Saracens edge Leicester as Carreras lights up Prem opening weekend
Saracens held off Leicester 40-38 in a 12-try contest, while Santi Carreras turned a Harlequins attack into a remarkable score for Bath.
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European heat pump sales rise as electricity costs shape adoption
Residential heat pump sales rose about 10.5% across 12 European countries in the first half of 2026, while policymakers sought to narrow the price gap between electricity and gas.
Scarlets resist WRU plan as west Wales faces one professional rugby licence
The WRU plans to reduce Wales’s men’s professional teams from four to three. Scarlets leaders say the case for making the west Wales clubs compete for one licence needs a public explanation.
Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling after 13-year career
Katy Marchant has ended her elite cycling career after 13 years, citing the demands of pursuing Los Angeles 2028 and reflecting on Olympic gold and two returns after childbirth.
Republica recall how they made ‘Ready to Go’ in a Shoreditch studio
Republica’s Saffron Sprackling and Johnny Male have revisited the studio work behind ‘Ready to Go’, from its chorus and lyrics to the heavier guitar version that became a hit.
Lexi Potter draws England attention after Chelsea midfield starts
Lexi Potter’s recent Chelsea starts and goal against Birmingham City have put her in the England conversation ahead of Tuesday’s squad announcement. Selection remains undecided.
Iranian UN delegation has no US talks planned despite Trump’s expectation of renewed negotiations
Iranian state media says its UN delegation has no US negotiations planned, despite Trump’s expectation that talks will resume after he rejected a seven-day Hormuz proposal.
John Healey offers English mayors expanded apprenticeship service for young people
John Healey has announced a wider Local Apprenticeships Service for English mayors, backed by a stated £100 million from Department for Work and Pensions savings.
Trump and Xi announce trade and AI steps, but public accounts leave key issues unresolved
The Washington summit produced trade proposals and an AI communication plan, but the governments' published accounts leave important questions about Taiwan, technology and implementation.
Everton’s 31-year trophy wait has not erased the moments supporters celebrate
Everton have gone 31 years without a trophy, but a former player and a lifelong supporter describe the victories, European nights and bonds that sustain their loyalty.
Two Cyprus school bus routes resume after vandalism, with guards and CCTV planned
Two suspended school bus services in Cyprus have resumed. Officials announced guards or conductors, CCTV-equipped buses and initial supervision by parents’ representatives, while...
Tyler Loop’s last-second field goal gives Ravens 34–31 win over Cowboys in Rio
Baltimore turned a tie with seven seconds remaining into a 34–31 victory over Dallas after Tyler Loop made a 56-yard field goal in Rio de Janeiro.
Lagarde tells European lawmakers AI could reshape growth, jobs and inflation
At a European Parliament hearing, Christine Lagarde set out how AI could affect the euro-area economy and monetary policy, while cautioning that the outcome depends on how firms use it.
England's Konsa and O'Reilly doubts for Czechia match after missing training
Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly missed England's group training on Monday and are doubts for Tuesday's Nations League match against Czechia. Neither has been ruled out.
NASA schedules October seminar on UVEX ultraviolet mission
NASA has scheduled an online UVEX seminar for 22 October, with speakers Dan Weisz and Suvi Gezari set to discuss the mission’s plans and community observing program.
Aaron Ramsdale remains out of Southampton squads as Eckert backs Peretz
Aaron Ramsdale has not appeared in a Southampton matchday squad this season. Here is what is established about the club’s goalkeeper choices and his route back.
Shabana Mahmood to reopen UK refugee resettlement scheme with annual cap
The UK is reopening a refugee resettlement route that stopped accepting new referrals in 2024. Officials expect arrivals to begin in the hundreds, but have not set out the annual cap.
Thames Water main burst closes schools and disrupts supplies across London and Surrey
Schools closed and thousands of properties lost water or pressure after a Thames Water main burst in West Molesey, Surrey. The company says repairs will take time.