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Prescod 'not taking drugs' for Enhanced Games

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:43
Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod says he will not take performance-enhancing drugs despite signing up for May's controversial Enhanced Games.

England do not have drinking problem - Broad

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:42
Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.

What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:30
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:20
UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:20
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

I'm not racist, says Reform politician who used Chinese slur

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:10
Laura Anne Jones apologised for using the slur, saying it was a term "used for a takeaway" when she was a child.

I'm not racist, says Reform politician who used Chinese slur

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:10
Laura Anne Jones apologised for using the slur, saying it was a term "used for a takeaway" when she was a child.

Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:09
Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president Yoon

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 13:09
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.

Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:53
The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.

Rogue roofer jailed for killing golfer in crash

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:45
Suzanne Cherry died after being hit by a van which had been pursued by police.

Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:43
An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.

Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour colleagues

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:39
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.

Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:39
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.

Amateur photographer's wildlife calendar raises £13k for hospice

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:32
Phil Laybourne has raised raised money for Thames Hospice since his late wife Gail was cared there.

Villagers in 'abyss' without TV and internet for six weeks

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 12:27
Openreach blame the rural location of Llanelidan in Denbighshire and landowner permissions for the delay.

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 11:53
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 11:39
Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.

Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 11:37
Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

Tue, 13/01/2026 - 09:58
Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

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