Morning Chronicle - News from London and the UK, around the clock in six languages

London -

IN THE NEWS

England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes

England get their man as Borthwick tasked with reviving rugby fortunes

Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

Read more
UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful

UK judges rule Rwanda deportation plan lawful

Judges in London on Monday ruled that the UK government's controversial plan to deport migrants to Rwanda was lawful, after a legal challenge by migrants and campaigners.

Read more
Quiet man Borthwick completes England ascent

Quiet man Borthwick completes England ascent

Steve Borthwick has long been tipped as a future England rugby coach so Monday's announcement by the Rugby Football Union he had been appointed as the full-time successor to Eddie Jones came as no surprise.

Read more
Ghana suspends part of foreign debt payments

Ghana suspends part of foreign debt payments

Ghana suspended payments on part of its foreign debt on Monday as the country undertakes debt restructuring in line with a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Read more
Jury resumes deliberations in Benjamin Mendy sex trial

Jury resumes deliberations in Benjamin Mendy sex trial

A jury resumed its deliberations on Monday in the rape and sexual assault trial of Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy.

Read more
European stocks attempt pre-Christmas rebound

European stocks attempt pre-Christmas rebound

Europe equities rose Monday in light pre-Christmas trade with many traders away for the festive break, rebounding gently from last week's losses that followed bumper interest rate hikes.

Read more
Parents 'beg' Iran judiciary to spare death row son

Parents 'beg' Iran judiciary to spare death row son

The parents of a young man who rights group warn is at imminent risk of execution over his involvement in Iran's protest movement issued a video pleading with the judiciary to spare their son's life.

Read more
'Offside'?: Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role

'Offside'?: Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role

From leaping from his seat in the VIP box to consoling crestfallen players on the pitch, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone's taste.

Read more
Steve Borthwick appointed England rugby coach - RFU

Steve Borthwick appointed England rugby coach - RFU

Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's rugby team on a five-year contract, the Rugby Football Union announced Monday.

Read more
France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance

France fly out of Qatar as FIFA acclaims World Cup attendance

Losing finalists France on Monday became the last team to leave the World Cup as FIFA announced that the Qatar tournament attracted more than 3.4 million spectators, making it one of the most watched ever.

Read more