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Why Admiral's 'flashy' England strip now commands respect

First worn 40 years ago, why was England's red, white and blue kit given a kicking by the pundits?

Rihanna rockets on to Sunday Times Rich List

The pop star debuts on the list in third place, with an estimated fortune of £468m.

Rihanna rockets onto Sunday Times Rich List

The pop star debuts on the list in third place, with an estimated fortune of £468m.

Coronavirus: Lockdown confusion at the borders

Which lockdown rules apply for those who live in one country and work in another?

Coronavirus: 'We feel so lost' - Young face job despair

History shows school leavers' job prospects are often hardest hit after this kind of economic slump.

Blue Peter: New presenter to be unveiled during lockdown

Mwaka Mudenda will join the Blue Peter team virtually - and be tasked with breaking a world record.

Nature crisis: Moths have 'secret role' as crucial pollinators

Fluttering creatures of the night are also vital pollinators of plants and flowers, say scientists.

Fighting for the pill in Japan

It took until 1999 for Japanese women to be allowed to take the contraceptive pill.

Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus fears for future of West End theatres

Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, co-writer of musical Mamma Mia!, says he fears for the future of the West End.

The faded beauty of abandoned cars across Europe and the US

Photographer Dieter Klein searched Europe and the US to discover cars lost to time.

Coronavirus: Genetic study assesses effect on different people

The Edinburgh University-led research will identify why the disease affects some more than others.

Saudi Arabia: Just how deep are its troubles?

It has been rocked by coronavirus, an oil price collapse and the fallout from a high-profile murder.

India coronavirus: How police won hearts with cakes, songs and sacrifice

India's lockdown has brought the police and public closer, but will it last?

India coronavirus: How cake and songs made police pandemic heroes