IIHF president confirms Olympic ice hockey arenas may not be fully ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, with reduced seating and NHL concerns over ice quality and dimensions. Read the latest updates.
Chelsea are preparing a massive £135m move for Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior. Meanwhile, Real could use the funds to target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. Full transfer rumours inside.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was jeered by fans amid a contract standoff and links to Arsenal and Chelsea. Manager Xabi Alonso addresses the situation and the forward's future.
Marvin Ducksch scores twice as Birmingham City end their winless run with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Championship leaders Coventry City in a Midlands derby. Read the full match report.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler defends his PDC World Darts Championship crown, thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1 in a one-sided final to claim a historic £1 million prize. Read the full match report.
Arttu Välilä's overtime winner seals Finland's dramatic 4-3 victory over two-time defending champions USA in the world junior quarter-finals. Read the full match report and semi-final preview.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Magnus Carlsen overcomes dramatic mishaps to secure a historic double at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in Doha, claiming his 19th and 20th world titles. Discover how the Norwegian chess genius triumphed.
Former ABC journalist Ben Collins recounts his transformative four-year journey to become a junior doctor at age 51, sharing the challenges and profound moments of medical training. Discover his unique story.
Elite junior tennis players are increasingly opting for online schooling, offering flexibility but raising questions about childhood and social development. Explore the benefits and quiet costs.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
Rob Cross advances to the PDC World Darts Championship third round. Meanwhile, Joe Cullen's explosive 'cheating' accusation against Mensur Suljovic sparks controversy. Full report from Alexandra Palace.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS's busiest period will follow the final day of junior doctors' strikes. He calls the BMA's stance 'hardline' while defending his own tough negotiation position.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is coping during the junior doctors' strike but warns of a difficult recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest.
Financial gifts can be the most impactful Christmas presents for children. Discover how to give cash, from Junior SIPPs for babies to prepaid cards for teens, and potentially grow your gift tenfold.
Dave Chisnall hit 11 maximums but still lost 3-2 to Ricardo Pietreczko at Alexandra Palace. Get all the drama from a shocking PDC World Darts Championship exit.
English darts player Dom Taylor has been expelled from the PDC World Darts Championship following an adverse analytical finding. Read the full statement and tournament implications.
Over 90% of BMA Scotland's resident doctors have backed strike action in January, demanding a credible pay offer. Health Secretary Neil Gray expresses disappointment and calls for talks.
The Guardian has issued corrections for several articles, including the date a critical incident was declared at Royal Stoke University Hospital and clarifying the junior doctors' strike is in England only. Read the full list of amendments.
Darts sensation Beau Greaves reveals the moment she realised she could compete with the best. Read her inspiring journey to the 2025 PDC World Championship.
Beloved children's characters like the Teletubbies and Toy Story aliens have taken over the stands at Alexandra Palace for the World Darts Championship. Discover how fancy dress has become a key part of the event's carnival atmosphere.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, coinciding with a record flu season. NHS leaders warn of severe strain on hospitals, as the government and BMA trade accusations.
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
Stefan Bellmont makes history as the first Swiss winner at the PDC World Darts Championship, stunning five-time champion Raymond van Barneveld. James Wade also progresses.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors reveal the brutal reality of working in a 'war zone' NHS, striking over pay and conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting's criticism labelled 'harmful' as the service reaches breaking point.
Londoners are urged to get flu vaccines as junior doctors' strikes strain NHS services during record seasonal flu hospitalisations. Attend appointments unless told otherwise.
Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.
The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.