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Danny Murphy: Former Liverpool and England midfielder became addicted to cocaine after retirement

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy says he became addicted to cocaine after his playing career ended.

World's first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit

For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service.

England in India: Ollie Pope's century 'one of the great Test innings' - Jonathan Agnew

Ollie Pope's 196 against India will go down as one of the great Test innings, certainly one of the best in India.

UK weather: -14C temperatures with snow and ice warnings in place

Temperatures fell as low as -14C (6.8F) making it the coldest night of winter, as new amber warnings are issued for heavy snow showers in Scotland later.

Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund

Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agreed to sell his 94% stake in the club to American investment fund 777 Partners.

England women's match fees increased to equal men's by England and Wales Cricket Board

England women's match fees for internationals have been increased to equal the men's with immediate effect.

The Ashes 2023: England's win at Headingley shows chaos reigns in this series - Felix White

Solid defensive strokes were applauded, every run too - not just because England fans wanted to, but because it is better to be doing something, anything, when your body is fraught with such tension.

John Motson: Legendary commentator dies aged 78

Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.

Turkey earthquake: Little boy rescued after 105 hours in quake rubble

Dwarfed by his adult hospital bed, five-year-old Aras is resting on his back playing with a model car.

Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years

The number of wins of some Premium Bond prizes will increase from next month, pushing the prize fund rate to its highest level for 14 years.