Benjamin Netanyahu has told his cabinet to start talks with Lebanon as soon as possible, even as the Israeli military says it is continuing operations in south Beirut. The latest …
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Gout and Kennedy renew rivalry as Jessica Hull targets a national title set in Sydney
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceAustralia’s top sprinters are set to clash again at the national championships in Sydney, while Jessica Hull looks to complete the full set of middle-distance crowns on a busy weekend …
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Israel orders evacuations in Lebanon as ceasefire doubts deepen in Middle East crisis
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceIsrael has told people to flee areas in Lebanon and says it is continuing operations in south Beirut, while ceasefire talks remain unsettled and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz …
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Gentleman’s Relish is discontinued, but Simpson’s in the Strand plans to keep serving a version
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceThe anchovy spread created in 1828 is being dropped after falling sales, but Jeremy King has asked Simpson’s in the Strand to make its own near-identical version for the reopened …
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The Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy begins title defence on day one at Augusta National
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceLive updates from the opening round at Augusta National as Rory McIlroy starts his title defence, while Carlos Ortiz endures a difficult start to his second Masters appearance.
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Winter Olympics must confront climate impact before snow disappears | George Timms
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceClimate change is already reshaping the Winter Olympics, and future host cities will face growing pressure to adopt clearer sustainability standards as snow becomes less reliable and the Games’ environmental …
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If you think politics shaped these Winter Olympics, just wait until LA 2028
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceThe Milano Cortina Winter Games closed with the usual Olympic ceremony of light, spectacle and unity. But as the flag passed to France, attention also turned to Los Angeles, where …
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Israel’s bombing of Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire draws widespread condemnation
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceIsrael’s bombardment of Lebanon in the hours after a US-Iranian ceasefire was announced has prompted global outrage, with more than 200 people killed and international humanitarian organisations warning over strikes …
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Healey says Russian warship escort suggests UK policy is having an impact on sanctions enforcement
by Adam Pierceby Adam PierceDefence secretary John Healey said the reported need for a Russian warship to escort sanctioned tankers through the Channel suggests UK measures are putting pressure on Moscow’s oil trade. Foreign …
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Augusta National’s strict traditions can seem over the top, but the Masters stands out this year as a quiet retreat from the noise surrounding golf and the wider world.
