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With strikes hitting hospitals, Simeon Brown makes an unusual plea
With nurses walking off the job, for the third time on Thursday, Health Minister Simeon Brown made a plea to doctors - who may also strike soon.

'My dream is coming true' - Osaka returns to US Open semis
Naomi Osaka says her "dream is coming true" as she made her return to the semi-finals in New York with victory over Karolina Muchova.

Spence hopes to inspire as first Muslim England player
Djed Spence hopes to inspire a new generation if he becomes the first Muslim player to represent the England men's team.

Judge overturns Trump administration funding cuts to Harvard
A judge ruled the government violated the Ivy League college's free speech rights when it froze $2.6bn.

Six charged with terrorism offences over support for Palestine Action
The group allegedly organised meetings over Zoom and planned demonstrations in support of Palestine Action

Union group urges Reeves to consider wealth taxes
TUC boss Paul Nowak says the chancellor should not take "anything off the table" ahead of November Budget.

Rayner 'clings on' as she 'fights for political survival'
Angela Rayner's admission that she underpaid stamp duty on her flat in Hove dominates Thursday's papers.

How this Afghan family ended up held by ICE in bureaucratic limbo
Three migrants - a man who worked for the US in Afghanistan and his son and daughter - hope to be reunited with family in Canada.

'Systemic failure': Botched insulation fitted in 30,000 homes
The government has documented the number of homes blighted by sub-standard work for the first time.

UK and allies ready to back Ukraine before and after peace deal
The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.

Lisbon in shock after funicular crash leaves 15 dead
The mayor of Portugal's capital called it a "tragic moment for the city".

ACC review finds 'gossipy' culture and 'very high risk' hiring practices
The independent review also found inconsistent behaviour amongst its leaders.

Bopara's 45-ball ton helps Northants stun Surrey
Veteran Ravi Bopara hits a stunning 105 not out as Northamptonshire beat Surrey in a rain-shortened T20 Blast quarter-final at The Oval.

How rewatching 'painful' Wimbledon final inspired Anisimova to beat Swiatek
Amanda Anisimova says she rewatched her Wimbledon final defeat by Iga Swiatek to inspire her to victory over the second seed in the US Open quarter-finals.

UAE warns Israel that annexing West Bank would cross 'red line'
The warning came after a far-right Israeli minister unveiled a proposal for the annexation of four-fifths of the occupied territory.

American Eagle shares soar as Sydney Sweeney ads seen driving sales
The US actress was part of the company's controversial "Great Jeans" campaign which drew a backlash.

What we know about fatal Lisbon funicular derailment
At least 15 people have been killed and 20 more injured after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.

Don't say sorry - the six things you should do if you're in a car accident
I've attended many car accidents for work, but being directly involved in one gave me a different perspective.

'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.

It's 4,000 miles from Ukraine - but even this Asian city is part of Russia's war
In Vladivostok, a city on China's and North Korea's border, Russia's war on Ukraine looms large.