
-
West Indies and Australia 2nd Test finely poised
-
Bosnia ends warrant for Bosnian Serb leader after questioning
-
Germany see off Poland in Women's Euro 2025 opener
-
Alcaraz into Wimbledon last 16 as Sabalenka outlasts Raducanu
-
Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 to reach Club World Cup semis
-
At least 13 dead, 20 missing in Texas flash flood
-
Sabalenka outguns Raducanu to reach Wimbledon last 16
-
BRICS nations to gather without Xi, Putin
-
Heavy snow hits Turkey's northeast as wildfires rage
-
Brazil's Gabigol wins appeal in anti-doping case
-
Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool as fans mourn tragic Jota
-
Siraj 'loving the challenge' of leading India's attack against England
-
France says 'major issues' remain despite brandy price accord with China
-
'Always hiding': Haitian laborers fear Dominican deportation push
-
Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks coach White leaves Bulls
-
UK rock legends Oasis kick off 'historic' comeback tour
-
Alcaraz in Wimbledon last 16 as seeds tumble again
-
Kipyegon, Duplantis, Thompson highlight Eugene Diamond League
-
Australia wrest back control against West Indies
-
Erratic Alcaraz battles into Wimbledon fourth round
-
Search on for survivors of Pakistan building collapse
-
Blink and you'll miss it: Shelton wraps up match in 71 seconds
-
India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in 2nd Test
-
Sweden beat rivals Norway at Women's Euro 2025
-
India on top despite Smith and Brook's hundred heroics in third Test
-
E.Guinea launches ICJ case against France over Paris mansion
-
Red Bull boss says Verstappen wants to stay despite Mercedes links
-
Russia brushes off talks after largest assault on Ukraine
-
Oldest surviving Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Marinelli dies at 99
-
Driven Leclerc determined to restore Ferrari to the top of F1
-
Dozens pay tribute to Liverpool star Diogo Jota in Portugal
-
Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks
-
Norris tops Silverstone practice as Horner quizzed over Verstappen
-
Brathwaite out for nought in 100th Test before West Indies rebuild
-
Russia brushes of talks after largest assault on Ukraine
-
England's James ready for Euros opener with France, says Wiegman
-
Keys latest to fall in Wimbledon wipeout as Alcaraz resumes title bid
-
Smith and Brook tons lead England revival against India in second Test
-
France praises China Cognac progress, warns of unresolved issues
-
Australian Open champion Keys stunned at Wimbledon
-
Hamas says holding consultations on Gaza truce proposal
-
Top gun Pogacar targets fourth Tour de France triumph
-
Heavy snow hits Turkey's northeast as southwest burns
-
Pakistan building collapse kills 7
-
Osaka still dreams of glory despite latest Wimbledon flop
-
Hamilton on top after opening practice for British GP
-
Alcaraz back in action at Wimbledon as Raducanu eyes Sabalenka shock
-
Court strikes suspension for Nigerian senator who complained of sexism
-
Riquelme leaves Atletico Madrid for Real Betis
-
Osaka blows chance to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Larry the Downing Street cat gets 'Russian' rival
Larry the Downing Street cat is facing a challenge to his position as the British government's chief mouser -- a cute "Russian" kitten.
New prime minister Keir Starmer and his family, who moved into Number 10 after the Labour leader's thumping general election win in July, brought their family cat JoJo with them.
Now after "negotiations" with the Starmer children -- who had wanted a German Shepherd dog -- it has been agreed that Jojo will also be joined by a "Siberian kitten".
"There's been a long summer of negotiations, back and forth, different options," Starmer told BBC radio in an interview broadcast on Monday.
"But now we've gone for... a kitten instead of a dog," he added.
But Larry has been top cat at the British prime ministerial residence in central London for the last 13 years.
The 17-year-old tabby was adopted from a cat rescue charity in 2011 to keep the Downing Street mice at bay, although then premier David Cameron revealed his performance left something to be desired.
Despite that, Larry has become a media star -- particularly popular with journalists -- and even has his own social media account @Number10cat.
Starmer -- Larry's sixth prime minister -- revealed that feline rivalry was not the only issue with having pets in Downing Street.
"The problem we've got, which is the same for JoJo the cat, is that the only door out of our new flat is bomb proof," he said.
"Therefore, getting a cat flap is proving a little bit difficult," he added.
- 'Larry Bridges' -
Given Larry's celebrity status as the greatest survivor of the political upheaval of recent years, officials have even drawn up a detailed plan in the event of his death.
Like that for the late Queen Elizabeth II, which was codenamed "London Bridge", Larry's plan has been dubbed "Larry Bridges".
The arrival of the Starmers' new pet was welcomed by Sarah Elliott, central veterinary officer for the charity Cats Protection.
But she added a few words of advice for the Starmers as they try to integrate the new addition.
"As the junior member of the growing cat coalition at Downing Street, the prime minister and his family will need to take plenty of time to slowly introduce the new addition to JoJo and Larry.
And she added: "Young kittens can be exhausting for older statesmen like Larry, so he'll also need a safe, quiet area to retreat to when the energy of a younger member of the team gets a bit too much," she added.
Larry himself on Tuesday made it clear he was very still very much in charge.
"The kitten will REPORT to Larry the Cat," he said on X, via the human running his social media account.
F.Pedersen--AMWN