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Andy HowardWest of EnglandFamily handoutDawn Sturgess was poisoned by the nerve agent Novichok in 2018The unprecedented nerve agent poisonings of 2018 on British soil left their mark on those whose job it was to fathom what had happened. Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with Novichok, prompting the biggest counter terrorism policing investigation in history. The public health team in Salisbury and Amesbury, Wiltshire, had the daunting task of trying to keep thousands of people safe from an odourless, colourless, military-grade nerve agent which could have been anywhere.When – four months later – resident Dawn…

MLS suddenly became part of the global football conversation, with almost every Inter Miami game sold out immediately. Presence on their social media went from about two million to the 50 million it is today. Average MLS crowds went up by about 20% after Messi’s debut and global streaming doubled during his first 10 matches.Just as importantly the league ceased to be a minor curiosity and became an essential part of daily sports bulletins. Americans were finally taking their football seriously.In a system of dynamic pricing, tickets soared. Prices pre-Messi were about £40, while today they are between £150 and…

19 minutes agoShareSaveShareSaveA “gloves off” interview with Sir Keir Starmer leads the Observer. He tells the paper why he plans to “fight on” as prime minister and addresses his concerns about the growing support for Reform and the Greens.The Mail on Sunday leads with a plea from Thomas Markle to his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, to “see me one more time before I die”. Mr Markle – who is reported to have had his leg amputated during surgery – tells the paper he does not want to die “estranged” from Meghan.Senior barrister are accusing the justice secretary of misrepresenting…

Paris St-Germain might offer Manchester United a swap deal for Marcus Rashford, Liverpool will listen to offers for Ibrahima Konate, while Sergio Reguilon might join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.Paris St-Germain might offer 23-year-old France forward Bradley Barcola to Manchester United as part of a swap deal for England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, who is currently on loan at Barcelona. (Football Insider), externalFree agent Spanish defender Sergio Reguilon, 28, who was released by Tottenham in the summer, is close to signing for Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. (Marca – in Spanish), externalManchester United have rejected Roma’s initial approach for a loan…

A man has appeared in court accused of the murder of his son, who died 14 years after sustaining a severe head injury as a baby.Lejunae Wood, 42, of Wuppertal, Germany, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court after being arrested at Heathrow Airport and charged with the alleged murder of Leajunne Wood, who died aged 14 in 2021.Aged four months old, Leajunne was found to have life-changing injuries following an incident in December 2007 in Hayes, west London, according to the Metropolitan Police.At court, Mr Wood spoke to confirm his identity. He will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.Pathologist reports…

Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy said Mohamed Salah is “making it all about him” after the winger criticised the club and manager Arne Slot.Speaking after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, where he was an unused substitute, Salah said he feels like he has been “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool.Murphy said Salah has a right to be “emotional, angry and frustrated” after his third successive game on the bench, but urged the Egypt forward to “keep it in the four walls of the club”.”Knock on the manager’s door, see the owners, whatever you have to do, express your frustration,” Murphy…

Ministers have unveiled an £820 million funding package aimed at tackling rising youth unemployment by moving young benefit claimants into employment.The initiative will aim to provide skills training and work placements across the construction, hospitality and health and social care sectors for 350,000 young people currently receiving Universal Credit.From spring 2026, the Government will guarantee positions for up to 55,000 young people through state-backed employment schemes.Those offered assistance will also receive intensive support to help them secure employment.The initiative will aim to provide skills training and work placements across the construction, hospitality and health and social care sectors | GETTYHowever,…

One of Britain’s busiest ports has closed one of its terminals following a “berthing incident” caused by severe weather conditions.The incident took place on Friday at Terminal 5 of Holyhead Port on Anglesey, Stena Line Port announced, who said the terminal will remain temporarily closed to ensure safety.It added that the port “continues to facilitate the full sailing schedule for ferry operators”. Holyhead faced months of disruption after Storm Darragh hit Wales in December 2024, having only fully reopened in July after seven months of partial closure. Two berths at Holyhead were damaged hours before the height of a rare…

Shabaz Masoud beat Peter McGrail by unanimous decision to claim the vacant European super-bantamweight title in Monaco.Liverpool’s McGrail started the stronger before Stoke fighter Masoud grew into the fight.McGrail ensured the closing rounds were tight but the judges scored it 116-111 115-112 114-113 in favour of Masoud.It was Masoud’s first fight in 13 months, after injury meant a planned June meeting with McGrail was postponed, and now he has his eyes on a world title shot.”I’ve got big plans,” he said. “I’m struggling making super-bantamweight and I don’t mind moving up for a world title.”There’s a British world champion at…

Labour’s top union donor is weighing up a vote to officially cut ties from the party, posing a significant challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership.Senior figures within Unite are said to be discussing whether to call an emergency conference that could see the union vote on formally disaffiliating from the party.Sources say there is “intense frustration” with the Prime Minister among senior union figures as well as grassroots members.However, Labour MPs insist the party could regain Unite’s backing under a different leader, with one telling The Telegraph: “They would coalesce around one candidate on the Left of the party.”Sources say…