Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry
Loyalist economist who ‘thinks years ahead’ inherits Kremlin’s biggest challenge as it prepares for the long haul in Ukraine
Myanmar
Rohingya being forcibly conscripted in battle between Myanmar and rebels
Myanmar military has conscripted 1,000 Rohingya men and boys since February, with fears some are being used as human shields, according to NGOs
Spotlight
‘Has this guy ever made a movie before?’
Francis Ford Coppola’s 40-year battle to film Megalopolis
The director has spent half his life and $120m of his own money to make his sci-fi epic. Just days ahead of its debut in Cannes, some of his crew members are questioning his methods
The long read
As a teenager, John was jailed for assaulting someone and stealing their bike. That was 17 years ago – will he ever be released?
‘It was a horrific night’
30 years on from the on-set death of Brandon Lee
The actor was killed in a freak accident on the set of The Crow, a tragedy that still haunts those who worked alongside
‘It just didn’t work’
How businesses are struggling with re-useable packaging
Goff becomes highest-paid player in Lions history with reported $212m deal
The Detroit Lions have rewarded quarterback Jared Goff with a four-year $212m contract, according to multiple reports
NHL
Colorado’s Nichushkin banned at least six months ahead of playoff game
Spurs won’t slack off against Manchester City. It’s just not in a footballer’s nature
Jamie Redknapp
It may pain fans to help Arsenal, but my experience with Liverpool in 1995 tells me the players’ winning instincts will prevail
WNBA
Caitlin Clark will earn 2% of the median NBA salary. Is that as ridiculous as it sounds?
The best college player in a generation will be paid significantly less than even the lowest earners among her male counterparts. But there are grounds for optimism
Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool
Durán's late double rescues draw but Spurs have hope
Boxing
Fury’s father left bloodied after incident at Usyk fight media day
MLS
NYC FC coach Cushing denies punching teenage Toronto FC player
Boxing
Saudi money has reshaped boxing but how do we justify the human cost?
Iranian film director Mohammad Rasoulof flees country to avoid prison
Director had been sentenced for ‘collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the country’s security’
Canada
British Columbia ‘extremely concerned’ as wildfire threatens to destroy town
Spain
Yacht sinks after latest incident involving orcas in strait of Gibraltar
Eurovision
Disqualified contestant Joost Klein likely to face charges, say Swedish police
Ukraine
Russians having ‘tactical success’ in advance on Kharkiv, Kyiv says
Catalonia
Parties face coalition talks after socialists fall short of majority
Angela Merkel
Former German chancellor's memoir titled Freedom to be published in November
Israel
Parents of over 900 soldiers urge IDF to call off ‘death trap’ Rafah attack
Neuroscience
Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests
Drug-resistant superbugs
Rise could make Covid pandemic look ‘minor’, expert warns
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Today in Focus
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Rishi Sunak
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The Audio Long Read
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Today in Focus
Put it down! Should children be allowed smartphones?
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