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How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Late goals add shine as Liverpool beat spirited Barnsley in FA Cup

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests

1 hour agoShareSaveBecky MortonPolitical reporterShareSaveHome OfficeA crackdown on migrants working in the UK illegally has led to a surge...

Allen too good for Williams at Masters, Zhao also through

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales' Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.

Spurs set to beat Villa to £35m Gallagher

Tottenham expect to complete a 40m euros (£35m) deal for former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international's signature.

Four NHS trusts declare critical incidents over high demand

The NHS trusts in Surrey, Kent and Sussex cite increased flu and norovirus cases, and staff sickness.

Police to no longer have routine access to rape victims’ counselling notes

Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.

Starmer threatens to ‘control’ Grok if Elon Musk’s X keeps creating sexual images

Sir Keir Starmer has threatened to "control" X's AI chatbot Grok if Elon Musk's social media platform continues to...

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK

Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.

Koepka to make PGA return in January under new scheme

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.