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A performance artist who suffers from epilepsy was facing growing criticism last night over her "dangerous" plans to induce a seizure in front of an audience live on stage. Rita Marcalo, who was born in Portugal, has been affected by...

Britain lacks support for thousands of young girls vulnerable to being forced into sexual slavery, the head of Barnardo's children's charity said. Sophisticated networks of older men are suspected of showering young girls with gifts and attention before moving them...

England's coach Tony Smith stands down in wake of Four Nations defeat • Smith made decision to resign before Four Nations • England beaten 16-46 by Australia in Saturday's final Tony Smith made his decision to stand dfown before the...

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Rafael Benitez will warn his players to be on their guard against a fallen giant who used to be one of their biggest rivals. Benitez will send out a much-changed side tonight at Elland Road against Leeds in the third...

Full-back Billy Slater, centre Greg Inglis and winger Jarryd Hayne comprise the three-man shortlist for the award. All three are expected to play in the Four Nations final against England in Leeds on Saturday. England duo Ryan Hall and Richie...

Having the skill to bring authentic stories to forceful and persuasive dramatic life is a gift not all writers have, but no one has it more than Britain's Peter Morgan. Best known for having written "The Queen" and "Frost/Nixon," Morgan...

Rugby League Grand Final Kevin Sinfield kicks Leeds Rhinos to historic third triumph Leeds Rhinos 18-10 St Helens David Lawrenson at Old Trafford Kyle Eastmond crosses the line to score St Helens' first try in the Grand Final at Old...

Christine Gill, 58, a university lecturer from Northallerton, started a legal action in July to challenge the will, which she claimed her father had forced her mother into making. Gill, an only child, had helped out on Potto Carr farm,...

Leeds have no selection worries ahead of their Super League play-off semi-final against the Catalans Dragons. Coach Brian McLennan names the squad who accounted for Hull KR last time out with a place in the final up for grabs. Prop...