Huw Edwards resigned from BBC during disciplinary process
Meanwhile, Mr Davie defended Edwards’ pay rise of £40,000 compared with 2022/23, when he was paid between £435,000 and £439,999. He told BBC News it...
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Harry Charles grabs extraordinary gold to emulate father’s London 2012 Olympics heroics
The result took many by surprise, not least because Charles had fractured his arm a few short weeks ago and was not sure he would...
‘Monsieur Fleetwood’ becomes darling of French crowd in Olympic golf tournament
“This position brings with it its own mental challenges. You’re playing for a medal. Fourth means nothing. We constantly get asked the question, ‘where does the...
France tells nationals to leave Iran ‘immediately’ over fears of war with Israel
Paris organisers have faced a storm of criticism after Italian Angela Carini abandoned her contest with Imane Khelif, who previously failed two sex tests, after...
Culture Secretary labels bout at heart of Olympic gender row ‘incredibly uncomfortable watch’
Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, has acknowledged the Olympic bout abandoned amid a mounting gender row was “incredibly uncomfortable” viewing. Paris organisers have faced a...
‘I never even liked tennis anyway’
An emotional Andy Murray expressed gratitude for “going out on my own terms” after his magnificent tennis career was finally brought to a close before...
Olympic pin collecting – the craze loved by Andy Murray, Simone Biles and Snoop Dogg
After the buzz of the sporting venues at Paris 2024, the mood inside is tranquil, almost a little fusty. And tinged, in some quarters, with...
Leon Marchand does what Michael Phelps could not to become undisputed star of Paris Olympics
He has not only installed himself as a superstar at his home Games but, aged 22, is already usurping his predecessors, having already broken Phelps’s...
When does the Olympics finish? Your ultimate guide
Aquatics Centre – Artistic swimming, diving, water poloChateau de Versailles – Equestrian, modern pentathlonElancourt Hill – Mountain bike cyclingLe Bourget Sport Climbing Venue – Shooting,...
Fighter hits out at ‘incredibly dangerous’ boxers who failed gender tests outside Olympics
The Italian government and the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) expressed concern about the fact Italy’s Angela Carini is set to face Khelif. Without specifically mentioning...