With over a million cases pending, the Allahabad High court is one of India’s most overburdened courts.

Old and new files stacked in a room at the Allahabad high court 

Justice on hold: India court crippled by a million-case backlog

Janet Skinner had a neurological collapse and was temporarily paralysed after her final court hearing.

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Disabled Post Office Horizon victim offered 15% of claim

The government wants to keep the backing it won before the election, our business editor Simon Jack writes.

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Can Labour reverse 'desperate loss of faith' from business?

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is "so proud" of his team after they win the Ryder Cup in New York after "some of the most stressful hours of my life".

'Not sure how I coped' - Europe captain Donald

At least two people were killed in the shooting and police say the suspect deliberately started a fire.

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Michigan shooting: Drone footage shows fire at church

Captain Luke Donald cements his status as a bona fide Ryder Cup legend as Europe hold off a spirited US fightback to win in New York.

How Europe held off US to win sensational Ryder Cup

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Corinthians vs Flamengo in the Serie A

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Corinthians v Flamengo

Former England number one Joe Hart analyses how "forgotten man" Emi Buendia's key role in helping Aston Villa's to come from behind to claim first victory of the season.

Emi Buendia celebrates goal at Villa Park

How 'forgotten man' Buendia inspired Villa's comeback

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Independiente Santa Fe v La Equidad

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Instituto v Lanús

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

A tourist being photographed in front of one of Zaanse Schans' riverside windmills, which is green and orange.

The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Match of the Day's Joe Hart looks at how Arsenal remained focused to engineer a late goal from a corner to win 2-1 at Newcastle, and cut Liverpool's lead in the Premier League.

How Arsenal kept their 'focus' to seal late win at Newcastle

With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

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How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue

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Brazil U20 v Mexico U20

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Cuba U20 v Argentina U20

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Querétaro v Tigres UANL

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Cincinnati v Orlando City

Watch the 18th hole between Shane Lowry and Russell Henley which sees Europe retain the Ryder Cup as the Irishman holes for birdie to earn a half-point.

How Lowry retained the Ryder Cup for Europe

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Independiente Rivadavia v Huracán

On Match of the Day, former England forward Ellen White explains why Newcastle were denied a penalty against Arsenal after the ball hit Gabriel's arm.

Gabriel handball not a penalty against Newcastle at St James' Park

MOTD: Gabriel handball 'not a penalty'

Shane Lowry is almost lost for words following his crucial putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe.

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Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt

Shane Lowry retains the Ryder Cup for Europe after holing his birdie putt on the 18th to earn a half-point in his singles match with Russell Henley.

'These are the moments you remember' - Lowry sinks putt to retain Ryder Cup for Europe

Shaun Murphy beats Anthony McGill 10-7 in a thrilling final to win the British Open title for the first time.

Shaun Murphy in action at the British Open

Murphy beats McGill to win British Open for first time

New tests will include learning English to a high standard, paying National Insurance and not claiming benefits.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood delivers a speech during the Labour Party Conference

Mahmood demands migrants earn right to settlement in UK

The chancellor will commit to "the abolition of long-term youth unemployment" in her speech at Labour conference.

Rachel Reeves during a visit to Southport Pier on Saturday.

Reeves to guarantee paid work for young people unemployed for 18 months

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RB Bragantino v Santos

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.

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Digital ID cards a 'ludicrous proposition' says Sinn Féin leader

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Águilas Doradas v Deportivo Cali

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca retains the backing of the board despite the team's indifferent start to the campaign.

Maresca retains board backing at Chelsea

The former first minister has called for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund out of profits from the Crown Estate.

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Wales deserves Crown Estate profit wealth fund - Drakeford 

New Netflix drama captures the Guinness legacy within the walls of Penrhyn Castle in north Wales.

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The castle transformed for new Netflix show House of Guinness

Rory White has been told he can no longer attend the day centre he's called his second home for 17 years.

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'It'll break my son if they force him to leave his day centre'

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River Plate v Deportivo Riestra

Khadija Shaw scores twice from the penalty spot as Manchester City notch up a convincing victory over London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League.

Shaw brace helps Man City to victory over London City

Cameron Young and Justin Thomas sink winning putts on the 18th hole to earn USA two points in the singles on a dramatic final day of the Ryder Cup.

Young and Thomas score first points for USA on 18th

Jude McAtamney kicks two field goals in the New York Giants' 21-18 win against Los Angeles Chargers at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.

McAtamney kicks field goals in Giants win over Chargers

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators. 

Amir Amiri, who had been detained in Afghanistan since December 2024, poses for a picture alongside Adam Boehler, the U.S. special envoy for hostage response, Sebastian Gorka, the deputy assistant to the U.S. president and senior director for counterterrorism, and a Qatari diplomat, on a plane from Kabul Afghanistan, September 28, 2025. 

US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

Arsenal were in trouble as they trailed Newcastle with six minutes to go - but they are becoming a side who refuse to fold, and it gives them optimism for the challenges ahead, writes Ciaran Kelly.

Gabriel celebrates with his Arsenal team-mates after scoring a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park on 28 September, 2025

Arsenal seize 'massive opportunity' by proving mentality

Adams, elected in 2022 as a Democrat, was running as an independent after repeated scandals and indictment for alleged bribery.

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Eric Adams ends re-election bid for New York City mayor

At least two people were killed and several others injured after a shooting and a fire at the church. 

Drone footage shows a Mormon church in Michigan set ablaze

Watch: Drone footage shows fire at Michigan church

Manchester United continue their fine start to the Women's Super League season with a dominant 2-0 victory against winless Liverpool at St Helens Stadium.

Man Utd continue unbeaten start with victory over Liverpool

Manchester United want Dusan Vlahovic, Bernardo Silva considers Saudi Arabia move, Real Madrid keep tabs on Chelsea midfielders, plus more.

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Man Utd want Vlahovic - Monday's gossip

Wingate and Finchley postpone their next two home fixtures and will install safety padding around their ground in the wake of the death of Chichester player Billy Vigar.

Non-league side postpones games after Vigar death

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Morocco U20 v Spain U20

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Italy U20 v Australia U20

A bomb disposal team was sent and the road cordoned-off following the discovery.

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Properties evacuated over suspected WW2 device

US captain Keegan Bradley appears unhappy as Justin Rose gets relief after hitting his approach into the grandstand on the 13th. Rose's brilliant recovery shot sets up a birdie to win the hole against Cam Young.

US captain involved as Rose wins hole after wayward shot

India beat Pakistan by five wickets in a tense final to retain the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India's Tilak Varma celebrates after winning the Asia Cup

India beat Pakistan in thriller to win Asia Cup

Rory McIlroy birdies the 11th hole to level his match against Scottie Scheffler in their singles on the final day of the Ryder Cup. 

McIlroy steadies Europe with birdie on 11th

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Famalicão v Rio Ave

Glenavon confirm that Paddy McLaughlin has been relieved of his duties as manager.

Glenavon part ways with McLaughlin after winless start

Justin Thomas holes a putt on the 12th to reclaim the lead against Tommy Fleetwood, as USA fight back in the singles on the final day of the Ryder Cup.

'Red, red, red, red, red' - Thomas holes at 12th as USA fight back

Tottenham beat Leicester in the Women's Super League thanks to two first-half goals at King Power Stadium.

Spurs bounce back with victory against Leicester

Michelle Agyemang scores her first Women's Super League goal of the season as Brighton secure a narrow win over Everton.

Agyemang scores as Brighton beat Everton

Rangers fans remain unconvinced by Russell Martin, but was the Ibrox side's victory at Livingston on Sunday evidence of improvement under the head coach?

Rangers fans still angry but is tanker turning?

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says it was "really distressing" to see defender Tino Livramento carried off on a stretcher in the 2-1 Premier League defeat by Arsenal.

Newcastle's Tino Livramento sits with his hands on his head after suffering an injury

Livramento injury really distressing - Howe

Watch some of the best moments from the Welsh regions across the opening weekend of the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season.

Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright carries the ball

Watch: Best Welsh moments from URC opening weekend

Ollie Watkins ends his goal drought as Aston Villa come from behind to beat Fulham for their first Premier League win of the season.

Villa end winless start with victory over Fulham

Gabriel scores a 96th-minute winner as Arsenal come from behind to beat Newcastle United in the Premier League at St James' Park.

Late Gabriel winner snatches victory for Arsenal at Newcastle

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Bahia v Palmeiras

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Fluminense v Botafogo

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América de Cali v Envigado

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Real Betis v Osasuna

Follow live BBC MLB coverage as the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Seattle Mariners on the final day of the regular season.

Watch MLB: Regular season finale - Dodgers beat Mariners 6-1

Following their 33-13 victory over Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final, England's Red roses show off the silverware to a sea of proud supporters at Battersea Power Station.

Sarah Bern, Meg Jones, Zoe Aldcroft and Mackenzie Carson lift the World Cup trophy whilst wearing their gold medals.

'The moment you've been waiting for' - Red Roses show off World Cup trophy

Christian Pulisic continues his fine start to the season as 10-man AC Milan held on to beat Napoli to go top of Serie A.

Pulisic fires Milan past Napoli to Serie A top spot

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Rennes v Lens

League 2 clubs enter the Scottish Cup for the second round, with The Spartans - the highest ranked side in the competition at this stage - drawn against East Kilbride.

Watch Scottish Cup second round live on BBC

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta heaps praise on his team following a late win against Newcastle.

'Wow, what a feeling!' - Arteta beams after late Arsenal win

Passengers on a Tui flight to Cyprus feel a "rumble" and smell burning as jet diverts to Birmingham. 

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Passengers in shock after bird strike causes jet to divert

Halifax Panthers finish rugby league's wheelchair season unbeaten as they beat London Roosters to win the Super League Grand Final and complete the treble.

Halifaaz Panthers wheelchair rugby league player Rob Hawkins celebrates as he scores try in the GRand Final against London Roosters.

Halifax beat London in Grand Final to seal treble

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says "the pain is intense", after his side suffered a late defeat to Arsenal at St James' Park. 

'The pain is intense' - Howe on late Newcastle defeat

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Racing Club v Independiente

The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.

Moldova's president dressed in a blue suit and with brunette hair poses for the cameras as she casts a ballot 

Moldova's pro-EU party wins vote mired in claims of Russian interference

Justin Thomas claws back a hole with a brilliant pitch-in for an eagle two on the sixth hole in his singles match against Tommy Fleetwood at the Ryder Cup.

'What a noise!' Thomas holes pitch for eagle on the sixth

Grassmoor and Holmewood have been selected for the initiative in a bid to help revive communities.

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Communities to get up to £20m in government grants

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Panaitolikos v Panathinaikos

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La Serena v Universidad de Chile

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Brøndby v OB

The game raised funds for University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and the Transplant Football Club.

Almost a dozen men can be seen shaking hands ahead of the game. They are stood opposite each other in two lines on the pitch. Part of the Alexander Stadium can be seen in the background. The sun is shining. 

Transplant patients take on medics in football game

Fulham boss Marco Silva said it is "impossible" to understand the video assistant referee decisions that went against his side during Sunday's 3-1 loss at Aston Villa.

Marco Silva looks unhappy against Aston Villa

'Too much for Fulham' - Silva criticises 'impossible' VAR calls

Bryson DeChambeau hands Matt Fitzpatrick the hole after three putting on the third green in their singles match at the Ryder Cup.

DeChambeau three putts to gift hole to Europe

Ollie Watkins ends a goal drought and Unai Emery ends a league victory drought. For Villa, there is hope that they might just have found a way out of their slump.



Watkins 'shuts a few people up' - now Villa aim to push on

David Ellis suffers from arthritis and has to drag his bike - weighing 17kg - through the barriers.

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28 September 2025