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Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 2:13pm
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:44pm
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:38pm
Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.

Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:17pm
North West Ambulance Service is investigating whether staff inappropriately accessed medical records.

There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell photo is AI-generated

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:08pm
The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall.

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:07pm
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:07pm
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:05pm
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:05pm
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

England's one-day woes continue with India defeat

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 1:03pm
Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.

Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:44pm
Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins.

Public to be told to take 'small steps' to prepare for cyber-attack or severe weather

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:30pm
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:30pm
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen".

'Weird stuff is going to happen' - Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:28pm
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week's Open Championship.

Probe into claims Southport victims' NHS records accessed

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:26pm
The father of one of the young girls who survived the attack says he is "appalled" by the possibility.

Writer E Jean Carroll receives $5m in damages from Trump over sexual abuse and defamation case

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:07pm
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:03pm
The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year in a row.

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:02pm
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:02pm
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and said it brought "nerves" on his team-mates.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:54am
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.

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