentford to victory against Villa

Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales were outmuscled and outclassed by an inspired Scotland in World Cup opener.

Wales 'just not good enough' in Scotland hammering

Watch live coverage with score updates as France open their campaign against Italy at Sandy Park, Exeter.

France's Teani Feleu is tackled by Italy's flanker Francesca Sgorbini

Watch Women's Rugby World Cup: France v Italy

Khadijah Mellah was the first hijab-wearing jockey to win a horse race in Britain.

A female jockey wearing a hijab and top with colourful butterflies on it. 

First British Muslim woman jockey makes debut

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in a player-of-the-match performance, as Canada seal a resounding 65-7 win against Fiji in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

Six-try Schell steals the show as Canada thrash Fiji

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AC Milan v Cremonese

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Zulte Waregem v Sint-Truiden

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Roma v Bologna

Julia Schell scores an astonishing six tries in the second half as Canada thrash Fiji 65-7 in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup at the LNER Community Stadium.

'Incredible' Schell scores six tries in 22 second-half minutes against Fiji

Julia Schell scores six tries in 23 second-half minutes as second seeds Canada get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a strong start against Fiji in York.

Schell scores six as Canada open World Cup with big win

Francesca McGhie "didn't really know how to play rugby" when she made her international debut two years ago. Now she's Scotland's superstar.

The ballerina who became Scotland's World Cup hero

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Fenerbahçe v Kocaelispor

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Gaziantep FK v Gençlerbirliği

A man was found outside the Black Bull pub in Penwortham with "a number of stab wounds", police say.

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23 August 2025