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Moody salutes Weir and Burrow for raising MND awareness

Moody salutes Weir and Burrow for raising MND awareness

Former England captain Lewis Moody said he had been "brought in off the bench" as he paid tribute to fellow rugby players Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow in helping raise awareness of motor neurone disease.

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Campbell's responds to 'absurd' charge it uses 3D-printed chicken

Campbell's responds to 'absurd' charge it uses 3D-printed chicken

Food giant Campbell's has dismissed as "absurd" claims allegedly made by a senior executive, who has since been placed on leave, that its soups are made with "3D-printed" chicken and consumed by "poor people."

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US actor Spacey to fight new UK court case

US actor Spacey to fight new UK court case

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey faces another legal battle in London next year over civil sexual assault allegations, three years after he was cleared of criminal charges, a court heard Wednesday.

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Newey to take over as Aston Martin team principal in 2026

Newey to take over as Aston Martin team principal in 2026

Formula One technical guru Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team principal in 2026.

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Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing

Hong Kong housing estate fire kills at least 36, 200-plus missing

A huge fire that engulfed a Hong Kong residential estate has killed at least 36 people and left more than 200 unaccounted for in the city's worst blaze in decades.

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England centre Marchant set for Prem return with World Cup goal

England centre Marchant set for Prem return with World Cup goal

Joe Marchant will join Sale next season, the Prem club announced Wednesday, meaning the England centre will become available again for international selection ahead of the next Rugby World Cup.

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US farmers, firms flag higher costs even as Trump touts affordability

US farmers, firms flag higher costs even as Trump touts affordability

As biting prices weigh on families heading into the US holiday season, farmers and business owners say President Donald Trump's tariffs have driven up production costs on everything from turkeys to vegetables.

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Chilwell wants to give World Cup 'middle finger' to critics

Chilwell wants to give World Cup 'middle finger' to critics

Strasbourg defender Ben Chilwell has set his sights on delivering "the biggest middle finger" to his critics by winning a place in England's World Cup squad.

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UK allows new oil, gas drilling in existing North Sea fields

UK allows new oil, gas drilling in existing North Sea fields

Britain's government signalled Wednesday it could issue permits for oil and gas extraction around existing North Sea fields, despite a promise to halt licences for new production in the area.

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Russia says talks on ending Ukraine war 'serious', after new US plan

Russia says talks on ending Ukraine war 'serious', after new US plan

Russia said Wednesday that ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine were "serious", after earlier welcoming parts of a new US plan to halt the deadliest fighting in Europe since World War II.

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