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Supreme Court rules Uber drivers were employees
The test case, now decided once and for all, could open the door for ’gig economy’ workers in other industries to claim similar rights, before the Government changes the law.

Defiance, energy, new heights - Sinner keeps Alcaraz on a leash
After losing two Grand Slam finals and the number one crown to his great rival, Jannik Sinner again shows Carlos Alcaraz how he can bounce back from adversity.

Townsend's Scotland in troubled waters after collapse
Scotland showed their soft underbelly once more during the most spectacular of meltdowns against Argentina, writes Andy Burke.

New York Jets player in critical condition after Manhattan shooting
NFL cornerback Kris Boyd, who joined the team earlier this year, was shot outside a New York restaurant.

Iran begins cloud seeding to induce rain amid historic drought
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas

Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan
Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan.

The oil pipeline feud testing Canada's global ambitions
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.

'Sweeping reforms to asylum rules' and 'New humiliation for Andrew'
Monday's papers lead with the home secretary's announcement in regards to asylum seekers in the UK.

Three things you can do if your child's friends annoy you
It's tempting to tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem.

German auction of Nazi concentration camp items cancelled, Polish minister says
A German auction house cancelled the "offensive" sale of more than 600 items following outcry from Holocaust survivor groups.

Mysterious drones have been spotted at night at airports across Europe. How worried should we be?
Drones have been found across Western Europe near airports, military bases and power plants, as part of a suspected programme of 'hybrid warfare'

'Behaviour is key' - Tuchel to review Bellingham reaction
England boss Thomas Tuchel said "behaviour is key" and he "will review" Jude Bellingham's reaction to being taken off in their win in Albania.

Victorious Littler becomes world number one but Humphries fires warning
Luke Littler celebrates becoming world number one for the first time by beating Luke Humphries to win the Grand Slam of Darts.

The key questions facing Tuchel before World Cup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel now faces key decisions in the countdown to the World Cup, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off
The Communist Party's Jeanette Jara will face far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in the second round of voting in December.

US to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorists
Washington alleges the group is headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and is involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining.

Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.

Parents arrested for WhatsApps say police have paid £20k damages
A couple arrested after making complaints about their daughter's school say police have paid them damages.

Hackers steal maternity ward CCTV videos in India cybercrime racket
Police say that dozens of videos of pregnant women undergoing medical check-ups were sold on the internet.

Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice
The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.