Rugby players launch legal fight over brain injuries
A group of 35 former amateur players claim they are suffering neurological impairments, including early-onset dementia, caused by playing the game.
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HK cops up fight on ‘fake news’
The system appears to be modelled on the strict censorship model employed in mainland China.
I’m unable to resist attractive women, Giggs tells court
In extraordinary testimony, disgraced football great admits he’s never been faithful in any relationship, says embarrassing ‘Blackmail’ email was just a joke.
Ukraine coming to free Crimea: Kyiv
A series of enormous explosions, including that of a military ammunition dump, are only the start of a campaign to free the territory Vladimir Putin annexed, Ukrainian officials say.
Rogue states make a mockery of western economic warfare
Ships are switching off their transponders while China secretly buys commodities at a discount. Latvian blend? That’s how sanctioned Russian oil is being disguised.
Putin rewards mums of 10 kids – with a catch
Putin revives the Soviet-era Mother Heroine award as Russia faces a demographic crisis – but women will only receive it if all their children survive.
US serves nuclear warning with long-range missile test
The launch of the unarmed Minuteman III ICBM was directed into the Pacific in a show of force to China and Russia.
New jab to help fight variants
The world-first approval of a next-generation Covid-19 vaccine has been welcomed by experts, who urged Britons to take up the offer of a booster dose.
Mayor welcomes capital’s citizens back to ‘a safer city’
The Ukrainian capital is ready to welcome its citizens back after six months of war, mayor Vitali Klitschko says.
‘Hustler-in-chief’ wins Kenya election
Protests erupted and four poll watchdogs resigned after the Deputy President was declared the winner over the establishment-backed candidate.
Two Andrew dramas ‘a feeding frenzy’
Royal circles worry dramatic adaptations of Prince Andrew’s BBC interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein will cause further distress to Queen Elizabeth and her family.
Rushdie felt safe years after emerging from hiding
Salman Rushdie said he regretted ever going into hiding. Then the long-dormant political firestorm that had once threatened to engulf him reignited.
West has allowed terrorists back: Petraeus
Afghanistan is in a ‘disastrous’ situation after the Taliban allowed al-Qa’ida to return and Islamic State is ‘very dangerous’, according to a former US commander.
Andrew and Harry a problem? What about Charles
The heir’s inability to understand how out of tune his pet causes can seem to a sceptical new generation may jeopardise the monarchy’s future.
Right Stuff courts lovelorn conservatives
A dating app created by former aides to Donald Trump will be launched next month, promising romance among people who see the world ‘the right way’.
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Dig evidence points to ‘St Peter’s birthplace’
The early church in Israel is thought to be located at ancient Bethsaida, near where Bible accounts describe Jesus performing the loaves and fishes miracle.
Ex-girlfriend denies plan to fall pregnant for cash
Kate Greville refutes defence lawyer’s claims and tells court of ‘utter hell’ living with former Manchester United star.
Iraqi actor attacks Economist’s ‘fat shaming’
Enas Taleb was described as ‘Rubenesque’ and the article said Arab men’s preference for her shape may have contributed to the Middle East’s obesity problem.
Video ‘proves’ Russian soldiers shelling nuclear plant
Ukraine’s atomic energy provider describes a ‘dangerous situation’ as the actions of occupying forces threaten a nuclear disaster with the potential to contaminate much of Europe.
Jones’s robots hinder glory, not private schools
In stirring the pot, England’s rugby union head coach has made some salient points – but the Australian has also revealed his own failings.
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