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Manchester to host world leaders at G20 summit in 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was pleased he would be welcoming US President Donald Trump to the city.

Being run over by pitch roller was ‘terrifying’ – Townsend

Townsend says he was lucky to only escape from under the roller with a few "bumps and bruises".

Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of ‘ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity’

The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with 'defensive' military support, says BurnhamImage source, NurPhoto via Getty ImagesByChris Mason, Political editor and Isabella Allen...

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

The prime minister says "defensive air-to-air refuelling" is to be provided following a request from Saudi Arabia, after it faced attacks from the Houthis in Yemen.

Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros

The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.

Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault inquiry

The Right Reverend Stephen Conway remains under investigation following a "safeguarding complaint".

Arrests as migrant boat reaches UK unintercepted

Five people have been detained and an investigation launched, the Home Office says.

Settling old scores with royals drives Spencer’s book, but Diana steals focus

What more revelations are going to appear now the full details of his Diana book are published?

Watch: Police raid organised crime targets in Teesside

Cleveland Police carried out one of their biggest raids in years, following the A66 crash that left two officers dead.

Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said further issues today "cause even greater concern" about the UK's air traffic control and the head of the organisation that runs it.

Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.