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McIlroy insists he will walk away from golf before he is 50

As Tiger Woods begins his recovery from yet another injury, Rory Mcllroy has firmly dismissed any notion of his own career stretching into his 50s.

Driouech's deft chip earns PSV draw but Arsenal march on

On a night when Arsenal ended the game with four left-backs on the pitch, this may not have been the biggest stage of Raheem Sterling's illustrious career.

'Our aspiration is to win the tournament...that's not changed'

Luke Cowan-Dickie back in for Jamie George at hooker; Ben Curry returns at flanker, Ben Earl shifts to No 8 and Tom Willis is on the bench.

Formula One 'I'm a competitive guy, I like to be good at everything I do'

Ollie Bearman has a full-time drive in F1 with Haas at the age of 19 but has made plenty of sacrifices to get there

City watchdog drops 'name and shame' for firms under scrutiny

The UK's financial watchdog has bowed to pressure and ditched a plan to frequently \"name and shame\" companies it is investigating.

Poor results at Puma and Zara owner amid fears demand in US is slowing

Unexpectedly poor results from the sports brand Puma and the fashion group Inditex, which owns Zara, have fuelled fears about slowing consumer appetite in the US amid uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs.

Regulators Say They Will Not Impose New Diversity Regulations on Financial Sector

The City's top two regulators have said they will not bring in new diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms because they want to avoid imposing extra \"regulatory burdens\" and costs, in the latest sign of a retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups.

UK's Housing Market Slows as Stamp Duty Deadline Looms

Momentum in the UK housing market slowed last month as confidence was dampened by a looming stamp duty deadline and concerns over stubbornly high interest rates and the world economic picture.

President of Ecuador allies with US mercenary for 'war on crime'

Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, has announced a \"strategic alliance\" with the Donald Trump-supporting founder of the private military firm Blackwater, supposedly to reinforce his controversial \"war\" on crime.

I feel utter anger Move to boycott US spreads far

\"I feel utter anger. I cannot go on with this feeling inside. I cannot just go and play a tour of beautiful concerts,\" he said, descri# his horror at the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump.

FCA Has Retreat Too Far On Plans To Name And Shame Firms Under Investigation

Lobbying victories for the City do not come much more comprehensive.

Starmer faces MPs' anger over major cuts to welfare

Exclusive PM could see huge rebellion as dozens call on No 10 to rethink

Diplomatic escapology

How UK and France repaired vital alliance

Greenland's Voters Deliver Shock After Election in Shadow of Trump Threats

Greenland has voted for a total overhaul of its government in a shock result in which the center-right Democrats more than tripled their seats after a dramatic election campaign fought against the backdrop of Donald Trump's threats to acquire the island.

Spinal Tap II Teaser Promises Rock Revival Will Turn It 'Up to 11'

A teaser has been released for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues as singer-songwriters Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are confirmed to be joining the rock mockumentary sequel.

Ex-Barclays boss had sex with member of Epstein's staff in New York apartment

The former chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, has admitted to having sex with a member of Jeffrey Epstein's staff in an apartment owned by the child sex offender's brother in New York, a court has heard.

EV battery company Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden

The electric vehicle battery startup Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking the end of a company once seen as Europe's best hope of challenging the dominant Asian battery industry.

Day three Il Est Francais can land classy Ryanair Chase

While the Gold Cup tomorrow revolves around the odds-on Galopin Des Champs and his bid for a third consecutive success, the Ryanair Chase over two and a half miles today is more open, with live contenders from Britain, Ireland and France, and the prospect of seeing Il Est Francais tackling Cheltenham for the first time, with top-class opponents including Fact To File and Protektorat in hot pursuit, is one to savour.

Former Philippine president in ICC custody after arrival in Netherlands

The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has landed in the Netherlands, where he will face accusations of crimes against humanity at the international criminal court for overseeing death squads in his bloody \"war on drugs\".

Action urged to boost 'perilous' teacher numbers in England

Teachers are abandoning the classroom in England over worsening pupil behaviour, stagnant pay and inflexible working practices, leaving vacancies at their highest rate on record, according to a critical report.

Concern that outbreak of measles in rural Texas will spread rapidly

Texas doctors say they are worried about measles spreading to population centers in an outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects to \"expand rapidly\".

Hillsborough claims of police misconduct upheld, families told

Multiple allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.

BBC apologises to former staff for failing to act on reports of stalking

The BBC has issued a \"full and unreserved apology\" to four female former employees after admitting it did not do enough to protect them from a presenter who was later jailed for stalking Jeremy Vine.

Dozens killed as Pakistan frees hostages taken in train hijacking

An operation to rescue hundreds of people taken hostage when a train was hijacked by a separatist militant group in remote south-west Pakistan has ended with dozens killed in the onslaught, a spokesperson for the army said last night.

Theatre review Slow explosion of tragedy in classic tale of family torment

The Glass Menagerie Yard theatre, London ★★★★☆

Too hot to handle? Saucepan sparks navy bomb team alert

The Royal Navy's bomb disposal squad was scrambled after \"potential ordnance\" was found on a Dorset beach - only to find it was an upturned saucepan.

British police question Russian captain of ship that hit oil tanker

Police were questioning the Russian master of a container ship yesterday over the North Sea collision as salvors planned to board the second stricken vessel to assess the damage.

'One day I'll tell you.' Cautious Zelenskyy keeps his barbs subtle and the US on side - for now

Britain and France have been working on how to deal with a volatile Trump. Part of the advice has been for Zelenskyy to talk less

EU fights back against American tariffs with €26bn 'countermeasures'

The EU has announced it will impose trade “countermeasures” on US goods worth up to €26bn (£22bn) in retaliation to Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, escalating a global trade war.

Borthwick's plan for three No 10s to keep title bid alive

Steve Borthwick is prepared to unleash his triple threat of No 10s simultaneously against Wales on Saturday, with the head coach insisting England are heading to Cardiff intending to win the Six Nations title.