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Prediction markets are being embraced as "truth machines" superior to political polls — but there are signs that swaying them could be cheap and easy

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Joe Root back as England captain with Stephen Fleming confirmed as new Test coach

Law partner caught canoodling younger associate in Central Park could lose millions as lucrative offer reneged

Joe Root returns as England men's Test captain after Ben Stokes retirement

Wildfire rages four miles from Suffolk nuclear power plant – follow the latest

FIFA's controversial private investment plans were set in motion after secret talks between Gianni Infantino and Joshua Kushner

Maritime Warfare

Shipping routes are becoming the next frontline as economic lifelines turn into targets.

UK heatwave-linked deaths over two months this summer nearly double total for previous year

FIFA plans to speed up launch of new World Cup spin-off, Sky News has learned

France wildfire

84,000 evacuees have been given the go-ahead by authorities in southwest France to return home.

Eddie Howe to quit Newcastle

Eddie Howe leaves job as Newcastle head coach, Sky Sports News reports

Saudi Arabia’s economy contracts at its fastest quarterly pace since the pandemic, as the Iran war poses challenges for its oil industry

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Unidentified object crashes near Polish village amid barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine