1 hour ago ‘Focused’ Emma Raducanu swats aside Sayaka Ishii to open Miami campaign

Briton produces calm display in 6-2, 6-1 victoryRaducanu faces Emma Navarro in second roundEmma Raducanu began her time on the east coast of the US on a positive note as she produced a calm, consistent performance to reach the second round of the Miami Open for the first time with a 6-2, 6-1 win over the Japanese wildcard Sayaka Ishii. Her victory sets up a second-round match against Emma Navarro, the eighth seed.“I was just so focused on every point and trying to compete,” said Raducanu. “That was my main objective today, just trying my best every point and bringing some energy, bringing some competitiveness. I think that’s maybe been missing in the past couple of months. I’m really proud of that. It’s just nice to win in two sets and less than two and a half hours.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Moment Belgian Malinois rescue dog bites binman as he collected rubbish on New Year's Eve

This is the terrifying moment a binman is attacked by a rescue dog as he collects rubbish on New Year's Eve.

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2 h. ago Putin’s drone attacks make mockery of Trump peace deal for Ukraine

In ‘fantastic’ phone call with Zelensky, Trump confirms a partial ceasefire on energy is part of plan to bring ‘real end to the war’ – despite Putin breaking agreement to stop targeting energy grid in mass drone strike just hours after promising not to

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2 h. ago Israel launches ‘limited ground operation’ to retake Netzarim corridor in Gaza

UN calls for investigation after staff member among 20 people reportedly killed in renewed airstrikesIsraeli forces have launched a “limited ground operation” to retake the Netzarim corridor, a newly widened road protected by fortified bunkers that divides Gaza and is seen as essential to controlling the devastated Palestinian territory.The move is a significant escalation of Israel’s new offensive in Gaza and came less than 36 hours after a massive wave of airstrikes that killed more than 400, including 183 children and 94 women, the health ministry there said. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Minnesota lawmaker who introduced ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ bill charged with prostitution after minor sting

Eichorn was arrested Monday night, hours after introducing a controversial bill

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2 h. ago Coe feels ‘momentum’ but IOC presidential race remains on knife

Vote on next IOC president to take place on ThursdaySamaranch Jr, Coventry and Coe the leading contendersSebastian Coe feels he has momentum as the race to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee reaches its final hours. Most experts believe the seven-strong contest to be the next leader of global sport is on a knife-edge, with Coe one of the “big three” alongside the Spaniard Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, who is the favourite, and Kirsty Coventry, whowould be the first female president of the IOC.However, Lord Coe struck an upbeat message after meeting many of the 98 voters who will decide his fate before the vote on Thursday afternoon. “I feel there is momentum,” he said. “I have enjoyed the campaign and the discussions I have had. I have listened a lot and I’ve heard about what members are concerned about and what they would like to change. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago White House says intelligence sharing with Ukraine will continue after Trump call with Zelensky

Trump floated having the United States take ownership of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the hour-long call

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3 h. ago Russian girl, 15, goes missing as chilling video of her crying on grave is sent to dad

Darya Vasineeva, 15, was last seen by her parents on Tuesday afternoon, with her dad just hours later receiving a mysterious video of her daughter mentioning Russian mercenary group Wagner

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3 h. ago Homes crumble after roof collapses on sleeping residents in Notting Hill

Residents were forced to flee their Notting Hill homes after part of their roof collapsed in the early hours of Wednesday, March 19.

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3 h. ago Six chilling words young girl text serial killer before being strangled with clothing and buried under leaves

Khalil Wheeler-Weaver targeted vulnerable women, with his 'killing kit' and internet search history leading police to him, but not before he had gone on a terrifying, premeditated killing spree

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4 h. ago Man found guilty of murder after chasing and beating homeless man to death

A jury took just three hours and 45 minutes to find Joshua Carroll, 29, guilty over the brutal killing of Headley ‘Barry’ Thomas

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4 h. ago I travelled to Stockholm and back in 24 hours with just my passport. This is how my crazy day went

Travelling to a European city and back within 24 hours - without checking into a hotel - may sound completely bonkers, but this is what a new tribe of tourists is doing.

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4 h. ago Deadly flash floods hit south of Spain with entire towns submerged and cars swept off motorways as rescue operation gets underway

At least three people have died in southern Spain as Storm Laurence submerges entire towns with heavy rain and flash flooding. The country is bracing for the arrival of another storm tomorrow.

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4 h. ago 5 unhinged things Donald Trump has let slip in the last 24 hours as he speaks to Putin and Zelensky

Donald Trump let slip a few wild details from his "great" call with Putin - and back home he's fully at war with most of the US Judiciary - here's the most unhinged things he's said or done in the last 24 hours

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4 h. ago ‘A miracle’: man rescued after seven hours buried by avalanche in Norway

Search continues for missing woman after three tourists were caught by rushing snow in Lyngen municipalityA tourist buried by an avalanche in northern Norway has been pulled out alive in a “miracle” rescue after spending seven hours trapped beneath the snow, local media reported.The man, described as being in his 40s or 50s, was found conscious under about 1.5 metres (5ft) of snow shortly after midnight in the municipality of Lyngen. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump says call with Zelensky was ‘very good’ after hourlong conversation

The call is the two leaders’ first contact since a disastrous meeting at the White House last month

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5 h. ago Brush fire, smoky conditions shut down road leading in and out of Florida Keys

Traffic is now flowing in and out of the Florida Keys after a brush fire led officials to briefly close U.S. 1, snarling traffic for hours for those trying to enter or leave the island chain

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6 h. ago Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in yearsI have played many Assassin’s Creed games over the years, but I’ve rarely loved them. Ubisoft’s historical fiction is perennially almost-great. A lot of players would say it reached its peak in the late 2000s, with the trio of renaissance Italy games beginning with Assassin’s Creed 2, and their charismatic hero, Ezio Auditore. Since then, the series has become bloated, offering hundreds of hours of repetitive open-world exploration and assassination in ancient Greece, Egypt and even Viking Britain. Odyssey (the Greek one) was the last I played seriously; I found the setting exquisite, the gameplay somewhat irritating and the scale completely overwhelming.The Assassin’s Creed games are extraordinary works of historical fiction, fastidiously recreating lost periods of history and letting you walk around in them. They’re the closest thing to time travel. I play them for the virtual tourism, and find myself va...

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6 h. ago High street lender Santander to shut Wishaw site as part of 95 UK closures

The Spanish-owned bank will also cut hours across 36 branches, and switch 18 to be counter-free.

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6 h. ago How to spend 48 hours in Dublin: From the city's best pubs to show

Do as the Irish do: grab a pint at Toner’s, get the Bad Sisters experience in Howth and sing along to Irish folk at O’Donoghues. Maddy Mussen had your guide to spending a weekend in Ireland’s largest city

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