74 m. ago Brazilian clubs are upending the global order at the Club World Cup

Flamengo, Botafogo, Palmeiras and Fluminense are not as rich as European clubs but they have heart and heritage“The graveyard of football is full of ‘favourites’,” warned Botafogo manager Renato Paiva in what has proven to be this summer’s coldest line in sweltering United States heat. Gritty draws achieved by Palmeiras against Porto and Fluminense against Borussia Dortmund at the Club World Cup were enough to start a conversation. But the underdog heroics of Brazil’s other two clubs have shaken up how we see club football across the world.For the first time since Corinthians shocked Chelsea in Yokohama in 2012, when some Brazilian fans sold their homes and vehicles to make the trip, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions have beaten the Champions League winners. Igor Jesus, who has been strongly linked to Nottingham Forest, scored the only goal of the game as Botafogo beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, a special setting for Brazilians given it is where the...

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3 h. ago Putin vows to back Iran and condemns 'groundless, unprovoked aggression' following US strikes on nuclear facilities

Putin made the comments at the start of Kremlin talks and said Russia was ready to help the Iranian people.

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4 h. ago I worked with Noel Edmonds in New Zealand on the set of his new ITV documentary

Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure hit ITV on 20 June. The new programme follows former Deal or No Deal host, 76, and his wife Liz start their new chapter in the island country New Zealand.

Culture

4 h. ago First images of distant galaxies captured by ‘ultimate’ telescope

Stunning pictures from Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile released at start of 10-year survey of cosmosSpectacular views of distant galaxies, giant dust clouds and hurtling asteroids have been revealed in the first images captured by a groundbreaking telescope that is embarking on a 10-year survey of the cosmos.The stunning pictures from the $810m (£595m) Vera C Rubin observatory in Chile mark the start of what astronomers believe will be a gamechanging period of discovery as the telescope sets about compiling the best view yet of the universe in action. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘High energy costs have held back businesses’, says Miliband as government announces industrial strategy – UK politics live

Prime minister says 10-year industrial strategy marks ‘turning point for economy’ as energy secretary says government will cut electricity costs for businessesBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’r...

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5 h. ago Calls to ‘abandon’ new DWP benefit reforms and create a National Disability Strategy nears milestone

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for DWP reforms due to start next year to be scrapped.

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Claudia Winkleman shows completely different look after undergoing surgery

The Strictly Come Dancing presenter revealed it will be 'weeks' before she'll be seen how fans recognise her

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5 h. ago Jude Bellingham makes surgery decision with impact for Real Madrid and England

Los Blancos star will miss the start of next season having opted for an operation after the Club World Cup

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6 h. ago People on New State Pension on track for monthly payments of £971 from next April

The annual uprating will be announced at the Autumn Budget but pensioners can start calculating the Triple Lock uplift now.

Economics

6 h. ago IMF chief warns of broader risks from US strikes on Iran, after oil hits five

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsPrice of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping routeThe UK stock market has dropped at the start of trading, as traders weigh up the situation in the Middle East.Airline shares are down, with easyJet (-2.1%) and British Airways parent company IAG (-2.2%) leading the fallers on the FTSE 100 share index. Higher oil prices push up their costs, and the crisis could also force airlines to cancel flights to the region. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago A new start after 60: I had PTSD after surgery. Ceramics gave me the resilience to face the world again

Linda Pitcher was so self-conscious after cancer surgery that removed part of her nose, she wouldn’t even answer the front door. Now, at 61, she’s a successful artist showing her work in publicFor many months after skin cancer surgery, Linda Pitcher couldn’t leave the house. She avoided answering the front door, and if she had to go into her local village, she wore a hat and pulled it low. Now, at 61, she is taking part in her first major ceramics exhibition, at London’s New Designers next month, where she will look visitors in the eye. “It’s nerve-racking. But I’m going,” she says.Pitcher has not only had to overcome cancer, but also post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) triggered by the surgery, which entailed removing a large part of her nose. When the bandages were unwound after her first skin graft, the nurse held up a full-length mirror. “I fainted. I was sitting down, but I fell to the right. Half my nose had gone. Then you’ve got to walk out to your life and see people. No, ...

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10 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Real Madrid star targeted as Ramsus Hojlund twist emerges

Manchester United made a fast start to the summer transfer window by signing Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, but the Red Devils have found it more difficult in pursuing their next targets

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10 h. ago 'A pity' Pep Guardiola gives Claudio Echeverri update after Man City goal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Claudio Echeverri after the Argentine's first start for the club

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10 h. ago NBA finals 2025 Game 7: Thunder beat Pacers to claim title – live updates

Thunder best Pacers in winner-take-all deciderTyrese Haliburton goes down with apparent achilles injurySend David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comPacers 5-2 Thunder, 10:15 1st quarterGame 7 of the NBA Finals is underway! A 14 foot jumper by Nembhard and a block of Williams by Nesmith gets the pensive OKC crowd just a bit stiffer. Great start by Indy! Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Sting issues update at start of Liverpool gig after drummer suffers 'cardiac arrest'

The musician said his thoughts are with the performer ahead of his headline show on the Pier Head

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19 h. ago Tommy Fleetwood makes disappointing start at Travelers Championship

The Englishman, who had held a three-shot lead, saw his advantage eaten away by successive bogeys

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20 h. ago Final year Swansea University student denied master's resit despite undergoing major surgery

Scott Lawrence had to have an operation for facial paralysis and suffered the loss of his grandfather

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21 h. ago Lyall Cameron to miss start of Rangers pre season as transfer recruit suffers early Ibrox injury blow

The midfielder has only just made his move to the Glasgow giants from Dundee

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21 h. ago Teenage boy needed surgery after stepping on broken glass left at popular beach

Nico Divetta, 15, underwent surgery to remove broken glass from a laceration to his left foot after stepping in the sea at Aberavon beach.

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22 h. ago Flaming June is OVER! British families make the most of the sun as Saturday's 33.2C high plummets toward RAIN and 'fresh and breezy' temperatures this week

The nation has had to hold on to its hats today as 'fresher' and 'breezy' conditions swept in after the hottest day of the year so far came yesterday (pictured).

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