Highly polluting leaded petrol now eradicated from the world, says UNon August 31, 2021 at 12:25 am

The highly polluting fuel has contaminated the atmosphere, water and crops for nearly a century. image sourceGetty Images There is now no country in the world that uses leaded petrol for cars and lorries, the UN Environment Programme has announced. The toxic fuel has contaminated

The last US soldier leaves Afghanistanon August 31, 2021 at 1:24 am

Major General Chris Donahue was last aboard the final flight before the Taliban took Kabul airport.Major General Chris Donahue was last aboard the final flight before the Taliban took Kabul airport.

Murray edged out by Tsitsipas in US Open epicon August 31, 2021 at 1:45 am

Andy Murray produces his finest display in four injury-disrupted years but falls short of beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open.Andy Murray produces his finest display in four injury-disrupted years but falls short of beating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open.

Murray ‘lost respect’ for Tsitsipas during five-set defeat in US Openon August 31, 2021 at 3:28 am

Andy Murray says he “lost respect” for third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during a feisty US Open match where the Briton accused his opponent of “cheating” by taking lengthy bathroom breaks.Andy Murray says he “lost respect” for third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas during a feisty US Open

Newspaper headlines: ‘Fury’ and ‘chaos’ as last US flight leaves Kabulon August 31, 2021 at 3:40 am

The front pages focus on Afghanistan, as US troops end their 20-year presence in the country. The hope is that people will switch to more environmentally-friendly alternatives. But the founder of Mumsnet, Justine Roberts, has warned that it could be hard for some parents to

Afghanistan: Last US military flight departs ending America’s longest waron August 31, 2021 at 4:06 am

The US military’s last C17 aircraft left Kabul with the ambassador on board early on Tuesday. The last US military flight has left Kabul airport, marking the end of a 20-year presence in Afghanistan and America’s longest war. Officials said the last C17 aircraft took

Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain’s joint most successful Paralympian with 16th goldon August 31, 2021 at 4:51 am

Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain’s joint most successful Paralympian of all time after winning her 16th gold medal in the C5 time trial in Tokyo.Sarah Storey becomes Great Britain’s joint most successful Paralympian of all time after winning her 16th gold medal in the C5

Transfer deadline day: Summer window set to closeon August 31, 2021 at 5:44 am

As the summer transfer window comes to a close, Tuesday is deadline day in the UK and Europe. The Portugal forward looked set to join rivals Manchester City, but a dramatic turn of events last Friday saw Ronaldo persuaded to return to Old Trafford, 12