United States competitors DeChambeau & Koepka not likely to play together at Ryder Cup
DeChambeau and Koepka are both in a 12-man United States squad aiming to win only the nation's third Ryder Cup in 20 yearsDates: 24-26 September Venue: Whistling Straits, WisconsinCoverage: Live text coverage, clips and highlights on the BBC Sport website and app; listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra and BBC Sounds; watch highlights…
Afghanistan: Examination released into interpreter information breach
By Phil Kemp & Lucy Manning & Ed CampbellBBC Newsimage source, AFP / GettyDefence Secretary Ben Wallace has launched an investigation into a data breach involving the email addresses of dozens of Afghan interpreters who worked for British forces.More than 250 people seeking relocation to the UK - many of whom are in hiding -…
Boost environment modification dedications, Boris Johnson to advise Joe Biden
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Aukus: France takes out of UK defence talks amidst row
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Russia election: Putin’s celebration heads for success in the middle of vote scams claims
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Killamarsh deaths: Male apprehended after 4 bodies discovered
image source, PA Mediaimage captionSpecially-trained officers are supporting the families of the deceasedA murder investigation has been launched after four people were found dead at a house in Derbyshire.Officers were called to a property in Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, at 07:25 BST on Sunday after concerns were raised about the people living there.Police said they have…
Gas cost increase: Federal government thinking about loans for energy companies
image source, Getty ImagesThe government is considering offering emergency state-backed loans amid fears for struggling energy companies and soaring bills for customers.Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng held crisis talks with industry bosses including Centrica and E.On on Monday.High demand for gas and reduced supply are behind a surge in wholesale prices.Consumers are protected from sudden hikes…
Match of the Day 2 analysis: How Manchester United beat West Ham in Premier...
Match of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin discuss Jesse Lingard's "cracker" and Mark Noble's injury-time penalty miss in Manchester United's 2-1 victory over West Ham in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: West Ham 1-2 Manchester United Watch Match of the Day 2, streaming now on BBC iPlayer Available to…
SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts go back to Earth after 3 days
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Truss hails Aukus defence pact in the middle of French criticism
By Alex TherrienBBC Newsmedia captionAustralia’s ‘risky bet’ to side with US over ChinaThe UK's new security agreement with the US and Australia will make it safer and could create hundreds of new jobs, the new foreign secretary has said.The pact, known as Aukus, will see Australia being given the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines.Liz Truss…
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