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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office Sign up for US Breaking News email
‘Like a family’: De Zerbi credits players’ talk and bonding trip for improving Tottenham
Spurs off bottom after first win against Coventry Lampard unhappy Marmoush goal stood
Tottenham beat Coventry to claim first Premier League win of season – as it happened
The returning James Maddison scored a beauty, with Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies also on target as Spurs won in the league for the first time this season
Davies ensures Spurs off the bottom after first win of season against Coventry
Tottenham are level with Beyoncé at last. Progress is represented in Roberto De Zerbi’s side earning only their sixth home win in the Premier League since November 2024. Cynics will point out that this spectacular stadium has hosted as many Beyoncé gigs during that time, but Spurs are finally singin
Premier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?
Find out which of the English top-flight’s sharp shooters are firing their way up the goalscoring charts
Ultra-endurance athlete completes 900-mile swim along entire California coast
Catherine Breed began unprecedented journey at northern end of state, swimming 10 miles a day to reach other end in less than four months
French authorities announce partial curfews as PM blames ‘ultra-left’ for exploiting protests – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Macron criticises ‘unbridled violence’ after 2,400 arrests across France
NFL today: How to watch Commanders v 49ers, TV channels & live stream Monday 19 October
How will the Commanders and 49ers fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options
DoJ charges 28 green card holders in California over alleged voter fraud
Crackdown marks latest escalation in the Trump justice department’s push to target alleged noncitizen voting
Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes
Envelopes containing powder come weeks before midterms as federal agents try to identify who is behind campaign
Uefa demands Fifa releases documents relating to World Cup sell-off scheme
European governing body gives two-week deadline Letter addresses other issues including Balogun affair
No 10: Hegseth ‘wrong’ to say most non-US Nato soldiers didn’t fight in Afghanistan – as it happened
Downing Street delivered a rare rebuke to a senior member of Donald Trump’s administration
People scour strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships
At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours that they were carrying valuable goods
Stop ‘cash to trash’ housebuilding in Norfolk Broads, says Labour MP
Exclusive: Chris Hinchliff urges environment watchdog to block rules that will allow almost 16,000 new homes in one of UK’s most protected areas
Youth services in parts of England in state of emergency, children’s commissioner says
Rachel de Souza names Middlesbrough and Hounslow among hardest places in which to grow up and says some children are being ‘radically failed’
WSL talking points: pressure mounts on Slegers as Hemp closes on record
Another round of games and another disappointing draw for Arsenal while Manchester City sit top of the table with a 100% record
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
Republicans delay major action on abortion until after midterm elections, and Democrats focus on affordability
Premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Indi MP Haines injured – as it happened
This blog is now closed ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injured Helen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament What we know so far Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast
After the ITV exposé, see Reform’s fixation with ‘hate preachers’ as the stinking hypocrisy it really is | Owen Jones
Far-right extremism and rhetoric is coming from activists and unvetted councillors, but party leaders who peddle fear and rage can’t escape blame
US teens can access ‘nudify’ apps despite Apple and Google’s parental controls, report finds
Exclusive: Using test accounts acting as 13-year-olds, Tech Transparency Project downloaded 135 apps with features to generate nonconsensual nude imagery
Kawhi Leonard: a hero’s complicated return to the Toronto Raptors
The reunion between one of the best players of his generation and the team he helped make an NBA champion is an opportunity to change narratives
Vatican upholds excommunication of US deacon who resigned after son was molested by priest
Scott Peyton joined the Anglicans after the crime against his son. Then the Catholic church officially expelled him
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Florian Wirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Pierre Sage is under pressure at Crystal Palace
The fascinating tale of a heart that died twice: best podcasts of the week
How did two men who shared the same heart and the same wife end up dying the same way? Plus, inside the beef between ‘the Kennedys of Italy’