Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

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Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team

England appoint former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong

The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography.

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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected

The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.

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Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.

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Pogacar will miss rest of season after Vuelta crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will not race again this season after suffering injuries including a fracture in his neck at the Vuelta a Espana.

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Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks, reports say

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.

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I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.

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Why England wing Caluori played on with detached wrist ligament

Wing sensation Noah Caluori says he played through the pain of a torn wrist ligament during his break-out season for Saracens and England

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Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis

Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

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Five moments that shaped Taylor's legendary career

From writing a letter to her idol as a 10-year-old to messaging a promoter on social media, here are five sliding doors moments that helped shape Katie Taylor’s career.

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Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi

Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

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England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick

Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.

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Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan

More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.

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Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville

A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

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Girl faces six-month recovery after 'freak accident' bus crash on holiday

Emma Williams says what happened to her daughter shows the importance of travel insurance.

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Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain

The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.

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Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter

British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.

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At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv warehouse

The attack sparked a series of explosions, prompting an investigation into whether ammunition was being stored on site.

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Norris signs new McLaren contract until 2030

Lando Norris signs a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

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