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, […]
Corporation explores possible legal action to recover salary from broadcaster who was paid for five months after arrest The BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, has said the corporation will “look at all options” for recovering pay from the disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards. Davie said the corporation was exploring the possibility […]
Andy Murray loses doubles match to finish his career JK Rowling weighs in on 46-second boxing contest Latest medal table | Live Paris schedule | Full results Paris saw the best of Olympic sport as Andy Murray ended his career with one last night under the floodlights and US superstar […]
Several foreigners and Russian political prisoners released as Germany frees hitman Vadim Krasikov as part of deal Russia prisoner swap – latest updates The largest prisoner swap between Russia and the US since the cold war has taken place, as 16 people were freed from Russian custody including the Wall […]
Leader says ‘perverse and macabre’ electoral rivals are stoking protests as US official calls for governments to acknowledge Edmundo González Urrutia as election winner Nicolás Maduro has gone on the offensive after suspicions that he stole last Sunday’s presidential election plunged Venezuela into turmoil and diplomatic isolation, blaming the unrest […]
Lola Anderson fulfils late father’s faith in quad sculls Team GB chalk up five more medals, including two golds Latest medal table | Live Paris schedule | Full results The British rower Lola Anderson choked back tears as she told of her pride in fulfilling her late father’s faith in […]