2 hours ago West Ham: Graham Potter reveals he tried to sign 'dream' Tomas Soucek while Brighton manager

Czech international recently celebrated five years as a Hammer

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19 hours ago South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect international justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsSouth Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.The aim of the nine-nation Hague Group – which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal and Namibia - is to defend the institutions and rulings of the international legal order. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Marks & Spencer launch versatile £45 cotton skater dress perfect for any casual occasion

The denim dress comes in sizes petite, regular and tall - and comes in a flattering skater shape with a mid-length design

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6 hours ago Air ambulance lands as person is trapped inside car in Port Eynon after crashing into wall

A large-scale emergency services rescue operation was launched in the Gower community and the road remained closed this evening with diversions in place

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7 hours ago David Beckham and his wife Victoria look more loved up than ever as they let loose on the dance floor with their family while celebrating the launch of his X

David and Victoria Beckham looked totally smitten as they tore up the dancefloor together at the launch of his BOSS One campaign on Thursday night.

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18 hours ago Lothian Buses staff mark end of partnership with local carer group in style

Colleagues with caring responsibilities will have a new resource to support them thanks to the launch of a Carer’s Passport, marking the end of the two-year partnership between the bus operator and VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian).

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2 hours ago Oliver Glasner launches staunch defence of Romain Esse after criticism following first Crystal Palace goal

Teenager scored with first touch on debut in defeat to Brentford

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6 hours ago Justin Tucker denies accusations of 'degrading' sexual behavior by six message therapists as NFL launches investigation

The NFL has launched an investigation after the bombshell report in The Baltimore Banner

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2 hours ago Marcus Smith needs more to work with from England than his own magic moments | Ugo Monye

If England can tighten up and not rely on individual brilliance, they’ll have a chance in their Six Nations clash with IrelandNot long ago you wouldn’t have thought of England as a team who produce many magic moments. Their approach at the 2023 World Cup was certainly different but, as we saw in the autumn, England can produce something from nothing. My worry is that they can be too reliant on those moments. Marcus Smith is a magician, capable of some spellbinding stuff, but there are only so many rabbits he can pull out of a hat.Put simply, England have some room for improvement in terms of precision from their launch plays. To win in Dublin for the first time since 2019 they need to show better shape and patterns, which in turn give Marcus more opportunities to do his stuff. In the autumn most of what Marcus showcased wasn’t as a result of shape or patterns, it was instinct – darting down the blindside, leading counterattacks or picking off an intercept against New Zealand. Contin...

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7 hours ago UK police launch firearms amnesty after Turkish blank guns linked to London murders

A converted TVBF was used in the killing of Sebastiaan James-Kraan, 20, in Ealing last June

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6 hours ago Rashford may take up Aston Villa interest if Barcelona dream falls through

Rashford has rejected teams including TottenhamManchester United keen on Mathys Tel as replacementMarcus Rashford has his heart set on a loan move to Barcelona before Monday’s transfer deadline but could take up interest from Aston Villa if a deal with the Catalan club does not go through.Barcelona need to offload up to two players to bring in Rashford and Villa also want the Manchester United forward on loan after selling Jhon Durán to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. They, like Barcelona, can offer Champions League football after qualifying for the last 16. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Teenage Washington DC crash victim shared dream of skating for Team USA in heartbreaking interview

Everly and Alydia Livingston were well-known in the figure skating community before their death in the Washington D.C. plane crash on Wednesday

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9 hours ago MPs warned of a fresh crackdown on second jobs as a Commons watchdog launches a probe into politicians' earnings away from Westminster

The Standards Committee is looking into whether there should be a change in the rules relating to MPs' second jobs and other interests away from Parliament.

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8 hours ago London’s Mercato Metropolitano Launches Studio After Serving Up ‘Unknown Chefs’ Series Produced by Andrea Iervolino, David Tickle

London’s Mercato Metropolitano Launches Studio After Serving Up ‘Unknown Chefs’ Series Produced by Andrea Iervolino, David Tickle  Yahoo Entertainment

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9 hours ago Vaccine safety alert: Jab rolled out to millions 'could cause neurological illness', health chiefs warn

US health chiefs issued a warning about RSV jabs, which were only launched in Britain last year.In the UK, the condition is already noted as a potential complication in patient information.

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8 hours ago 10 things you didn't know about The Apprentice: Thomas Skinner on what happens when the cameras stop rolling

Thomas became an instant fan favourite when he appeared on series 15, having made it to week nine before being brought back to help winner Carina launch her business.

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10 hours ago Body of man found in Dundee city centre as police launch investigation

“Enquiries are at an early stage and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.”

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9 hours ago Stockport MP launches petition calling for 'urgent' funding for Stepping Hill

"Our incredible NHS staff and patients deserve better"

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11 hours ago Ukraine launches second major drone attack against Russian oil refineries in a week

Intelligence sources say one refinery had been hit by four Ukrainian drones, causing ‘significant damage”

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9 hours ago The Maga backlash against Trump’s crypto grab: ‘This is bad, and looks bad’

Trump’s meme coin has some conservatives complaining over ‘most blatant ponzi scheme in history’When Donald Trump announced – three days before assuming the presidency of the United States, and followed shortly by Melania Trump – that he was launching a self-named “meme coin” cryptocurrency, many in the crypto industry were quick to express frustration. Ethics experts were also alarmed.Among Trump’s base, however, a similar backlash – smaller, more muted, but similarly anguished – has been taking hold. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s golden age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city

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11 hours ago Is Fortnite down right now? Everything to know about downtime and v33.30 update

Epic Games launches Fortnite OG Season 2 today, with the return of Tilted Towers and other classic POIs

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12 hours ago Body pulled from Scots canal as cops cordon off chip shop in death probe

A body has been discovered in a Scots canal as cops launch a probe - cordoning off a famous chippy.

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11 hours ago Lewis Hamilton's 'pushing in background', abandoned race plans, Max Verstappen statement

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 'dream' may finally be about to come true amid news that previously abandoned plans could be resurrected, and he has the full support of rival Max Verstappen

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12 hours ago Warning to Brits keen to visit North Korea's 'Benidorm' as danger tourism could prove fatal

North Korea's beach holiday location Wonsan, built in a former missile launch site, is close to be ready for its first visitors from abroad, amid warnings to would-be tourists

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12 hours ago David Beckham supported by wife Victoria and kids at launch of steamy new campaign

David Beckham was supported by his wife Victoria and their children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper at the launch of his latest David Beckham x BOSS One campaign in London

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12 hours ago Javier Tebas warns football world not to overlook threat of A22 Super League

La Liga president: lack of awareness may aid ‘elitist’ idea‘What they’re looking for is to generate instability’The president of La Liga, Javier Tebas, has warned that football cannot afford to overlook the threat posed by A22, whose latest proposal for a European Super League was unveiled in December.Uefa is currently considering how to respond after A22 launched plans for a Unify League, which follows two previous failed concepts. One option is to authorise the plan and let clubs decide whether to jump ship from the Champions League and other existing continental tournaments. There is little evidence A22 could spark a meaningful breakaway despite holding talks with a number of clubs, but Tebas is concerned that a lack of understanding may help an “elitist” idea gain traction. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Victoria Beckham squeezes her feet into VERY painful looking clear heels as she supports husband David at his BOSS launch event

They say beauty is pain, but Victoria Beckham put aside any potential discomfort as supported husband David at his BOSS One launch at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

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15 hours ago Inside the US desert city that defined Hollywood’s Golden Age – where big adventure meets foodie dream

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city

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13 hours ago Nao on fame, motherhood and living with ME: ‘I’ve had to work a lot on what my idea of success is’

She went from being Jarvis Cocker‘s backing singer to a Grammy-nominated purveyor of ‘wonky funk’, before being set back by chronic fatigue syndrome. But on fourth album Jupiter, she’s learned to ‘ride the waves’Nao is trying to articulate how it feels to be on the verge of releasing a new album. When this thing that’s been yours and yours alone has to be launched into the world. “It feels really similar to being pregnant,” the 37-year-old mum of two decides. Her answer feels apt; we’re currently sitting in an east London cinema cafe hemmed in by buggies while a mum-and-baby screening of erotic thriller Babygirl plays next door. “It’s really exciting in the beginning, then it gets a bit tedious,” she continues. “And you’re stuck in the process because you need to finish it. Get it out.” Sometimes, she says, it can also be just as painful.Not that you’d know it from listening to this month’s fourth album, Jupiter, a typically featherlight concoction of pillow-soft...

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15 hours ago AD FEATURE: Thinking of upskilling or chasing a new career dream? Take the first step towards a rewarding future at Dumfries and Galloway College

With an exciting range of courses, flexible modes of study and various funding options available, the college offers something for everyone

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13 hours ago Young leaders to play part in bid to make golf 'Scotland's Game for Everyone'

New Young Leaders’ Programme launched by Scottish Golf

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16 hours ago Warning to Brits signed up to visit North Korean 'Benidorm' as expert insists tourists risk paying ultimate price for minor offences... just like tragic US student Otto Warmbier

The resort in Wonsan, at a former missile launch site, got its nickname after Kim Jong-un reportedly sent a fact-finding mission to Spain 's Costa Blanca in 2017.

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14 hours ago Shop Holly Willoughby's new Grenson boots collection as seen on her new show Celebrity Bear Hunt

Holly Willoughby has launched her very own collection of hiking boots with Grenson, and fans of the presenter and her iconic style are going wild for the new design

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19 hours ago ‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis

Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Viktor* was ready to die for his country. He volunteered to defend Kyiv as enemy tanks appeared and joined Ukraine’s armed forces. In the spring of 2023 he was fighting in the village of Tonenke, near the eastern city of Avdiivka. “When I arrived I was super-motivated. If necessary I would give my life,” he recalled.Gradually, however, he became disillusioned. The battle was furious. “The Russians would smash our positions to the ground,” he said. Senior Ukrainian commanders gave unrealistic orders. Then, while he was defending a ruined building, a panel fell on his shoulder. After receiving injections to reduce the pain, he was told to return to the front. “I realised I’m nobody. Just a number,” he said. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Strictly star Katya Jones 'sparks fears she could quit the BBC show' after Wynne Evans tour exit

The report comes after Evans departed the Strictly Live tour after he made an ‘inappropriate and unacceptable’ remark during the tour launch earlier this month

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23 hours ago David Beckham is supported by wife Victoria and their youngest children at his BOSS launch event... while Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, steals the spotlight in daring red lace lingerie

David Beckham was supported by his loving wife Victoria and their youngest children at his David Beckham x BOSS One launch at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

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14 hours ago Holly Willoughby launches hiking boot collection with Grenson ahead of Celebrity Bear Hunt

After selling out Grenson's Nanette boots, Holly Willoughby has launched a new collection with the brand and has worn the stylish boots on her new show, Celebrity Bear Hunt

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24 hours ago ‘Epidemic’ of violence against women and girls in UK is getting worse – report

National Audit Office says government attempts to tackle misogynistic violence are hampered by poor coordinationAn “epidemic of violence against women and girls” in the UK is getting worse despite years of government promises and strategies, a highly critical report from Whitehall’s spending watchdog has said.The National Audit Office report comes four years after a major government response to violence against women and girls (VAWG) was launched after the murders of Sabina Nessa and Sarah Everard.The Home Office did not have “centrally coordinated funding” for VAWG, unlike that for the 2021 illegal drugs strategy, and had underspent on its own VAWG budget by an average of 15% between 2021-22 and 2023-24.There was no consistent definition for VAWG – the Home Office includes all victims, while police forces only include women and girls – which “made it difficult to measure progress in a consistent way”.While 78% of the commitments in the strategy had been met by July 2024, several we...

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15 hours ago David Beckham supported by Victoria and youngest kids at launch of steamy BOSS campaign

David Beckham stepped out in London on Thursday night to launch his latest steamy BOSS campaign, with wife Victoria and kids Romeo, Cruz and Harper all in attendance

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16 hours ago McDonald's collaborates with a massive star to launch 'Famous Orders' menu in the UK for the first time

McDonald's has announced major menu changes for the UK and Ireland. Launching on February 12, 'the Famous Orders' range is sure to excite music fans as much as foodies.

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