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Ryan Giggs outside Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court

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Ryan Giggs assault trial: ‘a story of control and coercion’

Former Manchester United star accused of subjecting ex-girlfriend to ‘litany of abuse’

9 Aug 2022

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Mohammed bin Salman: a ruthless reformer

De facto leader of Saudi Arabia is rehabilitating his image after years as international ‘pariah’

9 Aug 2022

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A guide to Elon Musk’s big family

Tesla founder has a ‘complicated’ relationship history

2 Aug 2022

Keeper Mary Earps and the England players gatecrashed Sarina Wiegman’s press conference

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Sarina Wiegman: England’s ‘one of a kind’ supercoach

Lionesses boss could be in line for a new contract after masterminding Euro triumph

1 Aug 2022

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In Depth

The Wagatha Christie libel case: a timeline

Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney after ‘modern-day whodunnit’ trial

29 Jul 2022

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In Depth

Inside Chequers: the country estate where Boris Johnson held his ‘farewell bash’

Outgoing PM under fire for missing emergency Cobra meeting on heatwave to throw leaving party

18 Jul 2022

Narayana Murthy with wife Sudha and son Rohan

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How Rishi Sunak’s in-laws made their billions

Tory leadership frontrunner’s father-in-law hailed as the ‘Steve Jobs of India’

18 Jul 2022

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Cameron Smith poses with the Claret Jug after winning The Open at St Andrews

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Cameron Smith: Aussie ‘mullet man’ storms to victory at The Open

Smith secured his first major title after holding off Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy at St Andrews

18 Jul 2022

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In Depth

Ivana Trump obituary

Czech-born former model, and Donald Trump’s first wife, dies aged 73

15 Jul 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

The future for Carrie Johnson after ‘pressure cooker’ of Downing Street

‘Time to shine’ for prime minister’s wife as September exit day is announced

12 Jul 2022

Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after winning Wimbledon for a seventh time

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Nadal vs. Djokovic vs. Federer: grand slam wins and career records

Novak Djokovic wins his seventh Wimbledon title – and 21st grand slam

10 Jul 2022

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Kyrgios: a foul-mouthed bully or tortured genius?

The Australian has thrilled and appalled on his run to the Wimbledon final

8 Jul 2022

Cameron Norrie celebrates his win against David Goffin

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The big match

Djokovic vs. Norrie: semi-final preview and predictions

Can the British No.1 stun the defending champ and reach Sunday’s final?

7 Jul 2022

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Today’s big question

What will Boris Johnson do after leaving Downing Street?

The PM is due to quit No. 10 this autumn

7 Jul 2022

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Chris Mason: who is the BBC’s new political editor?

Long-time correspondent and presenter seen as safe pair of hands during time of transition

5 Jul 2022

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In Depth

How R. Kelly escaped justice for decades

Singer jailed for 30 years for sexually abusing multiple fans

30 Jun 2022

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Deborah James: tireless cancer campaigner dies aged 40

The bowel cancer campaigner raised millions for cancer research charities

29 Jun 2022

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in 2005

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Ghislaine Maxwell: from high society to ‘hell-hole’ Brooklyn jail

British socialite has already spent two years in prison accused of enabling Jeffrey Epstein

29 Jun 2022

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The richest man in Ukraine sues Russia

Steel magnate says invasion has cost him billions and violated his property rights

28 Jun 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

Who killed Jill Dando?

French court papers suggest the murderer may have mistaken Dando for another BBC journalist

28 Jun 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

The most expensive divorces in the world

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is to divorce for the fourth time

24 Jun 2022

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What has Serena Williams been doing?

The tennis great made a surprise return to the court this week after a year away

22 Jun 2022

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Mick Lynch: the veteran trade unionist leading rail walkouts

The RMT has reportedly balloted for strike action 200 times under Lynch’s leadership

21 Jun 2022

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In Depth

The rise and fall of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

Duchess of York said the family is ‘a united front’ despite Epstein scandal

15 Jun 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

Rebel Wilson and the The Sydney Morning Herald

Wilson found herself in ‘a very hard situation’ as Australian newspaper sought details of new partner

13 Jun 2022

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Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy

The most important woman in tech is leaving Meta. Will she be missed?

10 Jun 2022

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Katharine Birbalsingh: the controversial social mobility tsar

Education reformer has hit the headlines throughout her career

9 Jun 2022

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Why we’re talking about . . .

TikTok and the £50k curry: how Johnny Depp has begun his comeback

Actor has made a number of public appearances since his libel victory over his ex-wife

7 Jun 2022

Kylian Mbappe has signed a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain

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The most valuable footballers in the world

PSG star Kylian Mbappé leads the way in football’s estimated transfer value list

7 Jun 2022

Iga Swiatek poses with the French Open trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

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Iga Swiatek: the unstoppable superstar of women’s tennis

Polish world No.1 is now on a 35-game winning streak after her French Open triumph

6 Jun 2022

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Messi vs. Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and trophies

Everything you need to know about the star footballers

6 Jun 2022

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Talking point

Forgiving Prince Andrew: can the country ever move on?

Justin Welby back-pedalled after his call for forgiveness sparked an angry backlash

1 Jun 2022

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In Depth

The most popular British royals as jubilee begins

The Queen remains nation’s favourite while Harry and Meghan’s popularity plummets

1 Jun 2022

Lester Piggott at Ascot Racecourse in June 1964

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Lester Piggott: the remarkable career of ‘Old Stoneface’

Britain’s ‘finest’ jockey was also a figure ‘dogged by controversy’

1 Jun 2022

People

Ryan Giggs assault trial: ‘a story of control and coercion’

Mohammed bin Salman: a ruthless reformer

A guide to Elon Musk’s big family

Sarina Wiegman: England’s ‘one of a kind’ supercoach

The Wagatha Christie libel case: a timeline

Inside Chequers: the country estate where Boris Johnson held his ‘farewell bash’

How Rishi Sunak’s in-laws made their billions

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Cameron Smith: Aussie ‘mullet man’ storms to victory at The Open

Ivana Trump obituary

The future for Carrie Johnson after ‘pressure cooker’ of Downing Street

Nadal vs. Djokovic vs. Federer: grand slam wins and career records

Kyrgios: a foul-mouthed bully or tortured genius?

Djokovic vs. Norrie: semi-final preview and predictions

What will Boris Johnson do after leaving Downing Street?

Chris Mason: who is the BBC’s new political editor?

How R. Kelly escaped justice for decades

Deborah James: tireless cancer campaigner dies aged 40

Ghislaine Maxwell: from high society to ‘hell-hole’ Brooklyn jail

The richest man in Ukraine sues Russia

Who killed Jill Dando?

The most expensive divorces in the world

What has Serena Williams been doing?

Mick Lynch: the veteran trade unionist leading rail walkouts

The rise and fall of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson

Rebel Wilson and the The Sydney Morning Herald

Sheryl Sandberg’s mixed legacy

Katharine Birbalsingh: the controversial social mobility tsar

TikTok and the £50k curry: how Johnny Depp has begun his comeback

The most valuable footballers in the world

Iga Swiatek: the unstoppable superstar of women’s tennis

Messi vs. Ronaldo: all-time goals, career stats and trophies

Forgiving Prince Andrew: can the country ever move on?

The most popular British royals as jubilee begins

Lester Piggott: the remarkable career of ‘Old Stoneface’

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