Alex Therrien
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Hans Niemann: Chess player accused of cheating 'not backing down'
After winning his US Championship match, Hans Niemann said the game was "a message to everyone". → Read More
Hans Niemann: Chess player accused of cheating 'not backing down'
After winning his US Championship match, Hans Niemann said the game was "a message to everyone". → Read More
Hans Niemann 'likely cheated' in more than 100 games, investigation finds
It is likely Hans Niemann has cheated "much more often" than he has acknowledged, an investigation finds. → Read More
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal
Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days. → Read More
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world
Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years. → Read More
Queen's children hold sombre watch over Queen's coffin
King Charles was joined by his three siblings for a vigil as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall. → Read More
Royals hold sombre watch over Queen's coffin
King Charles was joined by his three siblings for a vigil as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall. → Read More
British Virgin Islands: UK decides against direct rule of territory
A new administration will be able to make reforms after a report found gross failures of governance. → Read More
Prince Harry: Parts of legal case to be kept secret, court says
The Duke of Sussex is challenging the government's decision to refuse him police security during visits. → Read More
Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton's family delighted at his release
Anoosheh Ashoori's relatives say his release from Iran after five years "has been a long time coming". → Read More
Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say
Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with. → Read More
Ukraine conflict: UK to impose sanctions on Russia's President Putin
Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin's invasion must be made to fail, as the EU also imposes sanctions. → Read More
Ukraine conflict: UK sanctions target Russian banks and oligarchs
Russia's major banks will have their assets frozen following the invasion of Ukraine, Boris Johnson says. → Read More
National Insurance: No 10 insists planned rise will go ahead
Downing Street says PM and chancellor are "fully committed" after some Tory MPs call for a delay. → Read More
Covid: More restrictions a last resort, Sajid Javid says
The health secretary believes the country must look to "live alongside" coronavirus in 2022. → Read More
Social care: Immigration rules to be relaxed to recruit staff
Offering visas to care workers will make it easier to fill gaps in workforces, the government says. → Read More
Migrants die in biggest loss of life in Channel
Boris Johnson says it is vital to stop people trafficking gangs after 31 drown near Calais. → Read More
Many migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks
French police say 27 people died in the Channel near Calais, the AFP news agency reports. → Read More
Migrant crossings: Minister to lead review after record journey numbers
Stephen Barclay will explore what government departments can do amid record numbers of Channel crossings. → Read More
Liverpool bomb: Flames beat me back, says explosion witness
Liam Spencer and Stephanie Stitt were metres away from the explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital. → Read More