Few runs, and no fairytale, for Ireland in New York

Whatever game the teams are playing out here in New York City, it surely isn't the same one they have in the Indian Premier League.

Field of dreams Reality check for ICC in its romantic plan to draw American hearts to cricket

Thirty million does not go as far as you might hope in Manhattan, where it will just about stretch to a single Chelsea penthouse.

Investors awarded billions in public cash for losses related to climate laws, analysis finds

More than $100bn (£78bn) of public money has been awarded to private investors in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) courts, according to the most comprehensive analysis yet.

Not so Big Mac: Irish restaurant brings McDonald's down to size

The Irish fast food chain Supermac's has won a David v Goliath court battle with McDonald's over the use of the Big Mac trademark, paving the way for it to open outlets across Europe.

Gaza Hunger already causing mass deaths, report warns

Months of extreme hunger have already killed many Palestinians in Gaza and caused permanent damage to children through malnutrition, a food security report has found, even before famine is officially declared.

Israeli Flag Day march through Muslim Jerusalem inflames tensions

Thousands of Israeli religious nationalists paraded through Muslim parts of the Old City of Jerusalem in the annual Flag Day march yesterday, an event that threatens to trigger further violence in the Israel-Hamas war.

Gains expected for populists as Dutch kick off four days of polls

Elections to the world's only transnational assembly get under way in earnest today as Dutch voters go to the polls at the start of a four-day, 27-country ballot that will return 720 MEPS to the next European parliament.

'Acting like colonial rulers' How BJP lost in heartland

It was less than six months ago that Narendra Modi walked solemnly through the ornate surroundings of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state and one of its most politically crucial.

Foreign Office 'ineffective for Britons held abroad' - expert

Families of Britons arrested in controversial circumstances abroad should raise concerns promptly in public because Foreign Office \"quiet diplomacy\" is not effective, an expert has warned after the arrest of a former British Royal Marine in Dubai.

Rugby scores for children with Down's syndrome

A rugby team set up for young people with Down's syndrome has been described as a \"lifeline\" by parents who say there is a chronic lack of opportunities for their children.

Film stars call for funds for UK anti-harassment industry body

A collection of British film industry names, including Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Naomie Harris, have joined calls to ensure that funds will be available for a new independent organisation designed to combat harassment in the creative industries.

Man exiled in Turkey for 18 months can return to UK after Home Office U-turn

A man who has been exiled in Turkey, away from his British son, for more than a year, can return home after the government conceded it should never have excluded him.

Council failed to tell driver it towed away car a year ago

A woman was left without her car for a year because a council forgot to inform her it had been towed away due to roadworks.

'I'm not expecting a call from Nigel' Chancellor takes fight to doorstep

At the first three doors that Jeremy Hunt knocked on during his canvassing session in leafy Godalming this week were voters who said they would back the Conservatives.

A punch that landed Labour fights tax claim but why didn't Starmer? -

Labour mobilised a frantic counterattack on Rishi Sunak yesterday as it attempted to rebut misleading claims about potential tax rises, linking the prime minister's words to his conduct over Partygate and calling him a liar.

Cash is king: Charles's image appears on banknotes for first time

When Laurent Benson arrived in London from Belgium yesterday, on his to-do list was a trip to Threadneedle Street to exchange some old sterling at the Bank of England.

Amanda Knox conviction for slander of bar owner upheld by Italian court

A Florence court has upheld a slander conviction against Amanda Knox for wrongly accusing a bar owner of murdering the British student Meredith Kercher.

UN secretary general calls for global ban on ads for fossil fuel

Fossil fuel companies are the \"godfathers of climate chaos\" and should be banned from advertising similar to restrictions on tobacco, the UN secretary general said yesterday while delivering dire new warnings about global heating.

'It feels special': Team GB's Glover aims to wipe out memories of Tokyo with gold at Paris Olympics

Helen Glover is targeting Olympic glory in her fourth Games after being named yesterday in a revitalised Team GB squad for this summer's showpiece in Paris.

'An eternal debt Charles honours those who fell as D-day events get under way

At the dying of the day, as dark descended across the beaches of Normandy where the blood of so many thousands was spilt 80 years ago, each of the headstones of the 4,600 men lying in the Bayeux war cemetery was lit up aglow.

Confidence vote loss for Welsh first minister

The Welsh first minister, Vaughan Gething, has lost a confidence vote less than 12 weeks after taking office after a series of scandals that have called into question his judgment and transparency.

Sunak lied to country over Labour tax and spend plans, says Starmer

Counteroffensive seeks to regain control after PM's contentious claims

'Every Reason' To Think Netanyahu Prolonging War For Own Gain - Biden

Joe Biden has said there is "every reason" to draw the conclusion that Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political self-preservation.

Cyber-Attack Disrupts Seven NHS Hospitals In London

Major London hospitals have had to cancel operations and blood transfusions after being hit by a cyber-attack that led to them declaring it a "critical incident".

Excitement And Anxiety As China's Probe Heads Back From Dark Side Of The Moon

China's uncrewed Chang'e-6 probe has begun its journey back to Earth carrying the first samples from the far side of the moon, signalling a major achievement for Beijing's space programme.

Injury Forces Djokovic To Withdraw And Costs Him World No 1 Spot

Novak Djokovic, the world No 1 and defending champion, has been forced to withdraw from the French Open because of a torn medial meniscus sustained during his dramatic five-set win against Francisco Cerúndolo, the Argentinian 23rd seed, on Monday.

Leaders Clash On Migration, Tax And NHS In Ill-Tempered Debate

Starmer and Sunak also trade blows on cost of living and UK security

UK Universities Drop Down World Ranking Amid Funding Concerns

UK universities will have their international reputations dented and face possible closure because of continuing funding pressures, according to an authoritative league table that named Imperial College London as second in the world.

Slump In Clothing Sales To EU Since Brexit As Exporters Deterred - Study

UK exports of clothing and footwear to the EU have dived since Brexit, according to a new study that shows the extent to which complex regulations and red tape at the border have deterred companies from sending goods across the channel.

Swift's UK tour could fuel fraud bonanza, experts warn

The clamour to secure tickets for Taylor Swift's sold-out UK shows is expected to fuel a summer fraud bonanza as new figures showed a \"staggering\" £1.2bn was stolen from unwitting consumers in 2023.