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This combination of file photos created on February 5, 2026 shows Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) delivering his keynote address to delegates on the third day of the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, north-west England, on September 3

Starmer leadership crisis is 'serious' - Brown

In the UK, former Labour Party leader Gordon Brown has said that the situation facing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is "serious" - amid the growing political scandal over Peter Mandelson.

UK • 07 Feb

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Michael Carrick, Head Coach of Manchester United, celebrates as he shows appreciation to the fans following the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 2

Carrick: Nothing has changed at Man Utd despite wins

Michael Carrick says Manchester United cannot make a "knee-jerk" decision about their long-term future on the back of him winning his first three matches as head coach.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Catherine Connolly speaking to Gregory Campbell who is gesturing with his hands

Campbell says President made 'diplomatic faux pas'

President Catherine Connolly committed a "diplomatic faux pas" in her visit to Northern Ireland, DUP MP Gregory Campbell has claimed.

Ireland • 07 Feb

O'Neill: Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Celtic this weekend

Martin O'Neill expects Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to sign a short-term deal with Celtic over the weekend.

Soccer • 06 Feb

Gus Kenworthy of Team Great Britain competes in the first run of the Aspen Snowmass Men's Freeski Halfpipe Finals during the Toyota US Grand Prix 2026 at Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort on January 10, 2026 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Imag

British skier to avoid censure over anti-ICE message

British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy will not face censure for an obscene social media image he posted just hours before arriving at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina.

Olympics • 06 Feb

WUHAN, CHINA - AUGUST 24: Zhao Xintong of China chalks the cue against Iulian Boiko of Ukraine during the round one match on day one of the WST 2025 Wuhan Open at the Optics Valley Gymnasium of Huazhong University of Science and Technology on August 24, 2

Zhao survives last-frame decider in Hong Kong

World champion Zhao Xintong held off a fightback from Chris Wakelin to edge a last-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.

Snooker • 06 Feb

Mikel Arteta offered an apology to Liam Rosenior

Arteta says sorry to Rosenior for 'lack of respect'

Mikel Arteta has offered an apology to Liam Rosenior following the Chelsea manager's claim that Arsenal showed his side a "lack of respect".

Soccer • 06 Feb

Reed holds outright lead in Qatar; Harrington nine back

Patrick Reed led at the halfway point of the Qatar Masters after shooting 67 to overhaul Joakim Lagergren's eventful round with Pádraig Harrington doing enough to stick around for the weekend.

Golf • 06 Feb

Roebuck starts as England are forced into late change

England enter Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Wales without the electric Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in a late change that sees Tom Roebuck come on to the right wing.

Rugby • 06 Feb

Florian Wirtz of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal against Newcastle United with Mohamed Salah - Premier League, January 2026

Slot: Better connection with team-mates helping Wirtz

Arne Slot believes Florian Wirtz's recent strong form is down to a growing understanding with his Liverpool team-mates.

Soccer • 06 Feb

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Starmer leadership crisis is 'serious' - Brown

Carrick: Nothing has changed at Man Utd despite wins

Campbell says President made 'diplomatic faux pas'

O'Neill: Oxlade-Chamberlain to join Celtic this weekend

British skier to avoid censure over anti-ICE message

Zhao survives last-frame decider in Hong Kong

Arteta says sorry to Rosenior for 'lack of respect'

Reed holds outright lead in Qatar; Harrington nine back

Roebuck starts as England are forced into late change

Slot: Better connection with team-mates helping Wirtz