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The introduction of the independent football regulator cannot come soon enough for Wednesday. It was signed into law last month and will be officially launched later this year, with the Football Governance Act granting powers to a body independent from government and football authorities. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in …

Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN, and Jonathan Miller, Deputy Permanent Representative for Israel to the UN, addressed an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in New York. Mansour said that he whilst he appreciated the statements of support from fellow council members, it was “not …

Two men and one woman were killed by sea mines while swimming in Odesa, according to Ukrainian media. A local official confirmed the three had been killed by “explosive devices”, at beaches close to Zatoka, where recreational swimming is banned. The Black Sea has long been a popular holiday destination …

Karen Clough A large fire was seen spreading across Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh Firefighters are tackling a large fire on Arthur’s Seat in the centre of Edinburgh. The blaze was seen spreading rapidly across the hill in the city’s Holyrood Park. Supporters at the Hibernian v Kilmarnock match have been …

Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter Getty Images US fashion designer Willy Chavarria at The Mark Hotel before the 2025 Met Gala US fashion designer Willy Chavarria has apologised after a shoe he created in collaboration with Adidas Originals was criticised for “cultural appropriation”. The Oaxaca Slip-On was inspired by traditional leather …

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says he has not yet finalised his squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. After a comeback win over Scotland last week, Ireland were beaten by Canada in their final warm-up match before the tournament, which starts in England in two weeks’ time. But after …

Foreign criminals will face immediate deportation after receiving a custodial sentence, under new plans announced by the justice secretary. Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. The decision over whether they go on to serve …

European allies have rallied behind Ukraine in a renewed surge of support, insisting that any peace talks with Russia must include Kyiv. It comes as Donald Trump prepares to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. “The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without …

The White House is considering inviting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, according to reports in the US. The reports come a day after Washington and Moscow confirmed the US and Russian presidents will meet on Friday to discuss bringing about an end …

Protesters in support of hostages took to the streets of Jerusalem and marched towards Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence to voice their anger over the Gaza City takeover plan. Former soldier, Max Kresch, marched holding a sign that read “I refused”. “We’re over 350 soldiers who served during the war and …

England’s forward supremacy told as they powered to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. The Red Roses dominated in the maul throughout the match at Stade Guy Boniface, scoring their three first-half tries through forwards Morwenna Talling, Amy Cokayne and …

The US justice department has filed a subpoena ordering New York Attorney General Letitia James to testify about her civil fraud investigation into President Donald Trump, sources have told US media. James won a civil case against Trump in 2023 – before he returned to office – that accused him …

A Liverpool FC supporters’ group has written to the prime minister to complain about the planned appearance of political commentator Iain Dale at the Labour Party’s conference in the city. Spirit of Shankly (SOS) said it felt his appearance was inappropriate because a company he co-owned published books by former …

Julia Gregory BBC News South West Richard Green BBC News, South West Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood The gun licence was issued to Ronnie Kray on May 30 1964 Several items connected to notorious London gangsters the Kray twins are to come up for auction. A gun licence issued to gangster …

PA Media Fan zones were set up for ticket holders ahead of the live music on Friday night Wembley Stadium authorities said they were investigating allegations that hundreds of Oasis fans were able to sneak into a gig at the venue without a ticket. The Mancunian rockers recently played a …

Friends and family of Cole Cooper are attending the teenager’s funeral in Bonnybridge. The 19-year-old was reported missing in May sparking a major search operation. His body was discovered four weeks later in woods near Kilsyth Road in Banknock. A funeral mass will take place at St Joseph’s Catholic Church …

A mix of stories on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers. The i Paper leads with US Vice-President JD Vance’s trip to Britain where he met Foreign Secretary David Lammy. It spotlights Vance’s warning to the UK on the plan to recognise a Palestinian state: “I don’t know what that …

The 27-year-old has been in the wars this time around as well, breaking a bone in her hand. However, a less serious injury, earlier in the season, means she feels part of a group expedition, rather than a rehabbing soloist, as she works towards a different outcome. “It’s all fine …

Shaimaa Khalil Tokyo Correspondent Reuters Attendees at Saturday ceremony The mayor of Nagasaki has appealed for an end to the wars raging in the world on the 80th anniversary of the US atom bomb attack which destroyed the Japanese city. “Conflicts around the world are intensifying in a vicious cycle …

Police handout A cell search found a mobile with evidence Leone Wilkinson had been in a relationship with an inmate A prison probation officer who posed a “significant risk to prison security” by failing to mention her relationship with a prisoner when she got the job has been sentenced. Leonie …