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Ministers are preparing new legislation that would allow Britain to proscribe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), following the EU’s decision to designate the organisation as a terror group.The Home Office has confirmed work is under way on a bill aimed at hostile state agencies such as the IRGC.However, officials have signalled the legislation will not be fast-tracked, despite mounting pressure and the IRGC’s role in Tehran’s violent suppression of protesters.Government sources said the draft law remains unfinished but is expected to be introduced later this year.Iran’s Foreign Minister reacted angrily to the EU’s move, branding it a “stunt” and…

Meanwhile, Richard Holdsworth has announced he is to step down as director of cricket with Cricket Ireland.Holdsworth first arrived at Cricket Ireland in 2011, spending 13 years as high performance director before taking up the director of cricket role two years ago.During his tenure, Holdsworth played a key role in building and professionalising Ireland’s elite cricket systems, including overseeing the development and implementation of central player contracts across men’s and women’s programmes.He was also central in the transition from associate member to a full member of the International Cricket Council in 2017 with Ireland’s men achieving Test status in the…

Ofsted has concluded there was no evidence of political bias at Bristol Brunel Academy, despite the school cancelling a planned visit by a Jewish Labour MP after threats of protests from staff and activists.Inspectors found the academy had “a deep understanding of fundamental British values”.Damien Egan, the vice-chairman of Labour Friends of Israel, had been due to visit the school in his constituency. The visit was called off after it emerged that the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the National Education Union were planning demonstrations, with members of staff threatening to to wear keffiyehs on the day.Ofsted launched the inspection after…

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England’s Lottie Woad is one shot behind leader Nasa Hataoka after the first round of the Tournament of Champions in Florida. Woad, 22, who only turned professional last summer and was invited to play at the opening LPGA tournament of the season in Orlando, is one of four players on five under par. Japan’s Hataoka claimed seven birdies for a round of 66 to lead on six under from Woad, Thai pair Chanettee Wannasaen and Atthaya Thitikul and Sweden’s Linn Grant. Woad had the lead thanks to six birdies through 14 holes but made her only bogey of the day…

President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer over the Prime Minister’s decision to visit China in a bid to reset relations with Beijing.The Republican criticised Britain’s push for closer ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) ahead of the premiere of the Melania documentary at the Trump-Kennedy Centre on Thursday evening.When asked by a reporter to comment on Sir Keir’s efforts, Mr Trump said it was “very dangerous for them to do that”.The Prime Minister’s three-day visit to China comes less than two weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a similar diplomatic…

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The prime minister is also front and centre of the Telegraph, which features a photograph of Sir Keir attending a ceremonial welcome in the Chinese capital, paired with the caption “Starmer among friends”. The paper has also launched a “Campaign for democracy”, and leads with a “revolt” over cancelled local elections around the UK. Councillors in Norfolk and Welwyn Hatfield have stood down “in protest” of the “axed” votes, and the Telegraph says others are considering taking similar action.”Capitulation in Beijing” declares the Mail, condemning what it says is a trip for the prime minister to “suck up to” China.…

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen was knocked out by Damon Heta on the opening night of the World Masters in Milton Keynes.The 36-year-old Dutchman – who won the Masters five times in a row between 2015 and 2019 – lost 3-1 to Australian number one Heta, who checked out 101 to seal his victory.World Championship runner-up Gian van Veen was solid on his Masters debut, progressing 3-1 past Ryan Joyce despite losing the first set, while former world champion Gerwyn Price racked up a three-dart average of 108.51 to defeat in-form James Hurrell.Jonny Clayton – last year’s beaten Masters…

Kemi Badenoch has been slammed for her “silly” and “sniping” attack on Reform UK defector Robert Jenrick.Speaking to GB News, broadcaster Carole Malone hit out at the Tory leader’s remarks made in her speech earlier this week, branding them “stupid”.Mrs Badenoch used the press conference as an opportunity to bash the three Reform UK defectors, branding them “drama queens”.Directly attacking Mrs Braverman, Mr Jenrick, and Mr Zahawi she swiped: “To those who are defecting, who don’t actually disagree with our policies, I will say, I’m sorry you didn’t win the leadership contest.”I’m sorry you didn’t get a job in the…