Security officials initially denied Lord Mandelson clearance, but Foreign Office officials took the rare step of overruling the recommendation.

Port Vale manager Jon Brady saw practise make perfect for Ethon Archer after the winger struck two wonderful free-kicks in his side’s 3-1 victory at Peterborough. This deserved win at the Weston Homes ...

Andy Woodman hailed the spirit of his Bromley side as they took one step closer to automatic promotion with a pulsating 0-0 ...

Captain Dean Henderson hailed Crystal Palace’s “sensational” achievement after they booked a place in the semi-finals of the ...

Singer Lana Del Rey has released a theme song for a new James Bond video game called First Light. The 40-year-old Video Games singer’s track has been co-written by David Arnold, who has scored five ...

Sir Keir Starmer will say reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a “global responsibility” as he co-hosts a gathering of world leaders in Paris on Friday. The crucial shipping lane, through which a fifth ...

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright dropped a strong hint that he does not expect to remain in charge of the club until the end of the season after their 24-14 home defeat to St Helens. Cartwright was ...

A 10-day ceasefire has begun in Lebanon which could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost ...

Officers attended, together with colleagues from other emergency services, but sadly the man has since died in hospital from his injuries. “Our enquiries are continuing, and ...

Bromley’s promotion to League One was delayed once again as Cambridge held them to a goalless draw at Hayes Lane. The U’s ...

Nottingham Forest reached their first European semi-final since 1984 as they set up an all-English Europa League last-four ...

Dutch fans jeered Luke Littler as he lost to Premier League leader Jonny Clayton in the final in Rotterdam. The world number one has not been forgiven for a spat with Dutchman Gian van Veen in ...