President of Chad dies in clashes with rebels one day after winning election

Chad's president Idriss Deby has been killed on the battlefield in a fight against rebels, the country's top military commander has said.

Boris Johnson says ‘no action is off the table’ in blocking Super League

The government is "exploring every possibility, including legislative options", to stop the proposed European Super League, the prime minister has said.

Labour in touching distance of Welsh Parliament majority, new poll says

Labour is within touching distance of an overall majority in the Welsh Parliament, a new poll for Sky News reveals.

Defence minister Johnny Mercer intends to resign, Sky News understands

One of Boris Johnson's ministers and most prominent leadership backers has informed the government he is intending to resign, Sky News understands.

Super League proposal receives mixed opinions from fans around the world

Football fans around the world are split over whether they believe the proposed European Super League is a good idea or not.

‘The best party ever’: DJ Annie Mac to step down from Radio 1 after 17 years

Radio host and DJ Annie Mac is to step down from her flagship music show and leave BBC Radio 1 after 17 years at the station.

Takeover of Asda ‘could lead to higher petrol prices’ – regulator

The competition watchdog has raised fears that the £6.8bn takeover of Asda could lead to higher petrol prices in some parts of the country.

Boomtown Festival cancelled over ‘lack of government-backed COVID-19 insurance’

Boomtown festival has been cancelled this year, with organisers saying a lack of a government-backed insurance scheme forced its hand.