The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut

A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

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Pimblett blames ego for UFC loss to Gaethje

Paddy Pimblett reflects on his loss to Justin Gaethje as he returns to camp for his comeback fight in July.

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Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash

Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

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Electronic line-calling in Madrid wrong - Rybakina

Elena Rybakina says she does not "trust" the electronic line-calling system following a disputed decision in her win against Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open.

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Average rent up to nearly £1,000 in Plymouth

A housing charity boss says more and more people are struggling to find somewhere to live.

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Sawe smashes two-hour barrier to make history in London

Sabastian Sawe makes history as the first person to run a sub-two hour marathon in a competitive race at the London Marathon.

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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

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'Dad had a gun under his pillow' to protect largest UK medieval coin hoard

The Fishpool Hoard - consisting of more than 1,200 coins - was uncovered more than 60 years ago.

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Murdered toddler James Bulger's family find items from vandalised grave

The grave of James Bulger, who was murdered in 1993, has been vandalised twice, his family says.

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Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country

Witnesses report explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital, Bamako.

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Howe 'looks forward' to talks with Newcastle owners

Head coach Eddie Howe says he is looking forward to sitting down with Newcastle United's owners next week to "express things from my perspective".

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Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76

Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.

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Grocers aim for cost-of-living help 'with dignity'

Produce from Woking Community Grocery is offered to customers at a significantly reduced rate.

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Rangers captain Tavernier to leave in summer after 11 years

Captain James Tavernier announces he will leave Rangers at the end of the season, after 11 years at Ibrox.

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Could UK interest rates go up?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in 'old school battle'

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal.

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Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak

Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say

The band warned on Saturday that consuming the purées many be potentially "life-threatening".

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Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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Otter mayhem after 'challenging beast' sneaks into garden centre

A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

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Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

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No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

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Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup with ruptured Achilles

France striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup after suffering a rupture of the Achilles tendon during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.

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Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams

An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

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Refereeing in Atletico tie 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha

Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", says their forward Raphinha.

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Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze

Liz Kimmins acknowledged the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.

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Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'

Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.

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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears

The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

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Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats

Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win.

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Australian teenager Gout faster than Bolt at 18

Australian 18-year-old sprinter Gout Gout goes quicker than Usain Bolt did at the same age to win at his national championships.

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Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel

A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday.

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Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season

The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.

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Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?

And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

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Cardoso takes nine wickets in T20 international

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.

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How do student tuition and maintenance loans work?

There has been a growing debate around the repayment terms of Plan 2 student loans in England.

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Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

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UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories

Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

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'I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap'

Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.

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What do businesses want ahead of the election?

Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

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How the Iran war affects your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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I Am Maximus & Nick Rockett head Grand National confirmations

The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the five-day confirmations for Saturday's race at Aintree.

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Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar

An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours.

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Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest.

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'Let's do it' - Wilder calls out Joshua after win

Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua "let's do it" following the American's points victory over Derek Chisora.

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Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

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Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits

Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

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BBC announces editor of Radio 4's Today programme

Rebecca Keating has worked at the BBC for 20 years and calls her new role an "immense privilege".

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Reform spokesperson sacked after Grenfell comments

A group representing the bereaved of Grenfell call Simon Dudley's comments "ignorant and callous".

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NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.

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Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

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