Newspaper headlines: Brexit pressure and no deal ‘chaos’
The latest twists in the Brexit story and speculation about what might happen next week dominate Saturday’s papers.
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Injured Dier out of England squad for Montenegro
England midfielder Eric Dier will miss Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Montenegro after being injured in the win over the Czech Republic.
Robertson beats Allen to set up O’Sullivan final
Neil Robertson will face Ronnie O’Sullivan in the Tour Championship final after beating Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen 10-6.
Sir David Attenborough to present climate change documentary
The broadcaster’s film will explore potential threats to our planet and the possible solutions.
We can’t call them tequila, but these SA spirits are as good as the real deal
Local distillers are turning out top-notch 'tequila' from local agave
England 5-0 Czech Republic: Raheem Sterling hat-trick in opening Euro 2020 qualifier
Raheem Sterling scores a hat-trick as England begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a highly impressive victory over the Czech Republic.
Edinburgh beat Leinster to boost play-off hopes
Edinburgh overcame defending champions and Conference B leaders Leinster to claim a bonus-point win which keeps their Pro14 playoff hopes alive.
Russia-Trump inquiry: Special Counsel Robert Mueller ends Russia investigation
The long-awaited report on alleged Russian election meddling has been submitted to the justice department.
Brexit: Vote on Theresa May’s deal may not happen next week
The PM tells MPs if there isn’t “sufficient support” for her Brexit deal a vote may not happen next week.
Tour de Yorkshire chief quits after expenses investigation
Welcome to Yorkshire said chief executive Sir Gary Verity was leaving on “health grounds”.
McLeish ‘must stay’ with Scotland – former boss Brown
Scotland manager Alex McLeish can recover from a 3-0 defeat to Kazakhstan and seal a place at Euro 2020, says former national boss Craig Brown.
Euro 2020 qualifier: England v Czech Republic player rater
Rate the players out of 10 as England take on the Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.
Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs to clinch series
South Africa produced an all-round performance to beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in this T20 series that concludes at the Bullring in Johannesburg on Sunday.
National Action trial: Nazi accused ‘told to burn evidence’
Garry Jack and Connor Scothern deny being members of the banned neo-Nazi National Action group.
Trump cancels new North Korea sanctions
The US president refers to “additional large-scale sanctions” recently announced by the US Treasury.
Wigan will not hold Edwards to head coach agreement
Wigan Warriors will not hold Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards to his previously announced agreement to return to the club.
Ramaphosa: Truths revealed at Zondo commission will hurt
The truth will come out in the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture, and the truth will hurt the ANC and some individuals, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Intimidation of MPs worsening, says ex-MI5 chief Lord Evans
The problem is becoming worse – and Brexit has made the issue ‘particularly acute’, says Lord Evans.
Two men arrested over Birmingham mosque hammer attacks
A 38-year-old and a 34-year-old are being held on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage.
Only daytime five-star bore for 2019 travels up Severn Estuary
Dozens of surfers and kayakers headed to the Severn Bore to catch a rare “five-star” surge wave.
Fikile’s albatross: People always asked if I were a ‘Gupta minister’
Former minister Fikile Mbalula says he “suffered” and was “attacked” for taking a stand and informing the ANC top brass that Ajay Gupta allegedly knew about his Cabinet appointment before he was offered the job.