Mark Cavendish, right, beat Eddy Merckx’s record for Tour de France stage wins (Pete Goding/PA) Cavendish’s cycling legacy was forged chiefly at the Tour de France, where he won a record 35 stages. – ...

A volley from a gun fired by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from nearby Horse Guards Parade rang out to signal the start of the two minutes of silent reflection, punctuated by the sound of ...

An Israeli air strike on the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 people, according to local hospital officials. Dr Fadel Naim, director of the Al-Ahly Hospital in Gaza City, said nine women are ...

Sir Mark Cavendish claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist. The 39-year-old produced a trademark sprint finish to cross the line first in the Tour de France Prudential Singapore ...

Barbora Krejcikova has criticised “unprofessional commentary” regarding her appearance on the US TV network Tennis Channel. The Wimbledon champion was taking part in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia ...

Three separate Israeli strikes have killed at least 16 people including women and children in Gaza, Palestinian medical ...

The death toll from a bombing at a railway station in troubled south western Pakistan has risen to at least 26, officials ...

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Russia had suffered its worst month in October since the invasion started in 2022.

Firefighters in southern California have gained ground on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings for residents ...

Donald Trump is projected to win the swing state of Arizona, returning the state and its 11 electoral votes to the Republican column after Joe Biden’s victory in 2020.

The main tax rise in Rachel Reeves’s fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions.

Costa Coffee has added lots of festive goodies to its selection of hot drinks, sweet treats, and savoury bites to get us all in the ...