Sir Mark Cavendish claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist. The 39-year-old produced a trademark sprint finish to cross the line first in the Tour de France Prudential Singapore ...

Mark Cavendish, right, beat Eddy Merckx’s record for Tour de France stage wins (Pete Goding/PA) Cavendish’s cycling legacy was forged chiefly at the Tour de France, where he won a record 35 stages. – ...

An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people, according to local hospital officials. Dr Fadel Naim, director of the Al-Ahly Hospital in Gaza City, said nine women are ...

Barbora Krejcikova has criticised “unprofessional commentary” regarding her appearance on the US TV network Tennis Channel. The Wimbledon champion was taking part in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia ...

Jamie Oliver has apologised for a children’s book he wrote after it was criticised for causing offence to First Nation Australians.

The death toll from a bombing at a railway station in troubled south western Pakistan has risen to at least 26, officials ...

The nation’s war dead have been commemorated by the King as the country fell silent in remembrance of the servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Charles laid the first wreath at the ...

Firefighters in southern California have gained ground on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings for residents ...

Hospitality bosses have told Rachel Reeves her changes to National Insurance are “regressive in their impact on lower earners”, it has been reported. Signatories to the letter organised by UK ...

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Russia had suffered its worst month in October since the invasion started in 2022.

Ten areas of London have topped the list of the UK's worst hit pickpocketing hotspots between March 2023 and 2024, according to new research.

As a global hit maker and record breaker, Ed Sheeran is said to be a regular of one 'elite' Indian restaurant in London. Sheeran is often seen on stage with guitar in hand singing to thousands of fans ...