Mayor of Greater Manchester faces 5pm deadline to seek permission to stand in upcoming by-election

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All the latest news, gossip and rumours from the January transfer window

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Keys and Pegula will go head-to-head in the fourth round of the Australian Open in a unique match-up

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The new U.S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump’s administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden

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With Keir Starmer floundering in the polls, Labour needs rescuing from the growing threat of Reform. Following news that a Greater Manchester constituency is up for grabs, Sean O’Grady asks if Andy Burnham could be its knight in shining armour

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Could an opening at a Greater Manchester constituency mark the first step of a long journey to Downing Street for the ‘King of the North’?

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Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With a path back to parliament opening up for Andy Burnham, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

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Wawrinka become the first man 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since 1978

Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets as he also equalled Roger Federer’s mark for wins at the Australian Open

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Meteorology agency issues extreme weather warning for one week

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Jamil says being able to ‘gossip and affirm and support one another’ in private exchanges is ‘a joyous part of womanhood’

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Nico Antic was bitten on both legs and suffered ’devastating injuries’

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Tommy Lee Walker, executed nearly 70 years ago, was innocent - officials have declared

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The tournament's "Heat Stress Scale" hit five, its highest threshold, early in the day and did not budge through the afternoon

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Agents are accused of using a 5-year-old boy as "bait" to arrest his father

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Campaigners are fighting for labiaplasty to be criminalised in the UK, claiming it is a form of female genital mutilation

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Massive cuts to aid have rocked the world of international development, writes Tabitha Ha. As the future of global health hangs in the balance, community voices must be front and centre

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Attack targets home of pro-government community figure near Afghanistan border

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Hobbycraft has reportedly removed children’s sand from sale to conduct testing

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Sources have insisted the bill will return, although opponents have claimed it can’t move forward without US support

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A 911 call sheds light on the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, an ICE detainee

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