Threat not over as ex-cyclone wreaks havoc on far north
Repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the far north coast, but forecasters warn the threat is not over as Queensland braces for more devastating floods. After days…
Trump says no more Venezuelan oil, money to go to Cuba
US President Donald Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and has suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with the United States, ramping…
India eyes smartphone source code in security overhaul
India is proposing requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures, prompting behind-the-scenes opposition from…
Ashes 2025-26: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards
Brainless moments, moral victories and tough lessons were abundant during a series that still provided plenty of drama Player of the series Travis Head was the boxing kangaroo at the…
Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory
Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s game From extinction to the impossible dream of becoming the greatest…
Coco Gauff beats Iga Swiatek but Poland best US to reach United Cup final
Gaudff wins 6-4, 6-2 but loses in doubles Sabalenka into Brisbane final; Alcaraz beats Sinner in exhibition A statement victory for Coco Gauff over her great rival Iga Swiatek proved…
Manchester United frustrate Arsenal in WSL after Jayde Riviere sees red
A team from Manchester and a team from London will have been pleased with this result, but neither of them were here. Manchester City and Chelsea were the real winners,…
Chelsea thrash Charlton to get Liam Rosenior era off to winning start
It sums up the uneasy state of affairs at Chelsea that the new head coach winning his first match in charge was not enough to stop the mutiny. This was…
Why Russia’s economy is unlikely to collapse even if oil prices fall
Hopes that tougher sanctions and lower oil prices could derail Putin’s war effort underestimate how far the Kremlin has rewired its economy Pacing inside the Kremlin last weekend, as news…
The hill I will die on: Decorative cushions and throws on hotel beds should be banned, immediately | Annabel Lee
Why spoil perfectly crisp, clean bedding with dusty old accessories that have been used by hundreds of strangers? Yuck Picture the scene: you enter a lovely clean hotel room. There…