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Warning signs The 15 missed chances to keep Sara from harm

The murder of Sara Sharif has raised serious questions about missed chances to prevent her death, with the case revealing 15 occasions when it was flagged to authorities that the schoolgirl was potentially in danger.

'He was not present' Family of guilty father continue to blame stepmother for death

Urfan Sharif's family refused to believe he had killed his daughter, Sara, even after he told jurors: \"I want to admit that it's all my fault.\"

'Heartbreaking' Unspeakable abuse meted out to child laid bare in court

At first glance, a home video that showed Sara Sharif singing in front of the TV could have been filmed in any happy household.

In Wimborne Minster's panto no one can hear you scream

For anyone weary of the usual feel-good festive films - Love Actually, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street and so on - a joyfully amateur retelling of the classic space horror Alien by Dorset bus drivers may just appeal.

'Ultimate superficiality': experts cast doubt on tech that could soften the blow of grumpy texts

Is that you? Or is it the bot? Linguists have said the nuance and character of human language are at risk, as Apple becomes the latest tech firm to launch artificial intelligence tools that can rewrite texts and emails to make users sound more friendly or professional.

Puberty blockers for gender dysphoria banned indefinitely

Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK except for use in clinical trials, the government has announced.

Human rights warnings after Fifa awards 2034 World Cup to Saudis

Fifa set the seal on one of the most controversial decisions in its history yesterday by confirming Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 World Cup.

'A daily living hell' Sara Sharif's father and stepmother guilty of her murder

Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions were raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.

Syrian rebel leader vows to pursue torturers

The Islamist rebel commander responsible for the downfall of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has said that those responsible for torture and killing in the notorious prisons system will not evade justice after the extent of the regime's crimes against its own people in detention centres was revealed.

Ministers to axe more than 10,000 civil service jobs in budgets purge

Ministers are to cut more than 10,000 civil service jobs as Whitehall departments battle to stay within spending limits under a new government efficiency drive, the Guardian has learned.

Saudi storm FA warned to avoid protest unless boycotting World Cup

The Football Association board has been warned by voices in internal discussions to avoid protesting at today's meeting that will confirm Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 men's World Cup, unless it is willing to boycott the tournament.

ECB ready to extend KP's controversial Hundred deal

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Villa ride luck after Barkley's winner sinks spirited Leipzig

After Jhon Durán scored, another ludicrously powerful strike within seven minutes of entering the field, he celebrated by showing the Aston Villa supporters the palms of his hands, as if to say, calm down, what else did you possibly expect?

Celtic close in on playoff spot despite misfiring in Zagreb draw

Received wisdom before kick-off at Stadion Maksimir was that this was the ideal time to face Dinamo Zagreb.

Salah keeps cool from the spot to crown Alisson's happy return

Liverpool's perfect Champions League continued and a new record was completed with a sixth win and a fifth clean sheet.

Eclectic Monaco model thriving with a little help in Bruges

Arsenal's opponents tonight have a policy of buy young, sell high, that works for them and their Belgian sister club

Arteta turns to Tierney amid spate of injuries

Kieran Tierney is set to feature for Arsenal for the first time in more than 16 months after Mikel Arteta revealed he expected to be without several key defenders for tonight's Champions League meeting with Monaco.

Guardiola rules out managing another club after City

Pep Guardiola has ruled himself out of managing another club after Manchester City due to a waning of his energy levels, stating an international coaching position would be of interest to him as his next role.

Saudi Arabia's journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Newcastle can attest, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at heart of football politics

Harris to leave Millwall after 'mutual decision'

Neil Harris will step down as Millwall manager for a second time after Saturday's Championship game at Middlesbrough.

Wolves stand by O'Neil after failure to find replacement

Gary O'Neil will remain in charge for Wolves' match against Ipswich on Saturday, with the club determined to give him a chance to turn things around.

Former England back Voyce presumed dead in river tragedy

The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said.

'I didn't dream of being famous. I dreamt of being world champion'

The big interview Luke Humphries Darts No 1 on the defence of his world title, how working as a roofer made success all the sweeter, and his rivalry with teen sensation Luke Littler

More than 100 killed in Sudanese army strike on North Darfur market

A Sudanese military airstrike on a market in North Darfur killed more than 100 people on Monday, a pro-democracy lawyers' group said, amid a war marked by claims of atrocities on all sides.

'I was left in ruin' Store operators on the impact of the abrupt cut to their commission

When Andrew Kerr collapsed in his kitchen in 2022, his blood pressure was so high even his wristwatch knew he was in trouble.

Workers at Harrods Vote to strike during Christmas

Harrods workers, from cleaners to shop floor and restaurant staff, are set to strike in Christmas week, including during the upmarket department store's key Boxing Day sales, in a row over pay and perks.

Thames Water on course to run out of money by March

Thames Water has said it will run out of cash by next March if it fails to secure a £3bn financial lifeline, as it admitted its sewage spills had risen sharply.

MPs told car loans scandal could be as big as PPI

Britain's car finance scandal could end up being as big as the payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling saga, which cost UK banks almost £50bn, the City regulator's top lawyer has admitted.

X loses 2.7m active users as Musk's 'digital town square' loses its appeal

A mass departure from Elon Musk's X has led to the site losing about 2.7 million active Apple and Android users in the US in two months, with its rival social media platform Bluesky gaining nearly 2.5 million over the period.

'A channel' Poets speak out in Africa slam revival

Clutching a microphone in one hand and pointing at the audience with the other, the Burkinabe poet and DJ Otemptic reeled about jihadism and women's resilience in a patriarchal society to about 200 people at a slam at a venue in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.