Julien Alfred makes history in women’s 100m, as Britain takes titles in rowing, dressage, gymnastics and track Julien Alfred made history as St Lucia’s first ever Olympic medallist by beating the US world champion Sha’carri Richardson to take gold in the women’s 100m in Paris, as Team GB clocked up […]
Consular, border and military officials head to region after threats of reprisals against Israel by Hezbollah and Iran The UK has stepped up preparations for a possible evacuation of British citizens from Lebanon in the aftermath of last week’s assassinations in Beirut and Tehran – killings blamed on Israel that […]
Disorder spread through several UK cities on Saturday, Yvette Cooper said, pledging full support for police Rioters will “pay the price” for the wave of violent clashes that has spread across the UK, ministers warned on Saturday, after a day in which police battled rival groups of demonstrators in the […]
US secretary of defense pulls rank and withdraws agreements for trio accused of involvement in terror attacks US secretary of defense Lloyd Austin has revoked a plea deal for three men accused of being involved in the 9/11 attacks, according to a memo sent to the Susan Escallier, who is […]
Overturned car set alight and beer barrels and stones thrown at police amid face-off with hundreds of demonstrators Eight people have been arrested in Sunderland for offences including violent disorder and burglary after another night of rioting and disorder in parts of the UK. Three police officers were taken to […]
Trevor Morris is first in public inquiry to defend police who formed intimate relationships under false identities A former undercover police officer has criticised the Metropolitan police commissioner for apologising to the women who were deceived into sexual relationships by undercover officers. The criticism was made at a public inquiry […]
Khelif due to face Hungary’s Hamori in quarter-final Lin Yu-ting, also at centre of controversy, wins first bout Latest medal table | Live Paris schedule | Full results The Hungarian Boxing Association has protested to the International Olympic Committee over its decision to allow the Algerian fighter Imane Khelif to […]
British team take gold medal tally to nine for the Games Team firmly on a trajectory for a record haul Britain’s runners made a blistering start to the track events in the Stade de France, building on seven medals, including three golds, claimed by Team GB on a fabulous Friday […]
US secretary of state Antony Blinken says there is ‘overwhelming evidence’ González beat Nicolás Maduro in last weekend’s presidential election The US government has recognised Edmundo González Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by government-controlled electoral authorities who declared Nicolás Maduro the victor. “Given […]
Fears asylum seeker accommodation may come under threat from ‘mindless thuggery’ of agitators Police forces have been urged to step up patrols outside mosques and asylum seeker accommodation amid plans for at least 19 far-right rallies across England in coming days. Violent demonstrations have spread from Southport to London, Hartlepool, […]