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First Test, day one: Pakistan 139-2Tourists dig in after early wickets on rain-affected dayThere was not much play at Old Trafford but there was enough to alarm, delight and tantalise – when Babar Azam was on strike. He may have…

Nicola Sturgeon announces closure of pubs and restaurants as officials link 32 pubs and golf courses to outbreakLive: local lockdown imposed in AberdeenCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNicola Sturgeon has…

Northern Irishman won 2015 World Match Play at Harding ParkBrooks Koepka confident of winning three US PGAs in a row This was once the major labelled glory’s last shot, but this time the world’s finest golfers have arrived at…

A director fends off meddling execs and egotistical actors while remaking a German classic in this ensemble satireIn a German film studio amid a half-built set, documentarian-turned-feature director Vera (Judith Engel) is trying to pull…

In an extract from his new book, Ashley Gray charts the downward spiral of a once-talented cricketerOn 14 March, 2015, the pews of the byzantine-revival Holy Trinity Church were stuffed with the heavyweights of Jamaican cricket and society:…

The jury is still out on the new rules but compromise is the ankle tape of the Covid-affected 2020 season – it is holding everything togetherSince the Covid-19 pandemic delayed the season in March, every player in the world’s…

Forward has not played for Madrid since JuneJames Rodríguez also not called up for Champions LeagueGareth Bale has been left out of Real Madrid’s 24-man Champions League squad for Friday’s last-16 tie at Manchester…

The world owes solidarity to a people exhausted by decades of corrupt and negligent governmentBeirut has come to know the sound of explosions too well in its recent past, but none looked or felt like the blast that laid waste central…

US health body highlights risks of reopening after outbreaks in state of Georgia and in IsraelCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCoronavirus may be more easily transmitted in school and summer camp settings…

The 50th anniversary of the polarising New Haven Nine trial has led to a group exhibition exploring racial injusticeIn 1970, a polarising trial in New Haven captured the attention of the nation, including the Yale president, Kingman…

Scott Parker will have a few days to unwind but the play-off winning manager is conscious the new campaign begins in five weeks and they do not want a repeat of last timeThe ball thudded into the net as David Raya, seemingly in slow motion,…

If world No 1 withdraws he will join absentees Nadal and FedererNon-US players unsure on quarantine rules when heading homeNovak Djokovic will decide “in the next few days” whether or not to join the US Open champion Rafael…

Universal themes are enlivened with local detail in this poignant, painterly compilation of 56 single-shot vignettesDon’t waste time looking for a narrative thread or common character in Echo. The third feature from director…

Mulan is first blockbuster to go straight to streaming in response to Covid-19 shuttering cinemasDisney’s decision to bypass cinemas and offer its latest big budget film Mulan directly to streaming subscribers for $29.99 could signal…

His stubborn work of bridge-building and political compromise is exactly what the UK needs in this time of bitter divisionIt is more than 40 years since my first interview with John Hume. It took place in a smoke-filled bar in Derry after a…

Late-night hosts mock Trump’s floundering interview, from his ‘it is what it is’ shrug at the Covid death toll to well wishes for Ghislaine Maxwell“Everybody is talking about this,” said Jimmy Fallon on the…

Superphones unveiled with new Z Fold 2, Tab S7 tablet, Buds Live earbuds and Watch 3Samsung has launched its latest attempt to woo premium smartphone buyers with its Galaxy Note20 series of stylus-equipped phablets with Xbox gaming.The…

Plans for a one-off, eight-team autumn Test seriesEddie Jones’ side take on Italy in Rome on 31 OctoberSix Nations organisers have confirmed rescheduled fixtures and are “hugely excited” to complete the delayed 2020…

Club feeling impact of Covid-19 on revenueArsenal have also refinanced stadium debtArsenal have announced plans to make 55 redundancies after encountering financial difficulties because of the coronavirus pandemic.A joint statement from the…

Chinese scientists reckon they have found the way to make a proper brew without a kettle. Heresy or scientific fact?Name: TeaAppearance: Hot liquid of a colour somewhere between dark brown and milky beige, according to taste. Continue…

Trump made remark on Fox & Friends but move would further blur line between presidential business and campaignJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register…

Explosion in port of Beirut has killed at least 100 people and injured 4,000 with damage extending over half the cityAt least 100 people have been killed, 4,000 injured and dozens of buildings damaged after a massive explosion ripped…

The immunity once afforded the former Spanish king won’t protect him any more against allegations of graft and fraudFor the past century and a half, job security has not been part of the Spanish monarchy’s experience. When…

Kweli has been suspended for ‘repeated violations of Twitter rules’, but denies harassing Maya Moody on the platformThe US rapper Talib Kweli has been barred from Twitter after sending dozens of messages to a woman, Maya Moody,…

Social media lit up with images of fathers, daughters, sons and mothers missing since blast rocked Lebanon cityBeirut explosion: latest updatesFull report: Lebanon in mourningWhat we know so farThey carried his photo across Beirut all…

Staunch Donald Trump ally is co-owner of Atlanta DreamProfile: The owner against everything the WNBA stands forThe standoff between WNBA players and Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler continues with players wearing shirts in support of…

Greek health officials register highest number of new cases since 22 April; one death every 15 seconds around the world as cases riseAustralia suffers its deadliest day of pandemicFrance ‘could lose control of Covid-19 at any…

Closures in Aberdeen to be backed by governmental regulation; government says it can’t order English schools to stay open during local lockdownsKeeping England’s schools open ‘must take priority’ in second…

EU gathers emergency workers and equipment from member states as Lebanon PM Hassan Diab appeals for international assistanceFull report: Lebanon in mourningBeirut families search for loved ones feared trapped under rubbleCrisis upon crisis:…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsLatest: ADP say just 167k new jobs in JulyUK Service sector growth best since 2015But job cuts accelerate amid recovery worriesWH Smiths plans job cutsEarlier:Introduction: Gold has…

Trump campaign to sue Nevada over election process changesJoin us for an online event with Eric Holder to discuss voter suppression in the 2020 election, Thursday at 5pm ET. Register nowSign up to our First Thing newsletter 1.52pm BST Cori…

Live updates from the series opener at Old TraffordIreland’s glorious centuries power them past England in third ODIDrop Tanya an email | Tweet @tjaldred 1.52pm BST 27th over: Pakistan 58-2 (Babar Azam 9; Shan Masood 27) Barbar Azam,…

Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims. Building of the Ayodhya temple will begin after a decades-long legal fight between Hindus and Muslims.

The US president has played Rockin' in the Free World at events without the rock star's permission The US president has played Rockin' in the Free World at events without the rock star's permission

After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations. After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations.

High Court told the airline's finances are critically low and it needs approval for a rescue deal. High Court told the airline's finances are critically low and it needs approval for a rescue deal.

Kevin Hart and Katy Perry come to the TV host's defence, but her former DJ recalls "toxicity" on set. Kevin Hart and Katy Perry come to the TV host's defence, but her former DJ recalls "toxicity" on set.

A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy. A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy.

Ammonium nitrate has been blamed for a deadly explosion in Beirut, but what exactly is the chemical? Ammonium nitrate has been blamed for a deadly explosion in Beirut, but what exactly is the chemical?

BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from the Beirut Bureau. BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from…

More than 100 people are missing after a massive explosion devastated the port area of Beirut. More than 100 people are missing after a massive explosion devastated the port area of Beirut.

Walter Lübcke, a pro-migrant politician, was shot at close range in his garden last year. Walter Lübcke, a pro-migrant politician, was shot at close range in his garden last year.

After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations. After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations.

Ammonium nitrate has been blamed for a deadly explosion in Beirut, but what exactly is the chemical? Ammonium nitrate has been blamed for a deadly explosion in Beirut, but what exactly is the chemical?

BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from the Beirut Bureau. BBC Arabic reporter Maryem Taoumi was interviewing a member of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy from…

Walter Lübcke, a pro-migrant politician, was shot at close range in his garden last year. Walter Lübcke, a pro-migrant politician, was shot at close range in his garden last year.

A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy. A tourist has accidentally broken the toes of a historic artwork while visiting a museum in Italy.

Kevin Hart and Katy Perry come to the TV host's defence, but her former DJ recalls "toxicity" on set. Kevin Hart and Katy Perry come to the TV host's defence, but her former DJ recalls "toxicity" on set.

The US president has played Rockin' in the Free World at events without the rock star's permission The US president has played Rockin' in the Free World at events without the rock star's permission

Australia's north-eastern state expresses fears about Sydney and Canberra, as Melbourne's outbreak worsens. Australia's north-eastern state expresses fears about Sydney and Canberra, as Melbourne's outbreak worsens.