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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for the annual TUC feast with union leaders – but one important person is on the ‘naughty step’

Mick Lynch is. But Sharon Graham isn’t. Yet Mick’s union the RMT isn’t even affiliated to the Labour Party, while Sharon’s Unite is one...

World

Morocco earthquake: Inside Amizmiz, the tourist town ‘ripped apart’ and ‘expecting 2,000 dead’

A few months ago, my friend drove through Amizmiz on holiday. It was a lively, colourful and welcoming town, a stop-off for many who...

World

Ukraine war: More than 30 Russian drones launched on Kyiv in overnight air strikes

Ukraine’s air force has said Russia launched more than 30 drones on the country’s capital in overnight air strikes. For about two hours, Kyiv...

World

G20: India’s Modi relishes the spotlight amid doubts over what summit achieves

As a PR exercise, the G20 summit in New Delhi was a masterclass by Narendra Modi. At times, the Indian prime minister looked like...

World

How Morocco earthquake rescuers will be working as ‘golden period’ for survival ticks by

Rescue teams in Morocco are racing against a “golden period” to find survivors that is rapidly running out. As an engineer and rescue operations...

Inmate stabbed at HMP Wandsworth – days after terror suspect’s escape

An inmate has been stabbed at HMP Wandsworth, in the same week that a terror suspect escaped from the prison. The man was taken...

Business

Sleep technology provider tries to awaken interest from buyers

A British-based sleep technology business is being put up for sale by its London-listed owner in a deal that could fetch tens of millions...

UK weather: Beaches packed as seventh day of ‘unprecedented’ heatwave hits Kent coast

The UK has had its seventh day of consecutive 30C heat in September, according to Met Office readings. It comes after Saturday was provisionally...

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect to appear in court charged with escaping from HMP Wandsworth

Daniel Khalife is due to appear in court charged with escaping from custody at HMP Wandsworth. The 21-year-old terror suspect went missing from prison...

World

Morocco earthquake: Dad killed by rubble that hit his head as he tried to protect son

In the Moroccan village of Amizmiz, death has come in the most cruel way. An earthquake that struck with sudden violence, a wave of...

Politics

Prisoners moved out of Wandsworth jail after Daniel Khalife’s escape

About 40 prisoners have been moved out of Wandsworth prison after the escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told Sky...

Politics

Adam Boulton: The revolving door of education secretaries has created an environment as stable as crumbling concrete

The career of Education Secretary Gillian Keegan looks precarious following the sudden disruption of the start of the school year. After days of hesitation,...

Politics

Labour warned not to become ‘1990s tribute act’ to Tony Blair by union chief

A union chief has warned Labour not to become a “1990s tribute act” to Tony Blair if it wins the next general election. Sharon...

Politics

PM conveys to China ‘significant concerns’ about interference in UK parliamentary democracy – No 10

Rishi Sunak has conveyed to China’s premier his “significant concerns” about Chinese interference in the UK’s parliamentary democracy, according to No 10. It comes...

Sports

75 things for NASCAR’s 75th anniversary: What-ifs

Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterSep 8, 2023, 08:43 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010,...

Sports

Ewers leads Texas to upset of No. 3 Alabama

ESPN News Services Sep 9, 2023, 11:02 PM ET TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Quinn Ewers finished what he started last season, passing for 349 yards...

Sports

‘Disrespected’ Buffs batter Huskers, move to 2-0

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterSep 9, 2023, 06:13 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. BOULDER, Colo....

Sports

Cristobal ‘hopeful’ after Miami safety hospitalized

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterSep 9, 2023, 09:32 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University MIAMI GARDENS,...

Sports

Nemechek’s Xfinity win puts Kligerman in playoffs

Associated Press Sep 9, 2023, 08:43 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Kan. — John Hunter Nemechek dominated the Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway on...

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect who escaped from prison captured in west London

A terror suspect who escaped prison has been caught after 75 hours on the run. After several sightings of Daniel Khalife overnight, a plain-clothes...