Kremlin plays down Trump’s nuclear rhetoric as US envoy set to visit Moscow
The comments come as Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine or face sanctions edges closer.
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India win all-time classic despite Woakes heroics
England are denied a record-breaking run chase by an irresistible India, who snatch victory by six runs in one of the most dramatic conclusions in Test cricket history.
‘Here he comes!’ – Watch as Woakes walks out to bat one-handed
Watch the moment Chris Woakes walks to the crease to bat for England one-handed after sustaining a shoulder injury during the fifth Test against India at The Oval.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP
The Highlands MSP said she did not want to “miss any more of the precious early years of family life”.
‘They think they’ve got him!’ – Smith caught as India break through
Jamie Smith is given out for two after an umpire’s review to give India their first wicket of day five, needing three more dismissals for victory, whilst England need 27 runs to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval.
Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling
The money will pay for up to 300 additional National Crime Agency officers and new technology and equipment.
Men in court over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl
Two men are charged by Warwickshire Police over the attack in Nuneaton on 22 July.
Car finance compensation plan ‘completely impractical’, warns trade body
Many firms and individuals may no longer have records going back to 2007, the car finance industry says.
Green shoots for Man Utd or another false dawn?
Manchester United have looked better in pre-season – are they green shoots of recovery, or is it another false dawn?
Swiatek becomes latest seed to fall at Canadian Open
Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek becomes the latest seed to fall at the Canadian Open as she loses to Clara Tauson in the fourth round.