David Moyes, the manager who oversaw a disastrous relegation for Sunderland eight years ago, found a very different club on his first return to the Stadium of Light. Back then, the club were on a downward slope. Now, things are on the up. Régis Le Bris’s side moved up to...
Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’
Fast bowler says England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe “My dad would be Australia and I’d be England,” Mark Wood says with a wry smile when remembering his first Ashes Tests as a boy in his back...
Match made in Munich: King Kane has redefined the role of a Bundesliga striker | Philipp Lahm
Forward has had historic start to career in Germany but will his style stand up against PSG’s system-driven philosophy? Harry Kane is a perfect fit for Bayern Munich. He is tailor-made for the Bundesliga, which has been the top league in Europe in terms of goals scored for years. German...
Melbourne Cup 2025: Jamie Melham follows in Michelle Payne’s footsteps with win aboard Half Yours
Melham becomes second woman to win famous race over 3200m Jockey and horse complete Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double Jockey Jamie Melham became the second woman to win the Melbourne Cup after Half Yours saluted on a wet track under cloudy skies at Flemington, in front of around 80,000 spectators. The five-year-old...
Alonso tells Alexander-Arnold to ‘enjoy’ Liverpool return no matter how fans react
Defender may face hostile reception from Anfield crowd Slot says he has ‘great memories’ of Real Madrid full-back Xabi Alonso has told Trent Alexander-Arnold to enjoy his “nice” return to Liverpool as the Real Madrid defender prepares to face his boyhood club for the first time since his acrimonious summer...
Wolves left stunned as Gary O’Neil walks away from talks to return as head coach
Club were confident O’Neil would take charge Supporters’ Trust had criticised the potential move Gary O’Neil has stunned Wolves by withdrawing from talks to return to the club as head coach. Wolves sounded out O’Neil over the weekend and all parties held further discussions on Monday about him succeeding Vítor...
‘We must change course’: a stark climate warning from the UN chief – podcast
As global leaders and environmental activists descend on Brazil for next week’s Cop30 climate summit, Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global environment editor, Jon Watts, who recently sat down for an exclusive interview with the UN secretary general, António Guterres. As he approaches his final summit as the UN...
The multi-million pound baby powder case
Esther Addley reports on a class action suit of more than 3,000 cancer survivors and their loved ones against Johnson & Johnson ‘I remember lying on a bed,’ says Sue Rizello of her earliest memory nearly 60 years ago, ‘with my mum leaning over me and using baby powder on...
NHS hospitals to test AI tool that helps diagnose and treat prostate cancer
Three-year study will test biopsy analysis tool shown in trials to identify men likely to benefit from certain drugs A tool that uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose men with prostate cancer and guide decisions about treatment is to be tested in NHS hospitals, researchers have announced. The £1.9m Vanguard...
Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says
Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patients Even modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said. People are often encouraged to clock...