Archer could consider future if stop-start’ pattern persists

Jofra Archer has hinted another year of persistent injury setbacks could lead him to question his future as the fast bowler looks to stage his latest comeback for England in time for this summer's T20 World Cup defence.

Appleby's pick pipped on the line but future remains rosy

He had just seen his filly Dance Sequence, the third-favourite for the 1,000 Guineas, beaten in her Classic trial by the 18-1 outsider Pretty Crystal, but Charlie Appleby was still in a positive frame of mind after the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket yesterday, about Dance Sequence and life in general.

De Bruyne cancels out Rodrygo's opener as epic clash goes to wire

With 72 minutes on the clock, an increasingly fervent Manchester City support announced who they were and promised to fight until the end.

Brasher urges protesters to avoid disrupting 'force for good' event

Race director predicts record fundraising year and reveals tribute to Kelvin Kiptum

Winter wondering Surprise, big-name exit is a sign of football media's fractured evolution

For more than three decades, English football media was a Winter wonderland.

Everton on the brink Questions over club's future as urgent as ever

Everton fans are used to the club's owner, Farhad Moshiri, telling them that better times will be arriving soon. He began his reign in 2016 promising to give fans \"whatever I have\" - the type of soundbite he would continue to deliver during the following eight years.

IMF urges fiscal discipline as elections loom around world

The International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Britain and other countries facing elections this year to avoid voter giveaways that might pose risks to their public finances.

Czech billionaire offered to buy owner of Royal Mail

The owner of Royal Mail received a £3bn takeover offer from a Czech billionaire who has stakes in Sainsbury's and West Ham United football club.

Aung San Suu Kyi has left prison for house arrest, claims junta

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest, according to the military junta.

Heir to Dutch throne spent year in Madrid over concern for her safety

The heir to the Dutch throne, Catharina-Amalia, Princess of Orange, spent over a year in Spain as the Dutch royal family grappled with threats to her safety, according to media in the Netherlands.

'Epic' Emerson Evicted seal's 126-mile swim to his favourite flowerbed

Last week, gun-wielding conservation officers stuffed a 225kg (500lb) elephant seal in the back of a van, drove him along a winding highway in western Canada and left him on a beach \"far from human habitation\".

Meloni accused of using Italian broadcaster as voice for far right

The European Commission has been urged to investigate alleged attempts by Italy's far-right government to turn the public broadcaster, Rai, into a \"megaphone\" for the ruling parties before the European elections.

Russian oil tankers risk environmental havoc in Baltic, says Swedish minister

Russia appears prepared to create environmental havoc” by sailing unseaworthy oil tankers through the Baltic Sea in breach of all maritime rules, the Swedish foreign minister has said.

Paris accused of 'social cleansing' before Olympics as hundreds evicted from France's biggest squat

Police have evicted hundreds of people from the biggest squat in France, in a southern suburb of Paris, prompting fresh accusations from charities that authorities are seeking to clear refugees, asylum seekers and homeless people from the capital before the Olympics.

Nasa data reveals razed villages as fire becomes 'weapon of war' in Sudan

The number of villages destroyed or severely damaged by fire in Sudan has risen sharply in recent weeks, suggesting the country's conflict is intensifying as it enters its second year.

Birth of the new banger A first taste of lab-grown pork fat cell sausages

Even before I see the sausages, I am greeted by their meaty, rich aroma.

US and UK complicit in detentions at camps in Syria where torture rife’

The US and UK are complicit in the detention of thousands of people, including British nationals, in camps and facilities in north-east Syria where disease, torture and death are rife, according to Amnesty International.

'It wasn't realistic' Daughter appalled by pursuit of frail mother

Rose Chitseko's mother, who is 93 this month, was always meticulous about her money. As a child during the second world war, she learned to hold on to the pennies in her pocket. It was a trait she later held dear as a single mother with bills to pay.

Here comes the son: Beatles’ children unite for new song

The most famous songwriting credit in history, Lennon-McCartney, has been resurrected - though for a song written by the Beatles' sons.

Football mentoring can boost wellbeing of troubled pupils’

Intensive mentoring for troubled schoolchildren using football kickabouts can significantly increase wellbeing and deliver happiness boosts equivalent to an unemployed adult getting a job, a study has found.

Unrwa Cutting support has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in peril - Nandy

Lisa Nandy, the UK's shadow minister for international development, has called for support for the UN relief agency, Unrwa, warning \"time has run out for hundreds of thousands\" of Palestinians in Gaza.

Military Israel deploys extra weapons for offensive against Rafah

Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing for its long-threatened ground offensive on Rafah, currently the only place of relative safety for at least 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians.

Shift in sport highlighted by 1924 letter from black Olympian

For many people the 1924 Paris Olympics will thanks to the 1981 film Chariots of Fire - always be associated with slow-motion images of British runners beating the Americans against the odds while Vangelis' score plays in the background.

Mileage miracle Campervan with nearly 1m on the clock

The owners of VW often campervans become deeply attached to their characterful vehicles, regarding them as companions in adventure, workhorses, part of the family.

NHS crisis drives surge in demand for private care

Britain's health cover market has grown by £385m in a year as the NHS crisis has prompted more people to seek out private medical treatment and a boom in demand for dental insurance, according to a report.

Family calls decision to edit Grenfell Tower out of TV advert 'insulting'

Grenfell Tower has been edited out of a TV advert in a move described as \"insulting\" by a family bereaved by the June 2017 disaster.

NatCon Brussels court overturns closure of conference

A radical rightwing conference that was addressed by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman as police arrived to close it down resumed yesterday after a Brussels court overturned a local mayor's attempt to stop it.

'It's not a good look' Some Tory MPs uneasy over line of personal attack

One of the most senior politicians in the Labour party is facing persistent questions about her personal affairs.

Compensation to passengers for rail delays passes £100m

Compensation paid to passengers for train delays in Britain has reached record levels, with annual payouts surpassing £100m and claims for delayed or cancelled trains growing.

Gene editing crops' colour could aid weeding robots, report says

Genetically engineering crops to be colourful could help farmers produce food without pesticides as it would make it easier to spot unwanted weeds, scientists have said.